Shanna McDonald
Buna,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District
Kirbyville, TX
07.1997 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Teacher
Buna Independent School District
Buna, TX
07.1997 - 09.2022
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1997
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom restocking
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Development
- Elementary Education
Certification
- Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate from the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TX
- Dyslexia and other Reading Difficulties Certificate from Dishman Elementary School Beaumont, TX
- Dyslexia Recovery Certificate from Region 5 Service Center Beaumont, TX
- Learning with Colored Lenses the Irlen Method Certificate Beaumont, TX
- Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate from Neuhaus Dyslexia Center Bellaire, TX
- Teaching Making Sculptures Certificate from Stark Museum of Art Teacher Education Program Beaumont, TX
- Teaching Beginning Painting Certificate from Stark Museum of Art Teacher Education Program Beaumont, TX
- Excet Certificate for Elementary Grades 1-8 passed in all subjects including Art/Music
Accomplishments
- Award- 100% STAAR Reading Passed for Remediation students for 15 years from Buna ISD
- Award- 100% STAAR Reading Passed for Remediation students for 1 year from Kirbyville CISD
Affiliations
- Volunteer: Mighty Mustard Seeds after school program and VBS at church In Buna, TX
- Enjoy Road Trips: went on one with my Husband and Daughter to Canada with 50 rescue dogs to get them adopted and went on one to Arkansas to pick up wooden doors that turned into a grand adventure
- Enjoy: arranging wedding flowers Only for family members
- Also Enjoy: drawing, painting, and reading books
- Enjoy Classic Car Shows
- Enjoy trips to the lake and beach
Extra Educational Experience
- UIL Coach for Oral Reading for 10 years
- Student Council Sponsor for 5 Years
- Cheer Sponsor for 1 Year
- School Bus Driver for 5 Years
- Field Trip Chaperone for 20 Years
- Youth Group Leader at Church for 5 Years
- Assistant Group Leader and Camp Chaperone 3 Years
- Resource Inclusion Aid and Art Teacher for 5 Years
- Remedial Reading/Dyslexia Teacher for 21 Years
- Cafeteria Monitor for 3 Years
- Autism Inclusion Aid for 5 Years
- Uncertified ESL Teacher for 5 Years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District
07.1997 - 07.2024
Teacher
Buna Independent School District
07.1997 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F Austin State University
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