SANDRA H SHAPIRO
San Jose,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Elementary School teacher offering a strong educational background and more than 35 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Mature and professional teacher who adapts to new situations and technologies with ease. Adept at lesson planning. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Rover
Campbell Union School District
08.2022 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Long-Term Guest Teacher
Campbell Union School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Substitute Teacher
Campbell Union School District
09.1999 - 06.2020
- Managed classrooms of 20 to 30 students during absence of assigned teachers.
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning to several long term assignments.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Reading Intervention Teacher/ Substitute Teacher
Castlemont Elementary
11.2000 - 12.2003
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups.
- Managed classrooms of 20 to 30 students during absence of assigned teachers.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
4th -5th grade Teacher
Eitz Chaim Academy
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Put on mini science fair.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
San Jose State University
San Jose12.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Opt. II
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA1983
Skills
- Improved Classroom Management Skills
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Good Listener
- Team Player
- Works well with students, parents and other teachers
- Reading level analysis
- Tutoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Dependable and Responsible
- Technological Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Reading Comprehension
Certification
Multiple Subjects Credential
CLAD Certificate
Master's Degree in Reading
Accomplishments
- CBEST Examination, December 17, 1983 Passed LDS Examination, February II, 1995
References upon request.
Timeline
Academic Rover
Campbell Union School District
08.2022 - Current
Long-Term Guest Teacher
Campbell Union School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
4th -5th grade Teacher
Eitz Chaim Academy
05.2004 - 06.2005
Reading Intervention Teacher/ Substitute Teacher
Castlemont Elementary
11.2000 - 12.2003
Substitute Teacher
Campbell Union School District
09.1999 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Opt. II
San Diego State University
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