Holly Shellenberger
Havre
Summary
Dynamic High School English Teacher with a proven track record at Shelby Public Schools and Havre High School, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Adept at fostering student engagement and mentoring new educators, I have successfully implemented advanced placement programs and led vertical curriculum design, enhancing writing assessment standards across grades 7-12.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Havre Public Schools
Havre
08.2012 - Current
- Have maintained positive working relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration for thirteen years
- Guided students as Class Advisor in planning milestone events such as prom and graduation.
- Mentored new teachers in New Teacher Mentor Program at Havre High School.
- Contributed to MBI team at HHS after attending two training sessions in Bozeman.
- Attended Advanced Literature and Composition training
- Seved on textbook adoption committees
- Served on interview committee for hiring administration
- Initiated the HHS "Red Dress Event" in May of 2024 to bring awareness to MMIW
High School English Teacher
Shelby Public Schools
Shelby
08.1998 - 06.2012
- English Department Head for grades 7-12
- Co-Designed English curriculum for SHS Alternative School
- Attended Advanced Placement Language and Composition training
- Attended Advanced Placement Literature and Composition training
- Implemented a 6-12 writing assessment and trained all staff to score student essays
- Implemented and continued a grades 6-12 vertical research writing curriculum design
- Worked as a class advisor, leading fund-raisers and planning dances, including prom
- Maintained clear and open communication with students, parents, and staff throughout my fifteen years in the Shelby district
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Shelby Public Schools
Shelby
08.1997 - 06.2012
Education
MEd - Teaching and Learning
Capella University
05.2023
BA - English with an Emphasis in Secondary Education
University of Montana
Missoula, MT01.1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Assessment and evaluation
- Advanced placement training
- Student engagement
- Creative lesson planning
- Mentoring new teachers
- Educational technology support
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Instructional design
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Writing coursework and assessments
- Smart classroom integration
- Subject matter expertise
- Lecturing and leading discussions
- Cross-curricular instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Online instruction and exam proctoring
- Teaching strategies and individualized support
Certification
State of Montana Class 1 Professional Teaching Secondary English, 61140
References
References included in application packet.
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- Teacher of the Year in Shelby
- Reading
- Baking
- Pets
- Camping
Key Contributions
I have worked as an English instructor for the North Central Montana Upward Bound Summer Component teaching economically disadvantaged students for five weeks every summer since 2017.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Havre Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
High School English Teacher
Shelby Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2012
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Shelby Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.2012
MEd - Teaching and Learning
Capella University
BA - English with an Emphasis in Secondary Education
University of Montana
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