Shannan Conrad
Norton Shores
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in leadership and curriculum development, focusing on Social Emotional Learning and positive behavior interventions. Proven ability to align instructional strategies, foster collaboration, and drive professional growth to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
Mona Shores High School
Norton Shores
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered professional development workshops on social emotional learning, enhancing staff understanding and implementation.
- Develop weekly lesson plan for staff that integrate SEL into academic content.
- Contributed to Student Leadership Team, utilizing Tiered Fidelity Inventory to strengthen Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports framework.
- Reviewed academic and behavior data to inform and refine PBIS strategies, supporting improved student outcomes.
- Led Hope Squad to facilitate peer-to-peer suicide prevention initiatives.
Social Studies Department Chair
Mona Shores High School
Norton Shores
12.2015 - Current
- Led professional learning community to align curriculum, enhance instruction, and implement common assessments.
- Developed and facilitated professional development sessions to enhance departmental skills and knowledge.
- Established norms and protocols to promote productive dialogue and unify staff for consistent implementation.
- Guided and recruited new staff for the department to enhance team capacity.
- Manage the budget and supplies for the department.
Social Studies Teacher
Mona Shores High School
Norton Shores
08.2001 - Current
- Teach Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement Human Geography, World History and Student Leadership.
- Integrated PBIS and social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies into daily instruction to reinforce positive behavior and enhance academic rigor.
- Designed and facilitated project-based learning (PBL) units that increased student engagement and promoted critical thinking through real-world applications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, History And Social Science
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2001
Associate of Arts - Education And History
Northwestern Michigan University
Traverse City, Michigan05-1998
Skills
- Trained and develop lessons on TRAILS curriculum for staff
- Trained to lead HOPE Squad and in the HOPE Approach
- Trained and lead Question, Referral and Persuade professional development for staff
- Attend PBIS national conference and create lessons for staff
- Attended the CASEL National Conference on Social Emotional Learning the last two years
- Scored AP World History exams for the Collegeboard for 5 years
- Coach Middle School Volleyball
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
Mona Shores High School
08.2024 - Current
Social Studies Department Chair
Mona Shores High School
12.2015 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Mona Shores High School
08.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, History And Social Science
Western Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Education And History
Northwestern Michigan University