Education Director Elementary Teacher

Keith Shearer

Sheboygan, WI *****

920-***-**** – *****.*.*******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Skills

A proven successful, life-long educator with extensive experience in leadership and education. Recognized for developing and implementing innovative instructional programs that made a positive difference in student achievement and character development.

Managing change * Community engagement * Emotional Intelligence * Communication * Organization * Sense of humor

Experience

Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI

2021 – present

Adjunct Instructor

Recruit students and implement classes for Welding, Math, Measurement, Print Reading, and Introduction to Welding. Conduct classes for Employability Skills, Career Goals, and Personal Development for the incarcerated at Sheboygan County Correctional Center, Sheboygan, WI.

Sheboygan, WI

2015 – present

Volunteer and Member - numerous non-profit organizations

Tutor - Sheboygan County Literacy Council

Citizenship Classes - LTC Partnership

Instructional Aide and Substitute - SASD

Response Peace Corps

2015 – 4 months

Consultant

Charged with assessing the current K-12 public education program. Recommendations were made to Federated States of Micronesia Department of Education to achieve accreditation and meet U.S.A. standards for school improvement.

CASMAN Alternative Academy, Manistee, MI

2013 – 2015

Director of Alternative High school and Middle School

Recognized for outstanding innovative program by Michigan Department of Education that tripled the success of student achievements by developing and implementing a restructuring of the school’s curriculum. Responsibilities also included all aspects of managing and providing leadership for an alternative public school.

Kalava Norman Dickson School District, Brethren, MI

1995 – 2012

Elementary Administrator - Wellston and Kalava Schools

Programs Coordinator

Title I and Special Education Director

Curriculum Coordinator - Middle School 6-8

Director of Accreditation

Nationally recognized for the implantation of Integrated Thematic Instruction and continuous learning model. Also managed construction projects and bond proposals, as well as grant writing.

Litchfield Community Schools, Litchfield, MI

1991 – 1995

Principal K-9

Title I and Special Education Director

Earned K-12 accreditation from North Central Accreditation. Created community school partnerships resulting in increased public engagement and support.

Bridport Central School District, Bridport, VT

1987 – 1991

Principal/Superintendent

Personnel Management and Special Programs Director

Responsibilities included building projects, facilities management, school improvement, professional development, budget and transportation needs, and innovative curriculum design. Implemented professional partnership between school district and University of Vermont.

Breckenridge Community Schools, Breckenridge, MI

1974 – 1987

Elementary Teacher

Principal - East Elementary

Title I and Special Education Director

Education

BA Education and Social Sciences - 1974

Alma College, Alma, MI

MA Education Leadership – 1987

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Continuing Education and 32 post MA hours - 1987 – 2015

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Lewis and Clark University, Portland, OR

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

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