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#300 – Secondary Education English, Grades 6-12#952 – Alternative Education–Early Adolescence to Adolescence

Certificate – 30 hours completed – Teaching Online Courses for K-12 Students

University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBS in Secondary Education—English, grades 6-12—May 2000

MS in Curriculum & Instruction (secondary focus, administration)—May 2006Viterbo University

Certificate - Professional Development for Teaching Online Course – July 2012

July 2009 to the Present Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee, WI English Teacher—James Madison Academic Campus—2011 to the

presentD.I.A.L./Vel Phillips Academy – 2009 to 2011

Courses taught: English 9 Repeaters onsite and via E2020, Poetry, Creative Writing, and English 10; AP English Literature, Grammar/Usage, American Literature grades 9-12; DIAL Extra-Curricular Advisor: Book Club, One-Up Club (resume & job skills), Jedi Academy, Poetry Club,

Shannen L. Webb1620 North 23rd StreetMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53205Phone: (414) 530-6530 Email: slwebb4344@gmail.com

RESUME

As an English & Alternative Education Teacher with 14 years of experience working with students in grades K-12, I endeavor to successfully secure a position with guaranteed continuation of the utilization and mastery of the skills acquired in the following areas: Secondary Education English, literary/business writing and editing, project coordination, life skills training/mentoring of “at-

Licenses & Certifications

Education/Degrees

Teaching-Related Experience

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webpage design, and continued collaboration with Learning Team, PBIS, Senior Coordinators, Achieve 3000 and CLC

July 2010 to the Present University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Instructor: College for Kids/Teens—teacher in a summer education program for grades K-12 that offers creative hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, fine arts and humanities, currently teaching elementary Science, Social Studies, and Liberal Arts/Humanities courses to grades K-8. November 2010 to June 2011 PMG Educational Services

Milwaukee, WITutor: one-on-one and group student tutoring; administered pre & post-tests in Math and Reading; also served as a mentor with many students at-risk of failing multiple courses.

November 2009 to June 2011 Boys & Girls Club Milwaukee, WI CLC Activity Advisor: Small group 8th grade tutoring; one-on-one student tutoring grades 9-12

July 2008 to June 2009 Worked diligently to return to education in the position of teacher, while volunteering my services as a tutor for various individuals

July 2007 to July 2008 Milwaukee College Preparatory Milwaukee, WI

Elementary Dean of Students: Focus on proactive discipline for K4 -4th, assistant to the Principal and Elementary [Curriculum] Director; point person for all school culture issues and proactive discipline: Activity Advisor: Anger Management for Kids, Journalism, Creative Writing, Girl Scouts

August 2006 to June 2007 TeenPreneur #2 Milwaukee, WI Principal: Head administrator in charge of all aspects and daily operations of the school which served grades K4 – 8th (later renamed, KidPreneur)

September 2001 to June 2006 Wisconsin Career Academy Milwaukee WI Teacher/Administrator: Language Arts/Reading Teacher, Administrator, Advisor, Department Head, Program Coordinator; Advisor—Forensics 2001-02, Student Council 2001-04, Language Arts League 2004; Dean of Students—High School, 2004/05, grant writer, program coordinator, and other duties as assigned by administration

Sept. 2000 to June 2001 Brown Deer High School Brown Deer, WI

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English Teacher: English 9, American Authors, and English 12; Coaching/Advisor: Debate & Forensics teams; Co-advisor/Mentor—The Diversity Club, Talent Show Coordinator, & Adopt-A-Student Program; Chaperone: The Diversity Club trip to Jamaica, June 2001

Self-published writer/novelist (fiction) and editor (nonfiction) Public/Motivational Speaker – Wisconsin correctional facility book club

visits 2008-09 Author tour/reading, Great Midwest Book Fest, 2009 Teacher Leader—People to People Student Ambassadors, Cultures of

Australia—July 2006 Volunteer—the America’s Black Holocaust Museum, organized Excel

files, 2006 Trailblazer – completed TeenPreneur #2 Accreditation Application for

Marquette University securing the school’s place in the accreditation program, August 2006

Assisted/secured $80,000 Charter School Dissemination Grant for Wisconsin Career Academy, 2005

Most Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 2002—Wisconsin Career Academy

Recording Secretary - Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999-2000 Phi Lambda Theta International Honor Society & Business Association $2500 grant for Rufus King ’s Anti-Drug Program in 2000 Warehouse Office Coordinator, Shipping Clerk, Cashier, and Tutor

throughout college (1992-1999)

Steven HowellAssistant PrincipalJames Madison Academic Campus - MPS(414) 393-6350

Ms. Arleta BrowningAssistant Principal D.I.A.L. & Vel Phillips/MPS (414)444-3138

Professional References

Honors, Awards, & Beyond the Classroom Experiences

Ms. Cindy Ruffert Director, College for KidsUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing EducationTel: (414) 227-3150Fax: (414) 227-3168

Dr. Felicia SaffoldUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing EducationTel: (414) 940-8780

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Additional references may be provided upon request. Thank you.

Diane RanerEnglish Teacher MPSJames Madison Academic Campus - MPS(414) 759-6704

Ms. Sun KimSpecial Education/former Co-Teacher James Madison Academic Campus - MPS

Ms. Cindy Ruffert Director, College for KidsUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing EducationTel: (414) 227-3150Fax: (414) 227-3168