James W. Shaffer Jr.
Teacher
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher (Grade 5)
Park Hall Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Work with school based leadership and the School Improvement Team to develop a comprehensive plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members
Classroom Teacher (Grade 5)
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2019
- Collected and Analyzed data for curriculum instruction using Performance Matters and grade-level assessments
- Established clear objectives that coordinated to the developed grade-level appropriate curriculum and lead classroom instruction in the subject areas of Math and Science
- Responsible for classroom schedule, selection of materials and media, development of learning activities, and documentation of plans
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences
- Controlled weekly newsletters/updates to persuade open communication with parents
- Work with school based leadership and the School Improvement Team to develop a comprehensive plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Classroom Teacher (Grades 3 and 5)
Mechanicsville Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Collected and Analyzed data for curriculum instruction using Performance Matters and grade-level assessments
- Established clear objectives that coordinated to the developed grade-level appropriate curriculum and lead classroom instruction in all basic subject areas: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Responsible for classroom schedule, selection of materials and media, development of learning activities, and documentation of plans
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Controlled weekly newsletters/updates to persuade open communication with parents
- Work with school based leadership and the School Improvement Team to develop a comprehensive plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Towson University
Towson, Maryland01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined
Towson University
Towson, Maryland01.2006
Skills
- Classroom management and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
- School improvement
- Formative assessment
- Mathematics and Science instruction
- Small group instruction
- Motivating students and relationship building
- Lesson Plan development
Accomplishments
- 2014-2016. Member of PBIS team at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School
- 2021-2025. Substitute Member of PBIS team at Park Hall Elementary School
- 2013-2015, 2019-2022. Member of FLOW afterschool program
- 2014- 2019, 2021-2025. Math Team Coordinator/Coach
- 2012 – 2014. Member of Domain 5 (Teacher evaluation-Assessment program) Implementation program for St. Mary’s County Public Schools.
- 2010-2012, 2014-2015. Served as Teacher-In-Charge at Mechanicsville elementary School
Certification
- Teacher Certification - Early Childhood Education - Pre-K to 3
- Elementary Education Grades 1-6 & Middle School
- Administrator I
2011-2012 Teacher of the Year- Mechanicsville Elementary School Representative
I was selected by administration and colleagues for this award.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Classroom Teacher (Grade 5)
Park Hall Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher (Grades 3 and 5)
Mechanicsville Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher (Grade 5)
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined
Towson University
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Towson University
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