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Shanna Siller

Bulverde,TX

Summary

Educational leader with servant's heart and deep desire to cultivate virtue in students, colleagues, and oneself. Proven track record in enhancing academic faculty skills, fostering teamwork, and orchestrating major campus events. Skilled in organizational planning and demonstrates exceptional collaboration and coordination abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Teachers

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
01.2023 - Current
  • Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training of academic faculty members.
  • Develops faculty through a process of teaching observations, feedback sessions, and follow-up on action items.
  • Collaborates with faculty and on-campus experts to develop plans of support for struggling students.
  • Serves as the administrator for ARD, 504, and IHP meetings and other parent-teacher conferences.
  • Collaborates with faculty, staff and families to identify and address school cultural and academic challenges.
  • Collaborates with other leadership members to plan and execute major campus events.
  • Manages the time-approval process for hourly employees.
  • Coordinates substitute coverage for faculty absences.

Kindergarten Team Lead

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
08.2018 - 01.2023
  • Coached and mentored Kindergarten team members in teaching techniques, classroom management, parent communications, and understanding Great Hearts school culture.
  • Served as the liaison between the Leadership team and the Kindergarten teaching team; guided the team in executing campus wide initiatives.
  • Coordinated grade-level events such as literature celebrations and field trips.
  • Fostered a healthy team dynamic through crucial conversations, team activities, and accountability to shared goals.
  • Invited to lead grade-level breakout sessions during New Faculty Orientation.

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
10.2016 - 01.2023
  • Planned and implemented daily lesson plans that followed Great Hearts curricular defaults and were TEKS aligned.
  • Communicated frequently with parents and Leadership to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Mentored Apprentice Teachers in classroom management and understanding Great Hearts school culture and discipline.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to develop reading skills.
  • Trained in the Spalding method for phonics based reading curriculum.

Kindergarten Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Actively supported the Lead teacher during instruction with 1:1 reteaches, behavior redirection, and checking for understanding.
  • Monitored recess and lunch for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted in grading of homework and homework; managed student work portfolios.
  • Worked with the Lead teacher to learn about teaching techniques and best practices for parent communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Dallas
Irving, TX
05.2003

Skills

  • Faculty Development
  • Educational leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Planning and coordination

Timeline

Dean of Teachers

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
01.2023 - Current

Kindergarten Team Lead

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
08.2018 - 01.2023

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
10.2016 - 01.2023

Kindergarten Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Northern Oaks
04.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Dallas

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