Shelby Longworth

shelbylongworth.weebly.com
(734)536-8780

34648 Grandon

shelbylongworth1@gmail.com

Livonia, MI 48150

Certification
Elementary (K-5), Self-Contained (K-8)

Endorsement: Teacher of Students with Cognitive Impairments (K-12)

Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Graduated 2015 with Summa Cum Laude Honors
Deans List

Honors College Member

Livonia Churchill High School
Graduated 2010 with Magna Cum Laude Honors
Churchill Preschool Program
Exploring Careers in Special Education Internship

Webster Elementary School Moderate Cognitively Impaired Program

Educational Experience
Riley Upper Elementary School Self-Contained 5th & 6th Grade (Winter 2015)
How to Make and Keep Friends Social Skills Unit
Implemented Wayne County RESA Essential Elements curriculum
Participated in several IEP, transition, and behavior plan meetings
Collaborated, coordinated and lead IEP team meeting
Reading Month Committee
Coordinated field trip to Michigan Science Center and Planetarium

Girls on the Run Assistant Coach

Cass Elementary School 4th Grade General Education Classroom (Fall 2014)
Science and Literacy Technology-Based Unit
Introduced alphaboxes note-taking technique
Story Jumper software was used to integrate science and writing
Implemented Everyday Math, MAISA, and Battle Creek Science curriculum
Utilized Reading A-Z in guided reading and other subject areas
Attended Jan Richardson professional development guided reading seminar

Educational Experience continued

Pre-Student Teaching Experiences (200+ hours)
Western Wayne Skills Center Transition Program (Winter 2014)
Hillside Middle School Resource Room (Winter 2014)

Rosedale Elementary School 2nd Grade (Winter 2012-2013)

Work Experience
Canton Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation (June-August 2015)
Leisure Club Program Leader
Responsible for planning and implementing activities and field trips that
promote social and community involvement for adults with disabilities

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Received Crisis Prevention Certification

PESG Substitute Teacher (Seasonal December 2014-June 2015)
Substitute taught in a variety of general and special education classrooms
The Learning Tree Child Care (April 2013-August 2014)
Assistant teacher in infant and toddler classrooms

Nanny/Caregiver
Tuck Family (September 2010-June 2014)
Tubbs Family (2009-2012)

Community Involvement
Miracle League of Michigan (2014-Present)
Newburg United Methodist Church
Sunday School Volunteer (2008-Present)
Vacation Bible School Group Leader (2006-2012)
Appalachia Service Project (2007-2010)
Make a Wish Foundation - Wish a Mile Fundraising Event Volunteer (2013)
Kid Konnection Pen Pals at Eastern Michigan (2012-2014)

Best Buddies International at Eastern Michigan (2010-2012)

Scholarships
Sigma Kappa Gamma Education Professional Sorority (2012-Present)
Martha Horton Ramsey (2014-2015)
Marylyn E. Lake (2013-2014)
Eastern Michigan University Regents Scholarship (2010-2014)
Newburg United Methodist Church (2010-2014)

References

Amy Dimmer
Cooperating Teacher at Riley Upper Elementary
(734)812-4747
adimmer4@livoniapublicschools.org

Katherine Barnes
Cooperating Teacher at Cass Elementary
(248)921-0035
kbarnes@livoniapublicschools.org

Cindy Scott
Principal at Riley Upper Elementary
(734)744-2680
cscott@livoniapublicschools.org

Bridget Regan
Principal at Cass Elementary
(734)748-3830
bregan@livoniapublicschools.org

Julie Tuck
Former Employer/Teacher
(248)568-1602
jtuck@livoniapublicschools.org

Heather Hicks
Canton Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
(734)548-0900
hicksheatherm@gmail.com