Shanna Vinzant
Jonesborough,TN
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations, dynamic instruction and innovative learning resources to foster child development. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Offering 12+ years of classroom experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K to 3rd Grade Teacher
North Bay Haven Charter Academy
Panama City, Florida
10.2012 - 05.2019
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success
- Created and managed IEPs and EPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Scored "Highly Effective" teacher evaluation rating from 2012-2019
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Planned lessons according to state standards and based on student need according to MAPS testing
Elementary Teacher
Kingsport City Schools/John Adams Elementary
Kingsport, Tennessee
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Developed engaging curriculum and performed daily classroom activities including taking attendance, creating lesson plans and teaching information in accordance with state testing material.
- Integrated interactive lessons into learning curriculum to engage students and elevate progress and social development.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
Child Protective Services Case Manager
Dept Of Children's Services
Blountville, TN
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Met response times by designated time frame 100% of the time
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible for families
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors
Education
Endorsement - Gifted Education
Beacon Online Educator
Panama City, FL2014
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN2009
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN2006
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Organizational skills
- Certified teacher
- Student progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Positive and encouraging
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
Additional Information
2017 Teacher of the Year
2016-2018 Elementary Yearbook Coordinator
2015-2019 3rd Grade Department Chair/Team Leader
2015-2016 Cheerleading Coach
References
Mike McLaughlin-North Bay Haven Elementary Principal....850.630.6427
Rosie Hendrickson-North Bay Haven Elementary Assistant Principal....850.814.1604
Kelly Allan-Colleague...850.814.6195
Deborah Collins...850.866.6196
Dr. Dwain Arnold-Kingsport City Schools Chief Academic Officer....423.863.2259
Peggy Rochelle-former SPED teacher for Kingsport City Schools/Associate Professor College of Education at Tusculum College....423.477.4694
Timeline
Pre-K to 3rd Grade Teacher
North Bay Haven Charter Academy
10.2012 - 05.2019
Elementary Teacher
Kingsport City Schools/John Adams Elementary
08.2009 - 10.2012
Child Protective Services Case Manager
Dept Of Children's Services
01.2007 - 11.2007
Endorsement - Gifted Education
Beacon Online Educator
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
East Tennessee State University