SHIRLEY ROGERS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, English – Literature Emphasis Graduated March 2012

Secondary Education Residency Teaching Certificate Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
▪ GPA: 3.65
▪ Cum Laude

Master’s in Educational Technology Leadership Expected Graduation July 2018

Graduate School of Education and Human Development Washington, DC
The George Washington University
▪ GPA: 4.0

QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Skills. Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe InDesign, Bridge, Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
Blackboard Learning Management System, Skyward Learning Management System, Google Docs. 90 wpm.

Skilled written and oral communicator; ability to establish and maintain rapport with members of diverse groups.

Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish projects
within timelines.

Self-motivated and effective working independently and as part of a team; strong leadership skills.

Creative, resourceful and flexible, ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Problem-solving skills; ability to identify problems and implement corrective processes.

Blend of experience in coordinating programs, curriculum development, teaching, writing, editing, event organization, and
office work.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alternative Learning Experience Coordinator August 2016 – Present

English Language Arts Teacher Edmonds, WA
Edmonds eLearning Academy

● Created and implemented the position of A.L.E. Coordinator to ensure compliance with Washington State
Alternative Learning laws.
● Created systems and processes for school to track ALE responsibilities.
● Taught multiple levels of English courses across grade and ability levels.
● Building Representative for Edmonds Education Association.
● Technology trainer for new teachers.
English Language Arts Teacher August 2013 – August 2015
Windward High School Bellingham, WA

● Taught multiple levels of English courses across grade and ability levels.
● Taught Physical Education, Health, and Natural Hazards.
● Program coordinator for Learning Assistance Program (LAP).
● Program coordinator for online Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program (2013/2014).
● Co-coordinated and wrote Senior Projects handbook and managed Senior Projects.
● Worked with faculty team to redesign and implement new school policies and procedures.
● Worked daily with teachers and staff in a small schools environment requiring consistent schedule planning,
innovation, and coordination.

Starbucks Coffee Company October 2012 – August 2013

Barista Lynnwood, WA

▪ Provided customer service on a daily basis in fast-paced environment.

▪ Identified, resolved, and communicated customer concerns.
▪ Set-up, maintained, and organized retail sales area.
▪ Tracked and identified inventory needs.
▪ Collaborated with team members to meet customer needs.
▪ Trained small group of partners on new face-to-face camera technology services.

Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Coordinator April 2012 – June 2012

Windward High School Bellingham, WA
Small, Alternative School

▪ Collected and established data for 2012/2013 LAP eligible students for school reporting based on State testing data
through use of Skyward (School Administrative Software).
▪ Designed and implemented the 2012 LAP program at Windward High School.
▪ Collaborated with WHS teachers and staff to create effective Learning Assistance Program schedule.
▪ Communicated with parents regarding LAP eligible students, including creating and issuing individualized LAP plans.
▪ Tutored one-on-one and small groups of students in Math and Reading test preparation for State assessments.
▪ Co-taught and organized a Freshmen – Senior Construction Math class.
▪ Proctored, collected, and analyzed student Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) tests and data.

Student Teaching Internship August 2011 – February 2012

Windward High School Bellingham, WA
Small, Alternative School

● Worked with Windward staff and faculty to rebuild the new Windward High School community and
curriculum programs.
● Collaborated with staff and faculty to implement new school procedural plans for rebuild of WHS.
● Acted as lead faculty member for half-day guest speaker event.
● Designed and implemented units of study in English classrooms.
Program Support Staff June 2010 – August 2011
Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University

● Daily use of Adobe products including InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.

● Edited website content on a daily basis for the CIIA website.
● Re-formatted archived professor showcase videos and curriculum content.
● Formatted and entered content for faculty Blackboard online courses.
● Created user-friendly Creative Commons and Public Domain informational booklet for students and staff at
WWU.
● Created event posters for WWU and faculty.
● Captioned CIIA Professor Showcase videos using CaptionTube.
● Teamed up with CIIA Instructional & Multimedia Designer to create user-friendly websites.
● Collaborated with and promoted Western Washington University staff and faculty regarding individual
faculty projects.