Rosanna Russo-Shinall
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
A hardworking educational leader with over 20 years of experience improving the academic achievement of all students. Focused on enforcing district and school policies as well as optimizing procedures and improving student behavior. Adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education/Case Manager/Interim Principal
Beaumont Unified School District
Beaumont, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet the educational and transitional needs of students.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Coached and observed several teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-6
Garvey School District
Rosemead, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
Glendale, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from school to activities.
Teacher/Principal Designee
Azusa Unified School District- Powell Elementary
Azusa, CA
08.2003 - 06.2013
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CAMaster of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - Pre Credential
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CASkills
- Special education
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Teambuilding
- Individualized education programs
- Student records management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- CTI Coach
- Classroom management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Best Practices
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Ron Clark Exp
- Step Up To Writing
- AVID
Timeline
Special Education/Case Manager/Interim Principal
Beaumont Unified School District
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-6
Garvey School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher/Principal Designee
Azusa Unified School District- Powell Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - Pre Credential
California Polytechnic State University
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