Shannon Biglin
Salisbury Mills,NY
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful educator with experience in general and special education classrooms, substitute teaching, and student support roles. Skilled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities developed through leadership roles in education, hospitality, and team management. Passionate about supporting diverse learners and committed to promoting student growth, engagement, and academic success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave Replacement – 1st Grade Collaborative Teaching (CT) Classroom
Washingtonville Central School District
03.2026 - Current
- Serve as the substitute teacher completing a leave replacement in a 1st grade collaborative team teaching classroom.
- Support both general and special education instruction in partnership with the classroom teacher.
- Provide small-group and individualized instruction in literacy and math.
- Implement classroom management strategies and maintain consistent daily routines.
Substitute Teacher
Washingtonville Central School District
11.2023 - Current
- Implement teacher lesson plans to maintain continuity of instruction.
- Manage classroom behavior and maintain structured learning environments.
- Support student engagement and communicate student progress with classroom teachers.
Bartender
Highball Tavern
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher – Grade 3 (General Education & Self-Contained Special Education)
Washingtonville Central School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught in both general education and self-contained special education 3rd grade classrooms.
- Designed and delivered lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards.
- Differentiated instruction to support students with IEPs and diverse academic needs.
- Led small-group reading and math instruction to reinforce core skills.
- Implemented classroom management strategies supporting positive student behavior.
- Collaborated with cooperating teachers and support staff to support student growth.
Bartender
FEAST at Round Hill
01.2022 - 01.2025
Yoga Instructor
Body Art Barn
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bookkeeper & Family Manager
Jay Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2022
Branch Manager
Hertz
01.2011 - 01.2015
After-School Program Staff
GOAL Program
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Facilitated educational and recreational activities for K–5 students.
- Provided homework assistance, tutoring, and individualized academic support.
- Promoted positive social interaction and a safe learning environment.
Education
M.S. - Childhood Education & Special Education (Grades 1–6)
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, NY07-2025
B.A. - History
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY05-2011
A.A. - Liberal Arts
SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY05-2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Supporting Students with IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Collaboration with Teachers and Support Staff
- Social-Emotional Learning Support
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification – Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
- New York State Initial Certification – Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6)
Timeline
Leave Replacement – 1st Grade Collaborative Teaching (CT) Classroom
Washingtonville Central School District
03.2026 - Current
Student Teacher – Grade 3 (General Education & Self-Contained Special Education)
Washingtonville Central School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Washingtonville Central School District
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
Highball Tavern
01.2022 - Current
Bartender
FEAST at Round Hill
01.2022 - 01.2025
Yoga Instructor
Body Art Barn
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bookkeeper & Family Manager
Jay Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2022
Branch Manager
Hertz
01.2011 - 01.2015
After-School Program Staff
GOAL Program
09.2009 - 05.2011
B.A. - History
SUNY Purchase
A.A. - Liberal Arts
SUNY Orange
M.S. - Childhood Education & Special Education (Grades 1–6)
University of Mount Saint Vincent