Shanna Fitzgerald
Temple
Summary
Dedicated educational professional specializing in classroom management and child development within priority charter schools. Led curriculum planning and enhanced student engagement, creating supportive learning environments. Developed innovative teaching strategies and resolved conflicts to improve educational experiences, fostering positive relationships that drive student success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Aide
Priority charter school
Temple
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted second grade teacher in implementing lesson plans and supporting student learning
- I helped teach the first grade under the supervision of the first grade teachers
- Provided teaching support across all grade levels, maintaining classroom order during teacher absences.
- Supported coach in conducting engaging and structured P.E. classes for second grade
- Managed front office procedures for signing in parents, visitors, and tardy students
- Completed various administrative projects for the principal and vice principal, supporting school operations.
- Handled multiple tasks assigned by school staff, ensuring efficient daily operations.
Lead Teacher
The Children's Courtyard
New Braunfels
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated outdoor play and gym activities, promoting children's physical development and social skills.
- Organized and decorated classroom environment, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of toys while preparing necessary supplies for each child.
- Logged children's progress and milestones in iPad for parent visibility and engagement in their child's development.
- We work on our daily curriculum/Activities each day.
- Prepare the children for Breakfast, Lunch and snacks.
- We get them ready to nap
- We make supply orders for curriculum week in advance.
- End of Day before closing, we do a deep clean so the classroom is ready for the next day.
- Welcome our little friends in the morning and say goodbye in the afternoon.
Resident Assistant
Rio Terra Senior Living
New Braunfels
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted residents with mobility by transferring them from wheelchairs to beds, ensuring comfort and safety during dressing and showering.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated social activities and events to enhance resident engagement.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Pre-K Teacher
The ARK Learning Center
Temple
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared pre-K students for kindergarten through engaging lessons and developmental activities
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated interactive activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Temple
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared accurate tax returns for clients during peak season, ensuring compliance with regulations and maximizing potential refunds
- Prepared individual and business tax returns using tax software systems.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
- Conducted client interviews to gather necessary financial information for filings.
Home Health Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
Georgetown
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided companionship and assisted clients with bathing, cleaning, cooking, and dressing to enhance their daily living experience.
- Assisted clients with daily activities and personal care tasks.
- Administered medications and managed health monitoring for clients.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to provide emotional support.
Assistant Manager
RadioShack
Taylor
03.2009 - 05.2011
- Supervised employees, developed staff schedules, and facilitated hiring process.
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling to optimize store efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees on customer service standards and sales techniques.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and product availability.
File Clerk and Receptionist
Austin auto color
Round Rock
04.2005 - 07.2005
- Coordinated daily office tasks to maintain smooth operations.
- Organized and maintained files for customer orders and inventory records.
- Processed incoming documents and ensured proper filing procedures were followed.
- Assisted team members with document retrieval and data entry tasks.
Data Entry Clerk
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Managed filing duties in safety responsibility department, transitioning to crime records data entry clerk to enhance data organization and accessibility.
- Entered and updated data in departmental databases accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed documents for completeness and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted staff in retrieving information from various databases and systems.
Education
High school diploma -
Taylor High School
Taylor, TX06.1988
Nursing - Upper secondary education
Temple Junior College
Taylor, TXMedical Assisting - Some college
Virginia College
AustinSkills
- Childcare education
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Teaching assistance
- Special education support
- Academic coaching
- Tutoring techniques
- Homework assistance
- Test preparation
- Educational support
- Instructional assistance
- Language acquisition support
- Interactive learning strategies
- Project-based learning
- Learning adaptation
- Educational technology
- Enrichment activities
- Community integration
- Volunteer supervision
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Activity oversight
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptability skills
- Conflict resolution
- Clerical expertise
- Administrative support
- Clerical support
- Record management
- Data analysis
- Reporting requirements
- Calendar organization
- Organizational enhancement
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Activity oversight
- Microsoft Outlook proficiency
- First aid certification
- First aid and CPR certified
- Safety
- Creative innovation
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptability skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Peer mentoring
- Social support
- Extracurricular coordination
- Behavior management
- Disability awareness
- Educational gaming
- Smartboard
- Leadership skills
- Merchandising techniques
- Planogram creation
- Product information
- High school engagement
- Instructional preparation
- Calm demeanor
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Student assistance
- Study skills
- Relationship building
- Autism spectrum
- Caregiving abilities
- Educational gaming
- Teaching assistance
- Instructional preparation
- Calm demeanor
- Educational support
- Individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Clerical expertise
- Autism spectrum
- Clerical support
Certification
- Caregiver Certification from VA, 01/01/25 to Present
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification, 07/01/24 to 07/31/26
- CPR Certification, 06/01/24 to 06/30/26
- Non-CDL Class C
- Paraprofessional Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Educational Aide
Priority charter school
01.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Teacher
The Children's Courtyard
10.2024 - 12.2024
Resident Assistant
Rio Terra Senior Living
07.2024 - 10.2024
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
11.2023 - 03.2024
Pre-K Teacher
The ARK Learning Center
03.2023 - 07.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
11.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
RadioShack
03.2009 - 05.2011
File Clerk and Receptionist
Austin auto color
04.2005 - 07.2005
Data Entry Clerk
Texas Department of Public Safety
08.1998 - 06.2000
High school diploma -
Taylor High School
Nursing - Upper secondary education
Temple Junior College
Medical Assisting - Some college
Virginia College