SHALENA ANDERSEN
Roseville,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Hillside Elementary School
San Leandro, California
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented classroom management strategies and nurtured relationships with students to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methods and practices.
- Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans based on student abilities and adapted lessons as needed for English Language Learners.
- Utilized instructional strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and problem solving techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop grade level curriculum objectives in all subject areas.
- Integrated technology resources to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Member of the Community School Committee and participated in event and community engagement planning to foster respect and inclusivity.
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Castro Valley Elementary School
Castro Valley, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Establish a positive learning environment and engage a community of learners through positive feedback, reinforcements, and appropriate classroom management strategies
- Collaborate with the grade level team each week to plan lessons, grade work, and group students accordingly for Tier 2 instruction across all 3rd grade classrooms
- Promote good citizenship through fairness, mutual respect, and cooperation within the classroom
- Assess, instruct, and accommodate diverse learners, including emergent bilinguals, students with a disability related to those with a 504 plan, and other individual needs to support one's learning style
- Small group and individualized instruction for students with a variety of learning abilities, in order to strengthen their reading, writing, spelling, and math skills
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Castro Valley Unified School District
Castro Valley, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Emphasize class routines to keep students on task
- Follow teacher outlines to instruct the class and adapted as necessary to engage students in learning
- Establish and enforce rules/behaviors, addressing inappropriate behaviors to head teacher as necessary
- Differentiated and small group instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles
Server
Hop DeVine
Livermore, CA
03.2021 - 04.2022
Waitress
The Hopyard American Alehouse & Grill
San Ramon, CA
03.2019 - 05.2020
Head Cashier
Sprouts
Dublin, CA
08.2015 - 01.2019
Personal Nanny
Nanny
Livermore, CA
12.2014 - 08.2015
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chabot-Las Positas Community College
Hayward/Livermore, CA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School
Livermore, CA06.2014
Skills
- Adaptable
- Hands-on
- Engaging/Creative
- Technology Knowledgeable
- Organized
- Problem Solving Skills
- Collaborative and Helpful
- Optimistic/Positive Reinforcement
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Google Certified Educator: Level 1
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Hillside Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Castro Valley Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Castro Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Server
Hop DeVine
03.2021 - 04.2022
Waitress
The Hopyard American Alehouse & Grill
03.2019 - 05.2020
Head Cashier
Sprouts
08.2015 - 01.2019
Personal Nanny
Nanny
12.2014 - 08.2015
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chabot-Las Positas Community College
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School