Hi, I’m
Shani Pinkerton
Navarre,FL
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Community Life Church, adept in creative teaching techniques and adaptability. Spearheaded curriculum development and significantly increased reading comprehension by 25% at Brentwood Elementary. Expert in educational trends analysis and data-driven decision making, ensuring exceptional child development outcomes through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Life Church
Imagination Station Leader
06.2009 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Designed and implemented a very structured, activity-rich program for preschoolers, ensuring engagement and learning within a limited time frame.
- Incorporated hands-on learning that enhanced creativity and curiosity.
- Successfully managed a fast-paced curriculum by balancing multiple activities within a very short time period, maintaining order and engagement.
- Adapted the teaching methods to suit the unique needs of the program, creating a very interactive environment.
East Milton Elementary, SRCSD
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Designed and developed comprehensive curriculum materials.
- Tailored curriculum to serve diverse learning needs, from gifted students to those with learning disabilities.
- Ensured educational objectives were aligned with lesson plans.
- Extensively researched and analyzed educational trends and best practices.
- Enhanced instructional strategies while incorporating industry benchmarks.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure the curriculum aligned with grade-level goals.
- Evaluated and addressed student needs.
- Consistently utilized student data-driven assessments to tailor instruction.
- Extremely detail-oriented in building curriculum development.
- Ensured accuracy and alignment with educational standards.
- Meticulously organizing resources with instructional materials.
Holley Navarre Primary School, SRCSD
1st Grade Teacher
08.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Presented creative curricula using technology to enhance learning.
- Cultivated an open communication system with parents regularly using phone calls, Remind, and creative weekly newsletters.
- Significantly increased reading comprehension for students, evident in STAR testing.
- Implemented a positive classroom management system using creative privileges and rewards.
- Extensively documented all parental communication and student work during the first few months of Covid while teaching over Zoom.
- Produced differing homework targeted to students needs and abilities.
University of West Florida, Education
TEEL Program Coordinator
10.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Authored CAEP accreditation piece for UWF TEEL program with assistance.
- Extensively researched programs before assisting in their execution.
- Constructed original QEP draft for 1st TEEL study abroad program.
Brentwood Elementary School, ECSD
3rd Grade Teacher
07.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Achieved 100% growth for all students in the stability group in STAR Reading and STAR Math.
- Utilized ESOL and ESE certifications to assist students in their individual growth.
- Reading skills doubled normal expected SGP.
- The Stability group of students in STAR Reading outperformed counterparts, 25% increase.
- Prepared at risk students through intensive academic assessments and implemented research-based learning strategies to increase curricula knowledge.
- Used portfolio data to assist students with mastering academic state descriptors and STAR data to implement instruction.
- Cooperated with team planning as a grade level to ensure constant continuity.
Education
The University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
05.2017
University Overview
- 3.94 GPA
The University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Bachelor of Arts from International Studies
12.2003
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
Skills
- Creative teaching techniques
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Assessment design
- Educational trends analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross functional teamwork
- Learning management systems
- Data analysis tools
- Strategic planning & execution
- Child development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
East Milton Elementary, SRCSD
08.2021 - 06.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Holley Navarre Primary School, SRCSD
08.2019 - 06.2020
TEEL Program Coordinator
University of West Florida, Education
10.2018 - 12.2018
3rd Grade Teacher
Brentwood Elementary School, ECSD
07.2017 - 06.2018
Imagination Station Leader
Community Life Church
06.2009 - 06.2024
The University of West Florida
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts from International Studies
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