Diane Shaw
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
My goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.1999 - Current
- Grades taught: 2nd (16 yrs), 4th (3 yrs), 7th and Middle School Science (2yrs), 6th (2yrs)
- Create lessons based on Common Core Standards, Curriculum mapping, and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
- Work on a daily basis with special needs and at-risk students within an inclusive classroom
- Organize and differentiate small group and individual classroom lessons based on needs and learning styles to ensure all students’ needs are met
- Sacramental Preparation Program Coordinator and Instructor for students in Grades 2-8
- Participated on the Leadership Team for WCEA/WASC during two accreditation processes, writing reports, and summarizing input from other teachers and staff members regarding the learning, assessment, and support for students at our school
- Academic Decathlon Coach for English and Fine Arts
Child Care Worker
Olive Crest Treatment Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Supervise youth in a residential group home
- This includes mentoring, teaching independent living skills, behavior modifications, and crisis management.
Education
Clear Multiple Subject Credential - Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA05.1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Skills
- Google Programs (Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms)
- Renaissance Place Website (Accelerated Reader, Freckle)
- Thinking Maps (Leadership and Instruction)
- WCEA/WASC Leadership/Writing team
- Smart Board Technology
Certification
- Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing April 2012
- Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate, University of San Diego March 2012
- Religious Education Certification Diocese of Orange
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.1999 - Current
Child Care Worker
Olive Crest Treatment Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Clear Multiple Subject Credential - Education
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Long Beach City College