Shannon Baranski
Rosenberg,Texas
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connect social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improve student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Develop a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Create lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilize technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Consult with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implement project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
- Give assignments, grade work and regularly discuss performance with students.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Houston Community College
06.2009 - Current
- Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with psychology department curriculum requirements for psychology courses.
- Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials and instructional media appropriate to educate a diverse population of students.
- Teach a variety of psychology courses through traditional and non-traditional methods on schedules that may include evening or weekend classes.
- Provide instruction for undergraduate and online courses in General Psychology and Lifespan Development.
- Maintain up-to-date grading and course content via Canvas.
- Responsible for creating class assignments and exams as well as maintaining attendance and grade records.
- Assist students with barriers to successful completion of course.
Education
Master of Arts - General Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2004
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom Management
- Technology Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Student needs assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Online Teaching
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
08.2012 - Current
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Houston Community College
06.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - General Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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