Monica Shafer-Mason
Charlotte,N.C.
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Multilingual (ML)
Sterling Elementary School
Charlotte, N.C.
01.2023 - Current
- Establish and maintain school-based Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) schedule and service delivery for ML students
- Work with school based ML team to administer the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 for ML students yearly assessments in grades Kindergarten through 5th
- Utilize classroom and Ellevation data to improve programming for language acquisitions for all ML students
- Work in partnership with administration and classroom teachers to incorporate learner objectives which are compatible with student academic abilities, the established curriculum, and the diverse learning needs of MLs
- Instruct students by using various teaching methods and tools including QTEL strategies and the P.A.C.E. curriculum which provide for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives during scheduled reading and math instruction in the mainstream classroom
- Instruct students in small pull-out groups during classroom scheduled intervention time to focus on targeted language acquisition skills and goals
- Serve on the school’s ML and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams to ensure appropriate instructional decisions are made to maximize support and achievement for ML students
- Facilitate communication between ML scholars, school, and home to ensure parent engagement and support; schedule conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons as needed
- ML Credit Recovery Support Facilitator working remotely with high school seniors and high school based Credit Recovery teachers to ensure ML students meet graduation requirements by the end of the school year.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, N.C.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
Teacher, Multilingual (ML)
Ranson IB Middle/ Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences/Highland Renaissance Academy
Charlotte, N.C.
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated and designed instructional strategies, including; communication with students, using questioning techniques, use of engagement strategies, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to student academic needs
- Collaborated with school administration and classroom teachers to create and implement LIEP plans for all identified ML scholars and oversaw WIDA ACCESS 2.0 annual testing
- Facilitated communication between ML scholars, school, and home to ensure parent engagement and support; scheduled conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons
- Collaborated with a team of educators to develop and write ML supports for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools adopted middle school math curriculum; Open-Up Mathematics
- Served on school-based committees, including ML, MTSS, and FAC
- Tutored ML students after school in preparation for the ACCESS and NC EOG/EOC assessments
- Served as a mentor to at-risk high school ML students through the A.R.I.S.E program established by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, N.C.
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Union County, N.C.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Union County, N.C.
Talent Development Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, N.C.
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Charlotte N.C.
Elementary Classroom Teacher, 3rd Grade
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, N.C.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Charlotte N.C.
Education
Masters of Science - Education/Elementary Teaching
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08-1998
Bachelors of Arts - History and American Studies
Salem College
Winston-Salem, N.C.05-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Teacher, Multilingual (ML)
Sterling Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Teacher, Multilingual (ML)
Ranson IB Middle/ Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences/Highland Renaissance Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Teacher
Union County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
Talent Development Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
01.2001 - 01.2013
Elementary Classroom Teacher, 3rd Grade
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelors of Arts - History and American Studies
Salem College
Masters of Science - Education/Elementary Teaching
University of Tennessee
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
- NC Certified English as a Second Language (K-12)
- NC Certified Academically Gifted (K-12)
- NC Certified Elementary Education (K-6)
- National Board Certified Teacher Generalist/Middle Childhood
- Masters of Science: Education K-8