Allison Shannen
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Elementary education professional with a history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
School Lane Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored activities to meet individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational growth and address concerns effectively.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing engagement and reinforcing key concepts in early literacy and numeracy.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Full-Time Building Substitute / Long-Term Substitute
School Lane Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Taught a variety of subjects and lessons in various classrooms.
- Collaborated regularly with general and special education teachers regarding lesson plans and accommodations.
- Actively participated in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, in-service educator meetings, weekly staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and self-reflection.
- For six months, I taught 2nd graders in an inclusive general education classroom, as a long-term substitute, taking on the role of the primary educator.
- Created a positive, comfortable, and inviting classroom for my students, including a calm-down corner, a calm reading area, structured stations, and readable and reliable anchor charts.
- Provided answer keys to students who struggle academically with writing during whole-class instruction.
- Created weekly organized and thought-out lesson plans, for all subjects, for submission to administration.
- Met and exceeded student IEP goals/needs.
- Provided special education students with behavioral and academic tools while they were in the general education classroom. (i.e., noise-canceling headphones, coloring packets, pop-its, visual aids, allowing breaks)
- Gave input on progress reports and report cards and in parent-teacher conferences for all my 26 students, two out of the three trimesters of the school year.
Babysitter/Nanny
06.2016 - Current
- Worked with various families and children, ranging from ages four months to twelve years old, providing transportation, assisting with homework, offering before and after school care, and implementing appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
PAWS Literacy Summer ESY Teacher
Kutztown Elementary School
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Taught a variety of students in various classrooms.
- Worked with differentiated students and collaborated with other teachers and administration.
Substitute Teacher through ESS
Kutztown Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Taught various students in all grade levels in general education classrooms.
Student Teacher
Kutztown Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught 4th graders in an inclusive general education classroom.
- Planned and implemented math, reading, and writing lessons in whole and small groups.
- Collaborated regularly with special education teachers and school counselors regarding lesson adaptations and accommodations.
- Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and improvement through active participation in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, weekly staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and self-reflection.
Student Course Assistant
Kutztown University
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with a college freshman-level course, guiding students in their studies, and preparing study aids and activities for group work.
TRIO Student Support Services Mentor
Kutztown University
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped first-year students adapt to college life, set goals, and develop plans to remain on track with assignments.
Student Intern
Neidig Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Observed and worked with small groups of students in a first-grade classroom, incorporating reading and writing activities.
Assistant Dance Teacher
DanceWorks
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Co-taught in a sixth-grade dance class, leading and teaching group dance routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-4
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA05.2023
M.Ed. - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2025
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Documentation and record keeping
- Faculty collaboration
Extracurricular Activities
- Kutztown University Dance Team August 2019-December 2021
- Vice President, Hall Council | Kutztown University August 2019- December 2019
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM
- Dr. Meganlyn Norris (Professor and Coordinator for multiple semesters in college and during student teaching)
- Mrs. Melissa DeLong (Mentor teacher and 4th-grade teacher at Kutztown Elementary)
- Dr. Amy Kennedy (Supervisor during student teaching)
- Ms. Marisa Brown (Colleague at School Lane Charter School / Special Education Educator)
- Dr. Diana Harrison (Family Care Practitioner)
- Mrs. Karen Austin (Supervisor/Coordinator of PAWS Literacy six-week Summer Program)
- Mrs. Deborah Barnes (Principal at Kutztown Elementary, where I student taught)
- Students (From the 4th-grade classroom that I student taught in)
Websites & Portfolios
- Link to Teacher Resource Website that I made my senior year of college: https://sites.google.com/view/missshannen/about-me
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-shannen-33b288268/
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
School Lane Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Full-Time Building Substitute / Long-Term Substitute
School Lane Charter School
08.2023 - Current
PAWS Literacy Summer ESY Teacher
Kutztown Elementary School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher through ESS
Kutztown Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Kutztown Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student Course Assistant
Kutztown University
08.2021 - 12.2021
TRIO Student Support Services Mentor
Kutztown University
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Intern
Neidig Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Dance Teacher
DanceWorks
09.2017 - 06.2018
Babysitter/Nanny
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-4
Kutztown University
M.Ed. - Special Education
American College of Education
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