WHITNEY SHUMATE

281.726.0108 whitneyshumate@gmail.com shumateportfolio.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: To attain a position in educational leadership in which I can empower faculty and students
EDUCATION
M.Ed., Educational Leadership and Administration
Concordia University Texas
B.A., English and Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin

December 2015
GPA 4.0
May 2010
GPA 3.5

Certification status: English Language Arts and Reading 48 HQ by content exam

English Language Arts and Reading 8-12 HQ by semester hours & exam
Special Education EC-12 HQ by content exam
Speech 7-12 HQ by content exam
Pre-AP English Certified
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Austin ISD: James Bowie High School
Austin, Texas
Teacher: Pre-AP and Academic English II, Debate I, YA Lit
Aug 2011 present
UIL Ready Writing Coach, Assistant Forensics Director, Debate Coach
2015-16 School Year
Created and implemented needs assessments to inform next steps of Literacy Action Plan
Facilitated Professional Learning Community to implement social-emotional learning curriculum
into the content
Designed and led staff development session for integrating 21st Century Competencies into
content through providing lesson design templates and student-centered technology resources
Researched campus trends in AP performance data and led ELA Department Vertical Team to
collaborate and analyze results to inform next steps
Mentored two teachers who were new to the profession and new to the campus by providing
curricular resources, emotional support, and feedback on their instruction
2014-15 School Year
Designed and led staff development session regarding the principles of Project-based Learning
Mentored second-year teacher by collaborating on lesson design, offering emotional support,
and aiding her preparation for PDAS
Selected by administration to house and mentor student teacher from St. Edwards University
2013-14 School Year
Led multiple staff development sessions for various departments about strategies for Writing
Across the Curriculum
Selected by the administration as a member of the G/T Selection Committee to advocate for the
needs of the Pre-AP program
Coached UIL Ready Writing and led student to advance to Region competition
For the second year, Young Adult Literature drew over 100 students
Evaluated the Campus Improvement Plan for the English department goals
2012-13 School Year
Created Young Adult Literature course that drew over 100 students to enroll
Led first Bowie student to compete in Congressional Debate at State
Planned and managed UIL and Bowie Debate Tournament alongside Forensics Director
Doubled Debate I program from previous year (first time in Bowie history)
2011-12 School Year
Selected by administration to win Teacher of Promise Award for demonstrating outstanding
potential as an educator, including the PDAS evaluation
Submitted proposal to create and teach new ELA elective that was accepted by administration
into the curriculum
Supervised Debate students at over 15 tournaments

Austin ISD
Austin, Texas
Curriculum Writer
Summers 2014-15
Designed exemplar lessons for 10th and 12th grade English Language Arts
Advocated for Interdisciplinary Connections and Literacy/Biliteracy in the content
Integrated strategies for social and emotional learning, college and career readiness, and 21st
century competencies into the curriculum
Provided constructive feedback for new curriculum writers and their exemplar lessons
RELEVANT GRADUATE COURSEWORK
MED 5305 Educational Research: Conducted mixed methods research regarding the relationship
between Advanced Placement coursework and college readiness, ultimately concluding that
students who earn AP credit are far more likely to leave college with a four-year degree
EDAD 5351 Principal as Diversity Leader: Created a Cultural Proficiency Action Plan that
involves conducting a needs assessment, engaging in a book study, and capitalizing on the
campuss No Place for Hate distinction from the Anti-Defamation League
MED 5308 Ethics and Leadership in Education: Created a professional development session
regarding appropriate behavior in the workplace
MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice: Researched the relationship between
reconstructionism, moral education, and the achievement gap, concluding that students whose
education promotes ethics and empathy are more likely to achieve academically
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Austin ISD: Clint Small Middle School
Austin, Texas
Special Ed Teacher Assistant (Life Skills)
Jan 2011 July 2011
Modified lesson plans to enable students to meet skills specified in IEP
Taught class lessons in Classroom Teachers absence
Provided inclusion support in general education classrooms
Provided one-on-one support for students with profound disabilities
Austin ISD/Hays CISD
Austin and Kyle, Texas
Substitute Teacher
Sept 2010 Jan 2011
Worked with various grade levels and subjects, primarily in Life Skills
Private Family Tutor
Austin, Texas
Writing Tutor
July 2010 Feb 2011
Provided organizational strategies in essay writing at the high school level
Instructed and advised student regarding the editing and revising process
Hope 242 College Ministry
Austin, Texas
Hope Group Leader
Fall 2008 May 2010
Led a weekly college coed group in religious studies and application
Mentored group members weekly to provide social and emotional support
Big Fish Club
Austin, Texas
Volunteer
Spring 2007 2008
Provided whole-child care for inner city kids in after school program
Led story discussion and analysis in small groups

AWARDS: Phi Lambda Theta Honor Society (2015), Teacher of Promise (2012), Deans List (2009),
Germanic Studies Outstanding Student (2009), American Legion Award (2006), Top 5% at Friendswood
HS (2006), Eunice Kennedy Musical Award (2006)