Shay C. Aley is an experienced educator seeking a leadership position to maximize student learning. She has over 20 years of experience teaching various elementary grade levels and subjects. Aley holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and various teaching certifications. Her professional experience includes administrative internships where she implemented professional learning communities and programs supporting students' social-emotional needs. References are provided from Aley's current and previous professional roles.

1. Shay C. Aley
22824 N. Romo Loop
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
E-mail: saley@q.com Cellular: 623-277-7985
Professional Mission
To lead a collaborative team of educators and foster a growth mindset to maximize the learning
of all students in an elementary school setting.
Educational Experience
 Master ofEducation, Educational Administration and Supervision 2015
- Arizona State University
 Master ofEducation, Elementary Education 1999
- Northern Arizona University
 Bachelor ofArts, Elementary Education 1995
- Arizona State University
Certificates and Endorsements
 Arizona Principal Certification, K-12 2015
 Elementary Education K-8
 Gifted Endorsement
 English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement
 Early Childhood Endorsement
Professional Experience
 Administrative Principal Internship 2015
Desert Sage Elementary School, Deer Valley USD, Glendale, AZ
- Trained staff in Professional Learning Communities and implemented PLC structures and
processes on campus. Modeled, supported, and evaluated the implementation of PLCs
regarding professional development and support.
- Collaborated and initiated a mentor program on campus to support the social/emotional needs
of students.
- Co-Led the planning and development of the Kindness Campaign to support bully prevention
on K-6 campus.
- Volunteer Coordinator for Family Art Night. Support the art teacher’s program by recruiting,
training, and managing volunteers for the event.
 Highly Effective Teacher
Desert Sage Elementary School, Deer Valley USD, Glendale, AZ 2002-Present
- Second Grade
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- First and Second Grade Multi-age
- Pull-Out and Push-in English Learner Teacher
Village MeadowsElementary School, Deer Valley USD, Phoenix, AZ 2001-2002
- Structured English Immersion- Kindergarten
Jefferson Elementary School, Mesa,Arizona 1996-2001
- Kindergarten Teacher-Limited English Proficient Class
Jorgensen Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona 1995-1996
- 5th
Grade Teacher- Limited English Proficient Classroom

2. Leadership Roles and Specialized Training
 504 Coordinator
- Established and ran multi-disciplinary meetings regarding students’ qualifications under
section 504. Worked with parents, classroom teachers, and other specialized staff to
write, implement, and monitor successful 504 plans for students.
 Campus Improvement Team
- Member of CIT: Set, monitor, and evaluate Campus Improvement Plan in collaboration
with the principal and other stakeholders on the team.
 Cooperating/Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers and Interns
- Successfully guided the student teachers through development and implementation of
lessons and projects. Fairly evaluated the performance of the student teachers using the
university’s standards.
ASU iTeach, Northern Arizona University, Ottawa University
 General Education Intervention Team Member/Multi-Tiered Support System
- Work with teachers, parents, and team to create, implement, and evaluate interventions to
help students be successful.
 Gifted Education Roles
- Gifted cluster teacher on campus for four years.
- Collaborated with staff from around the district to write the Gifted Services Handbook
for Cluster Teachers.
 Trainer of Write From the Beginning- Expository Writing Grades 2-3
- Successfully trained staff in Common Core aligned district adopted writing program.
 Common Core Math K-2 Campus Leader
- Attended specialized training and trained the grade-level team during the roll-out of
Common Core Math.
 Thinking Maps Trainer
- Acted as a mentor to other teachers using Thinking Maps.
 Walk-Through Training
- Attended Classroom Walk-Through trainings that were used to engage teachers in
conversations about how to improve teaching.
 Mentor for First Year Teacher
- Supported new teacher and gave guidance during her first year of teaching.
References
Lisa Crain, Principal
4035 W. Alameda Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-445-4700
Teresa Valdivia, ESL Site Coordinator
4035 W. Alameda Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-445-4736
Deb Sherman, Art Director
4035 W. Alameda Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-445-4762