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Amber Shannon

Plymouth

Summary

Professional educator with deep understanding of curriculum development and program management. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving results through effective teamwork. Reliable and adaptable with strong organizational and communication skills that meet dynamic needs of educational settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Governance and Support Coordinator

Head Start Program
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide administrative support to the Senior Director, Head Start & Early Head Start.
  • Supervised administrative staff, providing training and mentoring to improve team performance.
  • Coordinate Policy Council meetings and handle logistics, including the preparation, maintenance, and distribution
    of meeting agendas, minutes, handouts, and grant summaries.

Case Management-Child Protection

Scott County
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing children’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Advocated for the best interests of children in court proceedings, presenting well-researched recommendations for custody or placement decisions.
  • Increased positive outcomes for children by establishing strong working relationships with families, schools, and community resources.

Project Coordinator

Minneapolis Public School
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Collaborates with district professional development team to identify and align educational equity for foster care and homeless students districtwide.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by analyzing and redesigning Homeless and Highly Mobile foster care processes and procedures.
  • Served as a liaison between families and support networks, fostering a collaborative approach to preventing homelessness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Development And Leadership

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2021

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
06-2026

Skills

  • Development and management of processes
  • Curriculum design
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Facilitation and public speaking
  • Project coordination
  • Administrative support

Certification

  • Project Management, University of Minnesota
  • Youth Engagement Matters
  • Technology of Participation [ToP] Facilitator
  • Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy Fellow

Timeline

Case Management-Child Protection

Scott County
07.2024 - 11.2024

Governance and Support Coordinator

Head Start Program
02.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator

Minneapolis Public School
08.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Development And Leadership

Metropolitan State University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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