Chanda Shepherd
580-445-8628
Butler,OK
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. I am also persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. As I complete my 21st year of teaching I feel as though I am successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. I have a proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. I am dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Arapaho Butler Public School
Arapaho, OK
08.2013 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Clinton Public School
Clinton, OK
08.2000 - 05.2013
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05.2000
Skills
- Standardized tests
- Behavioral improvements
- Safety awareness
- Proficient in Technology Skills
- Time management
- Technology integration
Certification
Elementary Principal
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
Language Arts
National Board of Professional Teaching Certificate from 2011 - 2016
Timeline
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Arapaho Butler Public School
08.2013 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Clinton Public School
08.2000 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Elementary Principal
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
Language Arts
National Board of Professional Teaching Certificate from 2011 - 2016
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