Ron Shields
Teacher
Buffalo Grove,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Elementary School Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Learn 10 Charter School
North Chicago, Illinois
08.2017 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Set Goals with Students using NWEA Map Assessment results and Targeted 80% of Scholars reaching goals in both Reading and Math.
Teacher
Lighthouse Charter School
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Teacher
Woodson Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Set Goals Using Both My Achievement and NWEA Map Assessments with Targets of 75% of Scholars reaching goals in both Reading and Math Readiness.
- Created improvement plan in Turn-Around-School where ranking of school was last in district- to being first in overall growth in scholars' development.
Teacher
Wilmot Elementary School
Deerfield, IL
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Incorporated Smart-Board technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Created a Blue Ribbon School where 100% of Scholars in my classroom met or exceeded in both math and reading State Standard testing.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2005
Skills
- Child development
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavioral management
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
- Curriculum selection
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Teacher
Learn 10 Charter School
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Lighthouse Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher
Woodson Elementary School
10.2012 - 05.2016
Teacher
Wilmot Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Lisa CrawfordLisa Crawford
Teacher (Pre-K 4) at Learn Charter SchoolTeacher (Pre-K 4) at Learn Charter School
Guadalupe VenturaGuadalupe Ventura
Teacher at LEARN Charter School NetworkTeacher at LEARN Charter School Network
Shantana MinterShantana Minter
Math Intervention Teacher at LEARN Charter School NetworkMath Intervention Teacher at LEARN Charter School Network