Shanna Axelberg
South Bend
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with communication and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational and student growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Granger Christian School
09.2024 - Current
- Met with parents and Special Education Staff to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade- tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Coaching Staff Member
Granger Christian School
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Developed relationships with players to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Youth Leader Volunteer
South Side Baptist Church
09.2019 - Current
- Complemented paid staff to successfully execute organization's mission.
- Provided guidance and support to students to promote memorable experiences.
- Led group discussions and activities to aid students through spiritual growth and greater understanding of our beliefs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Granger Christian School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, INHigh School Diploma -
First Baptist Christian School
Mishawaka, IN05-2010
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional intelligence
- Student engagement
- Student records management
- Individualized learning
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Interactive learning
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Student counseling
- Behavioral management
- Mathematics instruction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Student testing
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Oral communication
- Standardized tests
- Literacy strategies
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Granger Christian School
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Granger Christian School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Coaching Staff Member
Granger Christian School
08.2022 - Current
Youth Leader Volunteer
South Side Baptist Church
09.2019 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Indiana University, South Bend
High School Diploma -
First Baptist Christian School
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