Debra D Shanks
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate early childhood teacher with a proven track record in managing classrooms, implementing behavior modification strategies, and providing personalized support. Experienced in working with students of diverse skill levels to foster a love for learning and drive educational success. With over 10 years of experience as a substitute teacher, successfully guiding K-12 students in achieving their academic goals and instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning. An enthusiastic educator, the ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of children.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Spring Branch I.S.D/ Alief I.S.D
08.2019 - Current
- Staying up to date with current regional curriculum to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and record keeping.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Online ESL Teacher
Vip Kids/DaDa
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Used VIP's platform and video lessons to teach English to International students in both private and group sessions.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
Westchase Methodist School
03.1998 - 08.2017
- Taught children ages 4 to 6 reading, Math and alphabetical skills.
- Provided focused lessons for Readiness highlighting phonics, language, writing , Math and reading.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Motivated and supported students in growing reading independence using methodical, sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and decoding by sounding out words.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Activity planning
- Technology savvy
- Tutoring and after school help
- Effectively work with parents
- Learning assessments
- Team collaboration
Curriculum knowledge
Literacy development
Behavior Management
Classroom Organization
Lesson Planning
Safety awareness
Certification
TEFL,TESOL
Entering a Alternative Certification Program In order to become A Certified Teacher. (pending)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Spring Branch I.S.D/ Alief I.S.D
08.2019 - Current
Online ESL Teacher
Vip Kids/DaDa
06.2018 - 05.2021
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
Westchase Methodist School
03.1998 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Prairie View A & M University
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