Fran Shiver
Pelham
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Westwood Schools, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and play-based strategies, consistently exceeding state standards. Committed to early childhood development, utilizing technology integration to support diverse learning needs.
A professional with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Baker County School System
08.2019 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2010 - 07.2017
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Westwood Learning Lab Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2004 - 08.2010
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mitchell County Primary School
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Monitored individual student progress using data-driven strategies, allowing for targeted interventions when necessary.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
- Consistently met or exceeded state standards for Pre-Kindergarten education through effective lesson planning and delivery.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Communications-Public Relations
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA06-1998
Skills
- Lexia LETRS Trained/Certified
- Growing Readers Trained/Certified
- Orton Gillingham Trained/Certified
- 95% Phonics Trained/Certified
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Technology Integration
- Parent/Guardian Communication
- Curriculum Planning
- Reading Mastery
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Baker County School System
08.2019 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2017 - 07.2018
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2010 - 07.2017
Westwood Learning Lab Teacher
Westwood Schools
08.2004 - 08.2010
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mitchell County Primary School
08.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Communications-Public Relations
Valdosta State University
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