<p> Shannon M. Solis</p><p>Education Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Texas Southern University – In progress Post Graduate Coursework, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga Post Graduate Coursework, Texas Tech University Post Graduate Coursework, University of Nationalities in Beijing Post Graduate Research, Harvard University M.S. Higher Education Administration, Texas A&M University – Commerce B.A. Mathematics, Texas A&M University – Commerce</p><p>Publications Classroom Management Best Listening Practices for ESL/EL Civic students Literacy Links Newsletter, Texas A&M University, May 2005</p><p>Professional experience San Jacinto College – Central Campus - Pasadena, Texas – August 2009 – present Math Professor, Distinguished Faculty- Level 2  Presently teaching intermediate and pre-algebra, college algebra, finite, and online  Received a Student Success Initiative Grant for College Math Students for 2010, 2012, 2013  Committee Chair, Developmental Faculty and Technical Programs Partnership  Work with the New Faculty Orientation group  TIDE Scholarship recipient honored Feb 24, 2011 in Washington DC.</p><p>Chattanooga State Community College – Chattanooga, Tennessee – August 2011 – June 2012  Adjunct Math Professor (1 year assignment) &Taught Ccllege Algebra, Pre-Calculus  Committee member of the research team</p><p>Cypress-Fairbanks ISD – Cy-Woods High School- Cypress, Texas August 2006 – July 2009 Mathematics Teacher  Teach Algebra II, Algebra I, Math Model Applications, TAKS prep and SAT prep  Goal was to have 90% students pass the State of Texas Graduation exam (100% passed in my classes and 94% passed in the school of 3435 students)  Raised $800.00 for math student instructional tools  Special education student goal is to have 50% pass the state exam by April 2009</p><p>North Harris College – Parkway Center - Houston, Texas December 2001 – August 2006 Instructional Coordinator, Adult Education & Director of Business Operations & Student Services  Designed and facilitated training for 12 instructors and 2 instructional aides  Presented strategies for enrollment increases, student retention, and student activities to enhance curriculum demands as stated by the grant and the State of Texas  Goal is to have 50% students pass the GED exam (we had 80% pass the high school equivalency )  Offered new classes at 12 new sites ( up 15% in May 2006)  Raised $2500 for student programs to increase student participation and attendance</p><p>Houston Can! Academy Houston, Texas October 1998 – November 2001 Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction (alternative high school)  Implemented graduation check off lists to confirm TEKS/TAKS objectives completed for High schools students  Increased student graduation numbers by 45%  Students entered Houston Can! From local high schools due to truancy, & discipline  Increased teacher retention from 70% to 85% year to year  Increased teachers to pursue master’s and additional certifications by 10% </p>