Lynette S. Shelby

118 Cypress Lane Granite Falls, NC 28630 (828) 396-1175

OBJECTIVE: A career as a reading specialist.

EDUCATION: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Masters of Arts in Reading Education. Graduated in May 2006.

Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with certifications in Communications, Reading, and Social Studies in addition to a History and Reading minor. Graduated in May 1997.

HONORS: Outstanding Student Teacher Award in Middle School from Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1997

Maintained a 4.0 GPA during graduate school

ACTIVITIES: EBMS Seventh grade team leader EBMS Faculty Advisory member EBMS Accelerated Reader committee member EBMS Remediation committee member EBMS School Improvement committee member Mentor N. C. Association of Educators representative WORK East Burke Middle School, Icard, NC EXPERIENCE: Seventh Grade Teacher, Aug. 1997-present. Teach English/Language Arts and Social Studies. Have assisted in developing a new writing program based on workshops attended. Integrated information learned in Master’s program into lessons.

Grandview Middle School, Hickory,NC

Student Teacher, Nov. 1996 – May 1997. Developed reading and writing strategies for use in the content areas. Assisted with coordinating World’s Fair Day – a school-wide seventh grade project.

Alexander County Public Schools

Teacher in the Summer Reading Program, June-July 1996. Tutored third graders in reading skills. Developed weekly center activities and lesson plans for the five week program.

CAPABILITIES: I am a dedicated individual who has accepted and participated in numerous school responsibilities. I care about students’ reading capabilities and have a strong desire to assist children in achieving their potential. Additionally, I am constantly seeking opportunities to better myself as a professional.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.