My Vita!

Vita                                                                                                                  Spring 2011

DENISE MUSTIN

1018 Spanish Cove Dr

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Crosby, TX 77532

281-324-6341

Email: denise.mustin@gmail.com

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION

Master’s of Library Science                                  Sam Houston State University, 1998

Bachelor of Science                                             University of Houston-Central, 1993

Principal Certification                                         University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2004

Teaching Self-Contained (1-8)                              University of Houston-Central, 1993

Reading Specialist Certification                             University of Houston-Central, 1993

ADMINISTRATIVE and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Principal, Monahan Elementary

Sheldon ISD

Houston, TX - 2009 to present

• Interview and recommend candidates for hire
• Conduct formal and informal observations on staff members to evaluate employee performance, write evaluations, and hold conferences
• Administer campus activities on a 1^st – 5^th grade Title 1 campus with a student population over 700
• Work with representative council to conduct annual needs assessment, create a campus improvement plan, and make budget allocations
• Manage and approve all expenditures
• Create master schedule
• Provide staff development and staff training
• Participate in district leadership meetings
• Implement and monitor Professional Learning Communities on each grade level

Assistant Principal, Sheldon Elementary

Sheldon ISD

Houston, TX - 2004-2009

• Managed discipline for all grades
• Implemented district safe and secure procedures and coordinated campus emergency response team and procedures
• Assisted principal in administering campus activities
• Coordinated all campus testing activities
• Chaired campus RTI team (SART)
• Coordinated afterschool tutorials
• Interviewed and recommended candidates for hire
• Performed formal and informal observations of staff members and provided feedback

Representative Council Chair, Sheldon Elementary

Sheldon ISD

1997-1998

• Organized and facilitated meetings for the campus site based decision making team
• Represented campus on all district level committees in which the district calendar and district campus improvement plan were drafted.

Grade Level Chair, Sheldon Elementary

Sheldon ISD

1996-1998

• Managed team on 7 to 8 4^th grade teachers
• Disseminated information from campus administrators
• Participated in campus leadership team
• Monitored grade level lesson plans and curriculum implementation

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Librarian

Sheldon ISD

1999-2004

• Maintained book collection for elementary school by acquiring new materials and weeding outdated materials each year
• Facilitated reading, library skills, and research lessons daily
• Coordinated and managed two books fairs each year
• Provided curriculum resources and audio-visual equipment for staff members
• Performed book-talks and other activities to motivate students to read

4th Grade Teacher, Language Arts

Sheldon ISD

1993-94, 1995-1999

• Integrated language arts and social studies curriculum to meet state assessment standards
• Evaluated student work and re-taught skills as necessary
• Maintained open communication with students parents through conferences, phone calls
• Maintained grades in grade book
• Implemented school-wide discipline plan

3^rd Grade Teacher, Self-contained

Sheldon ISD

1994-1995

• Integrated curriculum in all content areas to meet state assessment standards
• Evaluated student work and re-taught skills as necessary
• Maintained open communication with students parents through conferences, phone calls
• Maintained grades in grade book

• Implemented school-wide discipline plan

PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE

Mustin, D.  (2009, August), PDAS – How You Will Be Evaluated. Presentation to all

                    campus instructional staff at Monahan Elementary. Houston, TX.

Mustin, D.  (2008, August), “Choosing Novels for Your Classroom.” Presentation to 3rd-

                    5^th grade teachers in Sheldon ISD. Houston, TX.

Mustin, D.  (2007, August), “Books, Books, Books! Using Children’s Literature in the

                    Classroom.” Presentation to 1^st-5^th grade teachers in Sheldon ISD. Houston,

                     TX.

Mustin, D.  (2006-2008, August) Ginger Tucker’s First Year Teacher Academy.

                   Presented to all new elementary teachers to Sheldon ISD. Houston, TX.

Mustin, D.   (2006, 2007) Fred Jones Toolbox for Teachers. Presented to all elementary

                     teachers in Sheldon ISD. Houston, TX.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Breakthrough Coach Training, 2008 and 2009
• RTI for Campus Teams: Bridging Inclusion Strategies, 2009 and 2010
• Cultural Differences Part I and II, 2008 and 2010
• La Siembra – Bilingual/ Dual Language Conference, 2009
• Region IV Leadership Institute, 2008-2009
• Capturing Kids Hearts, 2007

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Leader of the Year Monahan Elementary, 2009
• Leader of the Year Sheldon Elementary, 2006
• Teacher of the Year Sheldon ISD, 1997

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Texas Association for Elementary School Principals
• Texas Staff Development Council
• Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

REFERENCES

Dr. Vickey M. Giles, Superintendent

Sheldon ISD

11411 C.E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX 77044

281-727-2000

Dr. Joan Bowman, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

Sheldon ISD

11411 C.E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX 77044

281-727-2000

Marna K. Harper, Executive Director of Personnel Services

Sheldon ISD

11411 C.E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX 77044

281-727-2000