Shanna Decker
CLARKSTON,WA
Summary
Experienced educator with multiple years of supporting the behavioral health needs of at-risk youth in a correctional setting. Combined experience of sixteen years in both a traditional education setting and a correctional education setting. Extensive knowledge of working with at-risk youth with low- socioeconomic status and high trauma and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections
08.2017 - Current
- Provide educational and behavioral support to incarcerated youth in a residential corrections environment
- Serve as a leader within the department with the goal of creating a cohesive program that balances behavioral health management, education, and corrections
- Designed and implemented programs and education services for students within a residential corrections environment
- Monitored achievement data and worked with other teachers to facilitate changes based on student need
- Created a partnership with Lewis Clark State College to provide dual credit and college classes
- Worked alongside behavioral health providers to align educational plans with behavioral health goals.
Core Teacher
Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Served as a core teacher working with a group of 12 students at a time
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Middle School, High School, vocational education, GED, and college students
- Responsible for classroom management for students in a correctional setting with high trauma and behavioral health concerns
- Accommodated behavioral health needs and interventions alongside therapeutic providers to create a safe and healthy learning environment.
English Teacher
Windsor CUSD #1
08.2007 - 05.2016
- Served as a High School English and Middle School Reading teacher for four grade levels
- Designed and taught Common Core/State Standards driven curriculum
- Implemented classroom management techniques
- Mentored new teachers
- Chaired several clubs and organizations
- Served as a liaison for several local non-profit volunteer organizations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville12.2006
Skills
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
- Trauma Informed Care Services
- Effective De-Escalation
- Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability Training
- Supervisory Academy
- Marzano High-Reliability Schools Level One Certification
- Microsoft Office Experience
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections
08.2017 - Current
Core Teacher
Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections
08.2016 - 08.2017
English Teacher
Windsor CUSD #1
08.2007 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Southern Illinois University
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