Shelby Foster

13685 West 84th Ave Arvada, CO 80005

Phone: (845) 649-0271 E- Portfolio: http://fostershelbyeportfolio.weebly.com E-Mail: fostershelby1109@gmail.com

Licensure / Credentials
Colorado Initial Teaching License Summer 2016- Summer 2019
Endorsement: Science 7-12

Endorsement: Science 7-12 & Elementary Education Summer 2019

AVID Certified Tutor

Education
University of Colorado, Denver, CO Spring 2019
Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with a Learning Concentration GPA: 4.0

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Spring 2016

Bachelor of Science in Natural Science with a Chemistry Education Concentration

Minisink Valley High School, Slate Hill, NY June 2011

Advanced Regents Diploma

Teaching Experience
Campus Monitor, Turner Middle School Berthoud, CO January 2018- Present

 monitor hallways during passing periods

 monitor lunch and recess times

 perform security checks throughout the day

 perform crosswalk duty before and after school

6th Grade Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Coach, Turner Middle School Berthoud, CO October 2018- February 2019

 developed the skills of the basketball players

 created plays for the basketball teams

Substitute Teaching, Thompson School District, Loveland, CO September 2016- December 2017

 followed lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.

 conducted lessons that the classroom teacher has left so the students can learn and understand in the classroom
teacher's absence.

Student Teaching Experience, Turner Middle School, Berthoud, CO January- April 2016

 8th grade science.

 developed a unit that taught students how to bond atoms and balance chemical equations.

 developed a common assignment unit with other colleagues in Thompson School District.
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 assisted students in designing and building sets for the drama production.

 assisted students with getting forms ready for science fair.

 attended monthly meetings with a variety of staff.

Field Experience, Poudre High School, Fort Collins, CO August- December 2015

 10th grade Middle Years Program chemistry.

 developed a lesson that taught students the basics of atomic theory.

 assisted the students in the classroom with their independent work regularly.

 introduced students to a variety of different activities including labs and independent work.

Field Experience, Webber Middle School, Fort Collins, CO August- December 2014

 6th and 7th grade science.

 developed a lesson that was presented to sixth graders.

 assisted the students in the classroom with their independent work regularly.

 coached students through various lab experiments.

 observed many different teaching methods and classroom management strategies.

Field Experience, Preston Middle School, Fort Collins, CO January-May 2014

 7th and 8th grade.

 conducted mini lessons each week on a variety of different literacy strategies.

Field Experience, Boys and Girls Club, Fort Collins, CO October 2013- January 2014

 Volunteered as a student tutor and provided assistance and completion with homework

 organized and supervised sporting events for the students.

Professional Development Opportunities

Violence Prevention Workshop Fall 2012

Child Abuse Prevention Workshop Fall 2012

Substance Abuse Workshop Spring 2013

HIV/AIDS Prevention Workshop Spring 2013

Awards

Most Outstanding Graduate Student Fall 2018

 Nominated as the most outstanding graduate student

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Noyce Scholar 2014- 2016

 Promotes the need for science, technology, engineering and mathematics educators especially in high needs school
districts.

Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society Inducted Spring 2014

 Given to students with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.

 Recognition of academic achievement and promotes community service.

Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society Inducted Spring 2013

 Given to students with a minimum of a 3.3 cumulative GPA.

 Educates members of career development and encourages academic excellence.

Deans List 2011, 2012, and 2015

 Given to students with a minimum of 3.5 GPA for that semester.

References Upon Request