Shannon Asher
Ringgold,Georgia
Summary
Innovative Certified Elementary Educator/K-12th Special Educator bringing 6 years of background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Caring and hardworking professional who builds excellent rapport with students, staff, and parents to meet the upmost academic needs of all learners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Murray County PreK Center
Chatsworth, GA
09.2021 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Hamilton County Board Of Education
Chattanooga, TN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught virtually and in-class together.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Interventionist/SpED Teacher/2nd Grade Teacher
Catoosa County Public Schools
Ringgold, GA
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennesse Tech University
Cookeville, TN05.2016
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Selection
- Behavioral Improvements
- Standardized Tests
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Computer Proficiency
- Problem Solving
Certification
SpED Certified K-12th
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Murray County PreK Center
09.2021 - Current
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Hamilton County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
Interventionist/SpED Teacher/2nd Grade Teacher
Catoosa County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennesse Tech University
SpED Certified K-12th
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