Shannin Willis
Upland,CA
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Jurupa Unified School District, excelling in data interpretation and team management. Spearheaded the implementation of MTSS, enhancing student outcomes through targeted interventions. Adept at fostering collaborative teamwork and developing training programs that empower educators and support at-risk students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Supervisor
Riverside County Of Education
Riverside, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct a minimum of 12 formal observations and assessments per intern annually; deliver actionable feedback and submitted digital evaluations via LMS.
- Facilitated collaboration with Site Administrators and Mentors through two semester meetings to assess performance, track progress, and enhance support strategies.
- Facilitate weekly virtual cohort sessions and participate in biannual faculty data-analysis meetings to monitor intern growth and program effectiveness.
- Implemented cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and culturally responsive practices to foster inclusive teaching and effective supervision.
- Delivered 144+ non-EL and 45+ EL annual support hours with Site Mentors, facilitating credential completion.
TSA-MTSS
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Lead implementation and refinement of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across school sites
- Developed tiered academic and behavioral intervention systems aligned to student needs
- Analyze schoolwide data (academic, behavioral, attendance) to identify trends and guide intervention planning
- Facilitated MTSS team meetings and data cycles to drive effective problem-solving
- Coached and provided technical assistance to administrators, teachers, and support staff on implementing intervention strategies
- Design and deliver professional development on MTSS, PBIS, data use, and differentiated instruction
- Collaborate with site teams to build sustainable systems tailored to individual school contexts
Home Hospital Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
- Initiated learning methods that enhanced student comprehension and maximized learning time.
Special Education Department Chair
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Directed daily operations of special education program, supporting education specialists with caseload management and case consultations to improve service delivery.
- Used data to plan, set annual student goals, organize, and manage an effective special education program and department.
- Planned and facilitated staff development and in-service training, enhancing educators' knowledge and skills in special education practices.
- Provided leadership during department meetings to discuss updates and address concerns.
- Collaborated with administration, school psychologist, counselors, and teachers to review student data, conduct assessments, and streamline special education referral process.
- Conducted weekly Special Education meetings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
- Facilitated IEP meetings as an administrative designee.
- Assisted general education teachers with accommodating and modifying curriculum.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education Specialist
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Facilitated development of individualized educational plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with teachers.
- Devised lesson plans designed to enhance students' attention and engagement by evaluating and adapting coursework to individual needs.
- Educated parents and caregivers to enhance cooperation and support student learning and behavior.
- Counseled students on personal, academic, and behavioral issues, creating actionable plans to address barriers to success.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with students and parents to facilitate classroom objectives.
- Administer and conduct three-year evaluations.
- Extra duties- PLC Team Lead, Class advisor, Intern Site Mentor, Attendance Team, COST Team, Leadership Team,
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2021
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Training delivery
- Educational resources
- Student support strategies
- Data interpretation
- Regulatory compliance
- Deadline management
- Team leadership
- Collaborative projects
- Organizational communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Positive behavior strategies
Timeline
Intern Supervisor
Riverside County Of Education
01.2026 - Current
TSA-MTSS
Jurupa Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Home Hospital Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
03.2021 - Current
Special Education Department Chair
Jurupa Unified School District
04.2020 - Current
Education Specialist
Jurupa Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - San Bernardino
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
California State University - San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Los Angeles