AUTUMN SHELTON

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CERTIFICATION

Michigan Secondary Standard Teacher Certificate May 2020

● Endorsements: English Language Arts (6-12)

EDUCATION

M.Ed. in Literacy | Clemson University | Clemson, SC December 2024

● Concentration in ESOL
B.A. English | Michigan State University (MSU) | East Lansing, MI May 2020
● Concentration in Education
● Minor: Spanish
Study Abroad | University of Virginia in Valencia | Valencia, Spain January-April 2019
EXPERIENCE

ELA Teacher | Ashley Park PreK-8 | Charlotte, NC August 2021-Present

● Create a safe and productive community through establishing rules, routines, and a culture of positivity
● Track data (standards proficiency, behavior, etc.) of 40+ students by using a variety of toosl, including
Google Sheets, to monitor progress of students in a variety of areas
● Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to encourage communal support in students’ education
● Plan differentiated lessons for students on various levels and with diverse challenges by utilizing Universal
Design for Learning and research-based strategies
● Manage student behavior by implementing rules, teaching self-regulation, peer mediating, and collaborating
with support staff
● Led a PD regarding virtual online resources to broaden first-year teachers educational toolbox
● Produced and directed the school’s first musical to provide students’ access to the performance arts
Teaching Internship | Goode STEM Academy | Chicago, IL September 2020- April 2021
● Served a diverse population of 10-12th graders by designing culturally relevant lessons to promote equity
● Aligned lesson plans and units with Common Core Standards, as well student interest, by utilizing
backwards planning to promote student engagement and growth
● Assessed work of 75+ students by utilizing a standard-based rubric to make adjustments in instruction and
give feedback
● Fostered relationships with students to create a welcoming and collaborative environment
● Curated social-emotional lessons in areas such as empathy, respect, self-awareness, collaboration, social
engagement, international mindedness etc. to create well-rounded students
Career Peer Team Lead | MSU Career Services | East Lansing, MI August 2019- May 2020
Career Peer Advisor January 2017-May 2020
● Oversaw a team of 10 through task delegation and serving as a liaison to develop team efficiency
● Facilitated 5-10 appointments a week to assist in advising students on career-oriented areas
● Designed and delivered presentations on career topics (ex. resumes, cover letters, interviews) for MSU
organizations, creating a better-informed student body
● Aided in organizing events for over 300 students by creating data collecting tools, flyers, and follow-up
materials

SKILLS

● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Canva, Google Suites

● Language: Spanish (ACTFL Certified Speaking Level: Intermediate-High)