DJ Shelton

History/Social Studies Teacher at Palo Alto High School
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(386) 825-5501
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Palo Alto, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Single Subject Credential in Secondary Social Studies
    California Teachers Association

Experience

  • Palo Alto High School
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • History/Social Studies Teacher
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      I teach 9th Grade World History and Intro to Psychology. I also taught 4 years of AVID.

    • Men's Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
      • Nov 2013 - Jun 2022

      I was the head coach for the men's varsity team, while also serving as program director for both the Varsity and JV teams.

  • Phenom Lacrosse Development & Recruiting
    • Owner & Director
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      I have designed and facilitated a new coaching and recruiting strategy for west coast lacrosse players who wish to play at NCAA varsity programs. From individual and small-group clinics, to large recruiting combines, Phenom Lacrosse Academy will take you to the next level! I have designed and facilitated a new coaching and recruiting strategy for west coast lacrosse players who wish to play at NCAA varsity programs. From individual and small-group clinics, to large recruiting combines, Phenom Lacrosse Academy will take you to the next level!

  • Tomahawks Lacrosse/ Nor*Cal Lacrosse
    • Head Coach
      • Mar 2008 - Aug 2017

      I was the head coach of both a U14 team, camp and clinic counselor, and provider of private lessons for the organization. I was the head coach of both a U14 team, camp and clinic counselor, and provider of private lessons for the organization.

  • Hoover Elementary, Palo Alto Unified School District
    • Special Education Resource Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      I worked one-on-one and in small groups with various students who need extra and or differentiated instruction in accordance with their IEPs. I also implement reading and math interventions to help gauge where and how to best support the students. I provided classroom support for teachers at all grade levels. I worked one-on-one and in small groups with various students who need extra and or differentiated instruction in accordance with their IEPs. I also implement reading and math interventions to help gauge where and how to best support the students. I provided classroom support for teachers at all grade levels.

  • Notre Dame de Namur University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Lacrosse Coach
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

      I was the face–off coach for the NDNU Argonauts. I was the face–off coach for the NDNU Argonauts.

  • Palo Alto Unified School District
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

      Implementation of a teacher's original lesson plan as to further the education and development of students, without distracting or derailing from the original unit plan.

    • Student Teacher
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

      I student taught 2 periods of 9th grade World History, and also assisted in the new Social Justice Pathway course for Sophomores that replaced their regular social studies courses with one focussed on project-based learning and progressive teaching pedagogy.

  • Hoover Elementary School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructional Aid
      • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

      I assisted three kindergarten classes, with a focus on high-energy students and behavioral development. I also helped to create and implement behavioral and academic plans for the students. I assisted three kindergarten classes, with a focus on high-energy students and behavioral development. I also helped to create and implement behavioral and academic plans for the students.

  • Goucher College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Admissions Office Senior Intern
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      I conducted interviews for prospective students, gave group information sessions, and helped around the office in many other facets.

    • Ambassador
      • Apr 2011 - May 2012

      I led campus tours, spoke at large informational sessions for accepted applicants, and also spoke at "West Coast Send Offs" where I helped fellow west coast residents understand the college experience at Goucher while living on the east coast right before departure for their freshman year.

  • Facing History and Ourselves
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

      I helped with implementation of professional development seminars focussed on the Holocaust and Race & Membership in America. I also helped prepare for these seminars by collating and organizing materials. I helped with implementation of professional development seminars focussed on the Holocaust and Race & Membership in America. I also helped prepare for these seminars by collating and organizing materials.

Education

  • Notre Dame de Namur University
    Single Subject Teaching Credential and Masters, Single Subject Teaching Credential & MA in Curriculum Development
    2013 - 2016
  • Goucher College
    Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs
    2008 - 2012

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