SHANDA JOHNSON McCray
Valley,AL
Summary
To provide all students with the information and skills required for college and career preparedness by delivering the specified state and local curriculum, aligning instructional methods, and assessing student progress; and creating a safe and conducive learning environment. Passionate about engaging students on all levels and improving their social experiences through group lessons and learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Troup County Schools (EKES)
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
STUDENT AIDE
OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment
- Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities, aids instructional efforts of the teacher
- Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas
- Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts
- Presents subject matter to students under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing
- Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher
- Assists students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
STUDENT SUPPORT TECH
GEORGIA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Provides general support to students residing in the Dormitory at Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS); focusing on safety, security, and assisting students with daily living skills as needed
- Serves students in a group setting and/or on an individual basis
- May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of the nursing staff
- Assures all students are accounted for and are in a safe place when fire drills, tornado drills or actual emergencies arise.
INTERVENTION AIDE
MOUNTAINVIEW (Meriwether County Schools)
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Deliver interventions to Tier 1 or 2 students, only after initial instruction, and to fill achievement gaps with identified students under the supervision of a teacher of record or 2 team of teachers within the intervention model.
INDEPENDENT LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT
AFLAC
07.2016 - 08.2018
LEAD SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER
BERTA WEATHERSBEE ELEMENTARY, TROUP COUNTY BOE
11.2014 - 06.2016
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ETHEL KIGHT ELEMENTARY
07.2014 - 11.2014
- COUNTY, Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
WELLPOINT/BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF GA
10.2013 - 07.2014
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
09.2011 - 08.2013
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
COLUMBUS
04.2010 - 09.2011
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SPECIAL EDUCATION, MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Led daily tasks to include but not limited to feeding, reading, assisted transport and secure student in classroom
- Planned, prepared and developed various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts and graphs
- Assisted students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Teach - Special Education (K-21)
12.2022
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
12.2020
- Chancellor’s List at Troy University [Fall 2020]
Skills
- Active listening
- Communication
- Critical-thinking
- Integrity
- Open-mindedness
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Transferable skills
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Behavior Specialist - Troup County Schools (EKES)
08.2022 - Current
STUDENT AIDE - OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS
08.2021 - 07.2022
STUDENT SUPPORT TECH - GEORGIA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY
02.2019 - 07.2021
INTERVENTION AIDE - MOUNTAINVIEW (Meriwether County Schools)
08.2017 - 02.2019
INDEPENDENT LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT - AFLAC
07.2016 - 08.2018
LEAD SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER - BERTA WEATHERSBEE ELEMENTARY, TROUP COUNTY BOE
11.2014 - 06.2016
PARAPROFESSIONAL - ETHEL KIGHT ELEMENTARY
07.2014 - 11.2014
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - WELLPOINT/BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF GA
10.2013 - 07.2014
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK - PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
09.2011 - 08.2013
PROGRAM ASSISTANT - COLUMBUS
04.2010 - 09.2011
PARAPROFESSIONAL - SPECIAL EDUCATION, MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
08.2007 - 02.2008
WALDEN UNIVERSITY - Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teach - Special Education (K-21)
TROY UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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