Shellwyn Badger
Seattle
Summary
- Educator with over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience at both the K-12 and adult levels
- Skillful leadership for teacher professional development
- University-level teaching experience for English, Art, Academic Writing, Study Skills and more
- International experience conducting research, writing publications and presenting findings
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Italki Platform/Freelance
Hong Kong
04.2019 - Current
- Teach English primarily to professional adults from over 129 countries worldwide
Faculty Coordinator, Professor of English and Art
Broward International University Brazil
Belo Horizonte
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Teach English, Art, and coordinate faculty for Broward College’s first campus in Brazil
English Teacher
Rizvi International Schools
Belo Horizonte
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Teach English to business professionals online and throughout the greater BH metropolitan region
- Design and lead professional development workshops for teachers
- Design and lead adult student immersion workshops and retreats
Curriculum Writer
Citizen Schools
Boston
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Design national activist art curriculum (a unit with 10 comprehensive lessons) for urban middle school students
Visiting Professor
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Teach English for Academic Purposes (IFA) to undergraduate students, and research their language acquisition to improve student learning and course offerings
EDUCONLE Volunteer Teacher
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Teach English and lead action research projects for public school English teachers through university outreach educational program
Arts Specialist
John Hay Elementary School
Seattle
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Teach interdisciplinary arts education exceeding Washington Essential Academic Learning Standards, with content derived from cultural perspectives, to students K-5th grades
Arts Coach
Meany Middle School
Seattle
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Lead school reform with goal of becoming an arts-integrated school by 2010
- Provide integrated arts educational professional development to middle school teachers in various content areas, including science, to increase academic achievement for middle school students
- Manage the planning and execution of the annual Jaguar Arts Festival, a schoolwide arts showcase
- Create community partnerships, and secure grant funding, to support project objectives
Arts Specialist
T.T. Minor Elementary School
Seattle
08.1998 - 12.2007
- Enriched student learning by connecting the arts to environmental education, gardening, nutrition, community arts organizations, and other holistic experiences
- Served as an elected member of the school’s Building Leadership Team and Equity Team: facilitated staff through diversity and cultural competency professional development
Facilitator, Pipeline Project
University of Washington
Seattle
09.1999 - 04.2007
- Enhanced undergraduate understanding of arts education, policy, and practice through arts-based seminars, and professionally mentoring students’ volunteer capacities in Seattle public schools
House Manager
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Urbana
01.1996 - 02.1998
- Managed broad scope of responsibilities for scheduling and preparing cultural and artistic events for a premier performing arts center
- Trained and managed staff, supervised operations, coordinated production, and prepared four major theaters and main lobby for major productions
Education
Post-Doctorate - Applied Linguistics
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil01.2014
Ed. D. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.2009
M.A. - Art Education
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL01.1997
B.F.A. - Painting
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL01.1995
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Online Instruction
- Test Preparation
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- Teacher Training
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
- Co-author with Dr. Flávia Azeredo, Language Attitudes and Learners: A Study with EAP Learners in Horizontes: Revista de Linguistica Aplicada (RHLA): v14, n. 1 (2015).
- Presenter, Dynamics of Language Motivation: A Study with EAP Learners at Matters of the Mind: Psychology and Language Learning, Graz, Austria, May 2014.
- Presenter, Motivation, Identity, and Socio-Economic Backgrounds: A Study With “English for Academic Purposes” Learners at ABRALIN International Conference, Natal, RN, February 2013.
- Lecturer, Visual Art Elements in Seattle Art Museum’s Picasso Exhibit, Seattle, WA, October 2010.
- Presenter, Arts Integration in Seattle at International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI), January 2009.
- Presenter, China Arts Integration Unit at National Art Education Association (NAEA) Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, March 2008.
- Presenter, China Arts Integration Unit at UW Mosaics Conference, Seattle, WA, March 2008.
- Co-author, Young Audiences’ Arts For Learning (A4L) National Arts & Literacy Curriculum, 2006.
Committees & Awards
- Seattle Art Museum Educator Resource Materials Consultant, 2008-2012
- McGilvra Elementary Curriculum Consultant, 2005-2006
- Microsoft Innovate Teacher Award Judge for Applicants, Spring 2005
- Seattle Art Museum Advisory Committees, January 2001—June 2010
- Seattle Arts Commission Grant Recipient, 1999-2000
Certification
- Continuing Teaching Certification in K-12 Art Education and K-12 Special Education in WA
- Continuing Teaching Certification in K-12 Art Education and K-12 Special Education in IL
Languages
English
First Language
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Capoeira, a Brazilian Martial Art
- Gardening
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Italki Platform/Freelance
04.2019 - Current
Faculty Coordinator, Professor of English and Art
Broward International University Brazil
03.2018 - 05.2019
Curriculum Writer
Citizen Schools
01.2016 - 08.2016
English Teacher
Rizvi International Schools
08.2014 - 01.2018
Visiting Professor
Federal University of Minas Gerais
10.2012 - 05.2013
EDUCONLE Volunteer Teacher
Federal University of Minas Gerais
02.2012 - 06.2012
Arts Specialist
John Hay Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2011
Arts Coach
Meany Middle School
01.2008 - 06.2009
Facilitator, Pipeline Project
University of Washington
09.1999 - 04.2007
Arts Specialist
T.T. Minor Elementary School
08.1998 - 12.2007
House Manager
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
01.1996 - 02.1998
Post-Doctorate - Applied Linguistics
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Ed. D. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Washington
M.A. - Art Education
University of Illinois
B.F.A. - Painting
University of Illinois
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