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Shannan M. Dorcy

Elementary, Early Childhood Teacher
Butler,PA

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective educator with a strong work ethic and valuable experience in the classroom at Butler Catholic School for eight years. Proven ability to foster a supportive learning environment while implementing play-based, hands-on learning strategies. Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and emotional skills. Strong understanding of classroom management skills to maintain a productive, respectful, and safe learning environment while adapting to individual student needs. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom and school needs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asst. Sequinette Director, Butler Marching Band

Butler Area School District
06.2020 - Current
  • Assist with band camp, afterschool rehearsals, and performances at football games, band festivals and parades
  • Assist flag team with flagging skills, techniques, and choreography.
  • Assist flag team in learning drill formations, drill chart reading, and marching fundamentals
  • Assist with logistics, rehearsals, and warm-ups during travel and trips
  • Promote proper stretching, mobility work, form and technique to train safely, build strength, and prevent injuries.
  • Create a positive and safe environment to work as a team and share constructive feedback with each other as a team

Principle Dance Instructor

SheLor School of Dance
09.1996 - Current
  • Principle dance instructor for preschool through high school aged students in various dance genres including acrobatics/gymnastics.
  • Prepare students and choreographed routines for stage performances, dance competitions, and ballet examinations.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Created a healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Implemented injury prevention strategies and strength training during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to plan and execute successful choreography and performances showcasing students' progress and achievements.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for competition preparation, leading to numerous awards and accolades for students.
  • Assisted studio owner in development of dance programs.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Certified in the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus, Module 1.
  • Completed multiple Professional Development classes in the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus.

Kindergarten and First Grade Spanish Teacher

Butler Catholic School
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Produced engaging interactive lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
  • Used technology in classroom, incorporating language learning videos and online resources to enhance education.

Middle School Art Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assessed student progress regularly with both formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly for maximum success.
  • Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students felt comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment or ridicule.
  • Planned and supervised class projects.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

3 and 4yr Old Preschool Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2025
  • Designed separate curriculums and creative lesson plans for 3 and 4 year old classrooms that incorporated hands-on activities and play-based interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young diverse learners.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive relationships and communication with parents in daily conversation using the Class Dojo App and in formal conferences.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by using the Heggerty curriculum, implementing engaging literacy activities, and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Created hands-on activities to teach basic math concepts while strengthening fine motor skills.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
  • Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility to help develop self-esteem and build confidence.
  • Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum.
  • Implemented religion curriculums God Made Me and God Made the World making God the foundation of the classroom.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay current on best practices in teaching methodologies and religious education.

4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Instructed 4th grade children in Science, Social Studies and PA State History.
  • Created lesson plans based on the current set curriculum with added visuals, hands on activities, experiments, and technology to enhance student learning.
  • Created own curriculum to teach PA State history.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
12-2002

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
05-1998

Skills

  • Elementary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Flexibility of instruction to fulfill the needs of the school
  • Development of age-appropriate curriculum with play-based, hands-on learning
  • Heggerty Trained
  • Effective classroom management
  • Strong work ethic and dependable

Certification

Pennsylvania Instructional I Elementary K-6

Pennsylvania Instructional I N-3

Timeline

Kindergarten and First Grade Spanish Teacher

Butler Catholic School
09.2024 - 06.2025

Middle School Art Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2024 - 06.2025

Asst. Sequinette Director, Butler Marching Band

Butler Area School District
06.2020 - Current

4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2019 - 06.2020

3 and 4yr Old Preschool Teacher

Butler Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2025

Principle Dance Instructor

SheLor School of Dance
09.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Butler County Community College

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