Shannon Carney
Gibsonville,NC
Summary
Currently, I teach English Language Arts at Western Alamance Middle School in Elon, NC. As an educator of 18 years, I am skilled at building positive relationships with students, parents, co-workers and the community, multi-tasking, organizing, problem-solving, and working both individually and as a team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Western Alamance Middle School
08.2009 - Current
- Create lessons that motivate and engage students
- Served on our School Improvement Leadership Team (SILT)
- Employ differentiated learning strategies and techniques to accommodate all types of learners
- Utilize many different types of technology programs, while teaching students remotely and in-person
- Provide a positive and loving learning environment, where students always feel safe and welcome
- Work closely with our school counselors to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of students
- Created and implemented our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, which continues to be successful
Online ESL Teacher, Ages 4-12
QKIDS
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught English as a second language to students from China, using a specific online program that contains a variety of engaging learning activities and teaching techniques
- Motivated and encouraged students, while providing a positive online learning
environment
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHER, GRADE 6
Douglas J. Regan Intermediate School
08.1995 - 01.1999
- Created lessons to engage and motivate students
- Used various strategies and techniques to accommodate all levels of learners
- Provided students with a loving and positive learning environment
- Created and taught a summer enrichment program called “Wildlife Adventures.”
Education
Masters of Science in Progress - Counselor Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2025
Master of Science - Education
State University of New York, College At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York, College At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York12.1992
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional planning
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Peer Collaboration
- Academic Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Education Award
- Alamance-Burlington School District 2019 Teacher of the Year Semifinalist
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher, Ages 4-12
QKIDS
03.2020 - 08.2021
Sixth Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Western Alamance Middle School
08.2009 - Current
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHER, GRADE 6
Douglas J. Regan Intermediate School
08.1995 - 01.1999
Masters of Science in Progress - Counselor Education
East Carolina University
Master of Science - Education
State University of New York, College At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York, College At Buffalo
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