Raven McShan
Hoover,AL
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curricula tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Phillips Academy
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment for all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain student focus.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools and methods.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
After-School Tutor
Raevee's Learner Bees
Bessemer, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Provided subject-specific tutorial support to students both one-on-one and in group sessions.
- Participated in initial and ongoing training sessions to develop and improve teaching techniques.
- Engaged actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods.
- Personalized lessons to meet individual needs of each student.
Teacher
Jonesboro Elementary School
Bessemer, Alabama
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Monitored and analyzed class performance to determine mastery of taught content.
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Fostered critical thinking, collaboration and student leadership through hands-on and group activities.
Preschool Teacher
Einstein's Playground
Birmingham, AL
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Documented observations and maintained child portfolios to aid in assessments.
- Developed lesson plans with goals, activities and outcomes that represented state early learning standards.
- Collected and used formative and summative data sources to inform instruction and child-centered learning and development.
- Met with families before enrollment to develop positive relationships and learn about child's background.
- Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to foster physical health and safety.
Host/Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted in serving guests for parties and special functions.
- Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns.
- Presented positive first impression of establishment's high standards by delivering exceptional service.
- Helped FOH team members, maintaining positive working relationships.
- Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas.
- Monitored cleanliness of common areas and dining rooms to maintain neat and welcoming establishment.
Education
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Alabama State University
12.2018
Bessemer City High School -
Bessemer City High School
05.2013
Master of Science - Master of Education in Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Creative Classroom Instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Progressive Teaching Principles
- Group Work
- Individual Work
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum Development
References
- Kim Cheatham, kimberlycheatham83@gmail.com
- Sheronda Perry, sheronda1998@gmail.com
- Adriene Evans, Assistant Principal, Jonesboro Elementary School, (205) 441-4801, aevans@bessk12.org
- Lareka Staten, Teacher, Jonesboro Elementary School, (205) 470-7719, lwindsor@bessk12.org
Activities
- Dean's List
- SGA Street Team
- Observation Hours: Morning View Elementary, Floyd Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Peter Crump Elementary, Highland Ave Elementary, E.D Nixon Elementary School
- L.A.G (Ladies Aspiring to be Great) 2014-Present
- Volunteered at various places throughout the community, spoke with young ladies at different high schools, hosted a basketball game for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, etc.
- Volunteered to help collect and pass out supplies for tornado victims in Birmingham, AL
Timeline
Teacher
Phillips Academy
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Jonesboro Elementary School
11.2022 - 05.2025
After-School Tutor
Raevee's Learner Bees
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Einstein's Playground
01.2019 - 08.2022
Host/Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2016 - 08.2018
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Alabama State University
Bessemer City High School -
Bessemer City High School
Master of Science - Master of Education in Elementary Education
Alabama State University