Chris Shaver
Granger,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator with 22 years of experience, specializing in data-driven and differentiated instruction. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational achievement. Committed to fostering social-emotional learning and building strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues to support academic success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades 1 and 3
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
08.2010 - Current
- Plan and implement lesson plans using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Co-teach with a teaching partner to deliver lessons in both math and language arts.
- Evaluate student progress through formal assessments and informal observations.
- Guide students in setting achievable academic goals.
- Maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Establish positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication.
- Participate in workshops, training sessions, and conferences to enhance professional development.
- Lead training sessions at staff meetings as a Lighthouse Team Coordinator.
K-2 Literacy Coach/Intervention Specialist
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Worked directly with many students, either individually or in small groups.
- Analyzed data from formal assessments to determine instructional needs.
- Provided guidance on evidence-based interventions for literacy instruction.
- Coached teachers on effective curriculum implementation strategies.
Teacher, Grades 1 and 2
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
08.2004 - 06.2008
Teacher, Grades 1 and 3
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
01.2003 - 06.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INPurdue University- Reading Recovery Training
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Co-teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Organization skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiated learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Technology utilization
Certifications, Committees, and Conferences
- Lighthouse Team Coordinator 2024-current
- IAG High Ability Conference 12/2024
- Smekens Launching the Writer's Workshop 8/2024
- Science of Reading through Indiana Learning Lab 2/2024
- Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
- Reading Recovery Certified
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 1 and 3
School City of Mishawaka
08.2010 - Current
K-2 Literacy Coach/Intervention Specialist
School City of Mishawaka
08.2008 - 06.2010
Teacher, Grades 1 and 2
School City of Mishawaka
08.2004 - 06.2008
Teacher, Grades 1 and 3
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis
01.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Purdue University- Reading Recovery Training