Mary "Shannon" McClure
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Career re-launcher, with 15+ years diverse education and work experience in counseling, business and education. Experienced with crisis intervention and survivor support, focusing on providing emotional and practical assistance. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and advocacy techniques, ensuring comprehensive support for survivors.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator/ Sabbatical / 40 Hours/ Week
Self Employed
Various Locations, Military
02.2012 - Current
- 2012- present: maintained continuity of the household during partner deployments/TDYs, Cross-culture communication, relationship building & networking in international & domestic communities.
- 2019-2023: 1st – 5th homeschooled all grade subject areas.
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Santa Rosa County School District
Milton, FL
07.2006 - 02.2012
- Implemented (child) online-digital safety programs focused on sexual assault, sexual harassment victim & perpetrator education.
- Online sexual harassment program focused on increased victim empathy & accountability awareness for perpetrators. Program utilizing bystander intervention, potential perpetrators understand long lasting digital-consequences.
- Increased cultural competency & decreased incidence of verbal & physical assault incidences as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS) methodology, by employing a psychoeducational manual utilization multicultural awareness as a central concept.
- Accomplished nonjudgmental, open door policy in a culture of silence, as measured by increase in reporting, by 35% by improving reporting mechanisms.
- Spearheaded and coordinated a campus-wide volunteer program, boosting student participation by 60% over 18 months, raising over 50k & receiving recognition & media attention.
- Produced high quality digital media, including video production, graphic design & audio editing, utilized to assist in outreach programs.
- Delivered & presentations on complex & often difficult topics to large groups, leveraging strong interpersonal skills with diverse audiences of all ages.
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Cultural Competency: Developed & delivered educational topics to at risk youth, homeless shelter community, gang members, etc.
- Promoting awareness, peer respect, and protective behaviors among youth.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation, ensuring emotional safety and establishing trusting relationships.
- Utilized appropriate on-campus and community resources.
- Acted as a point of contact for parents & students in distress, & provided trauma-informed guidance to help them navigate difficult situations.
School Administrator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Especially For Children, Montessori School
Indialantic, FL
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Montessori School Administrator
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff, promoting a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Managed daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Streamlined school operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Fostered positive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders through effective communication strategies.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by establishing strict safety protocols and emergency response plans.
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Brevard County Schools
Viera, FL
01.2001 - 05.2002
- Designed interdisciplinary projects.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to support student success initiatives.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching strategies & best practices.
- Analyzed curricular effectiveness, driving improvements based on feedback & student performance data.
- Developed & revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Education
Master of Science - Administration
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLMaster of Arts - Counseling
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLBachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Supportive Counseling Practices
- Cultural Immersion & Competency
- Cross-cultural Sensitivity
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Victim Support
- Confidentiality Practices
- Administration & Management
- Sexual Harassment & Assault Education
- Self-care Strategies
- Legal Advocacy
- Medical advocacy
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Individual Counseling
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Patient Advocacy
- Consultations
- Client Interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Grief Counseling
- Administration & Management
- Referral Coordination
Timeline
Homeschool Educator/ Sabbatical / 40 Hours/ Week
Self Employed
02.2012 - Current
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Santa Rosa County School District
07.2006 - 02.2012
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Orange County Public Schools
06.2004 - 08.2006
School Administrator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Especially For Children, Montessori School
06.2002 - 06.2004
Educator/ 40 Hours/ Week
Brevard County Schools
01.2001 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Administration
University of West Florida
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Memphis
Research Areas
- Cultural Relativism &
the Role of the Counselor
- Sexual Assault & Genital Autonomy
- Ethics & Cultural Relativism
- Organizational Behavior:
Power Dynamics & Sexual Harassment
- Culture of Poverty & Ethics
- Incest & Trauma of Secrecy
- Play Therapy in Adult Trauma Processing
- Mozart Effect, Emotional Processing & Trauma
- Gaming & The Empathetic Response
- Sexual Deviance Predisposition & Individual Differences
- Comic Books, Pornography Parallels
& The Psychological Impact