Tiffanie Shouse has over 15 years of experience as a middle school teacher and administrator. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Currently, she teaches 7th grade math at Crete-Monee Middle School where she collaborates with colleagues to develop rigorous, standards-aligned lessons and assessments. Previously, she was a Gifted and Talented teacher and administrator intern. She has strong references from administrators at her current and past schools.

1. Tiffanie Shouse
4825 W Falcon Ct., Monee, IL 60449
(708) 717-0152
tlcitro80@hotmail.com
Education
Concordia University
School of Education, Chicago, IL
Masters of Arts: Educational Leadership, Type 75
January 2007-July 2008 Overall GPA 3.83
Illinois State University
School of Education, Normal, IL
Bachelors of Science: Elementary Education
August 1998-May 2003 Overall GPA 3.57
Employment
Crete-Monee Middle School, Crete-Monee 201U
7th
grade Math Teacher (July 2011- Present)
Collaborate with department and grade level colleagues to develop and implement a scope and sequence, along with lessons and
assessments that are aligned to the CCSS, that are both rigorous and challenging while meeting the individual needs of the students.
Analyze data from a variety of sources to predict outcomes and improve instruction.
Plan and present course overviews and expectations at Curriculum Night, and Math & Science Night to parents, board and community
members.
Virgil I. Grissom/Prairie View Middle Schools, Kirby School District 140
Gifted and Talented Enrichment, (GATE), Resource Teacher for grades 6-8 (July 2008 – Aug 2011)
Collaborate with teachers at 2 middle schools to develop and implement interdisciplinary lessons that are both rigorous and challenging
while meeting the individual needs of the students in the gifted program, helped create authentic assessments designed to allow students
to demonstrate understanding using 21st
century skills and technology.
Kirby Education Unit Instructor (Oct. 2009 - Feb. 2011)
Trained certified staff on a variety of Mac specific programs to be utilized as a teaching tool to promote student engagement,
interaction, achievement, and as an alternative to traditional assessments.
Coolidge Middle School, South Holland School District 151
6th
Grade Math, Social Studies, Science (June 2004 - July 2008)
Collaborate with other 6th
grade teachers to plan and implement appropriate hands-on lessons, learning activities and assessments
aligned to the state standards. Sought out opportunities for interdisciplinary unit opportunities, and participated in IEP meetings and
goal setting.
6th
– 8th
grade Title One Math (July 2003-June 2004)
Plan in implement engaging lessons for students in the Title One Math program.
Shepard High School, Community High School District 218
Administrative intern (May 2007-Aug 2007)
Worked under the associate principal to facilitate the summer school program. Worked extensively with scheduling, the use of School
Max and with the Security team.
Thornton High School, Thornton Township Community High School District 205
Curriculum Design (June 2006-Aug 2006)
Worked with educators from various feeder schools to design a standards based Mathematics curriculum for grades 5-8.
Licenses/Certifications
State of Illinois, Type 75, State of Illinois, Type 03, State of Illinois, Basic Skills, Gifted Verified
Endorsements
Mathematics (K-9) Physical Education (K-9) Social Sciences (K-9)

2. Activities
PBIS Committee, Crete Monee Middle School Tier II Support, (Nov 2011-Jan 2014)
Worked as part of a team to plan and carry out student driven monthly challenges in an effort to promote positive behaviors and reduce
disciplinary referrals in a targeted area based on data collected in our SWISS student database.
Assisted in planning quarterly assemblies to celebrate positive outcomes and introduce new challenges.
PBIS Committee, Virgil I. Grissom Middle School, Assembly Committee, (Aug 2010 - June 2011)
Worked on the Assembly Committee to plan and carry out quarterly incentive assemblies for the students.
People to People International, Spokane, WA
Delegation Leader (Oct 2005 - August 2007)
Travel with a group of middle school delegates overseas representing the United States as student ambassadors.
Volleyball Coach, Coolidge Middle School
6th
-8th
grade coach (Aug 2003 - June 2006)
Coordinated and ran practices and games. Scheduled games and referees.

3. References
Miranda Ryder
Division Leader for Math and Science
Crete Monee Middle School
(708) 367-2418
Marjory Triche
Assistant Principal
Crete Monee Middle School
(708) 367-2420
Kokona Chrisos
Principal
Crete Monee Middle School
(708) 367-2410
Julia Mikulich
Curriculum Director
Kirby School District 140
(708) 532-6462
Deborah Broadwell
Assistant Principal/Teacher
Prairie View Middle School
Kirby School District 140
(708) 532-8540
Annette Szczasny
Assistant Principal
Virgil I. Grissom Middle School
Kirby School District 140
(708) 429-3030
Mary Listecki
Title One/Mentor
Coolidge Middle School
South Holland School District 151
(708) 732-1950
Patricia Payne
Principal
Coolidge Middle School
South Holland School District 151
(708) 596-9171
Tiedra White
Assistant Principal
Coolidge Middle School
South Holland School District 151
(708) 339-5300