Shannon Comeau
Gloucester,Massachusetts
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative classroom teacher with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students with diverse needs. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Educator
Plum Cove Elementary School
09.2007 - Current
- Educated students in all curriculum areas, aligned with the common core standards, in an inclusion classroom
- Curriculum included guided reading/literacy block (Wit and Wisdom, Scott Foresman Reading Street, Enhanced Core Reading Instruction), phonics (Wilson's Fundations, Scott Foresman Reading Street, Enhanced Core Reading Instruction), writing process (Wit and Wisdom, Empowering Writers, Scott Foresman Reading Street, and Six Traits), math (Math in Focus, Investigations), science (Carolina STC Kits and Scott Foresman), and social/emotional (Second Steps)
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by implementing Responsive Classroom and PBIS philosophies and focusing on positive reinforcement
- Provided accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction to students with learning and behavioral disabilities
- Developed, organized, and facilitated workshops and professional development: LETRS, Wit and Wisdom Planning, Wit and Wisdom Engagement Strategies, and PBIS
- Worked cooperatively and productively with staff and students
- Participant on the Literacy Committee, Math and ELA Pilot Committees, Site Based Leadership Team, GTA Building Representative, and teacher liaison for the PTO
- Participated in staff meetings, college courses, professional development, workshops, and webinars
- Mentored new district teachers
Second Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Educated second grade students in all curriculum areas, aligned with the state frameworks, in an inclusion classroom
- Curriculum included guided reading, language (Rigby), phonics (Wilson's Fundations), writing process (First Steps), math (Investigations), science (Carolina Kits and Scott Foresman), and social/emotional (Second Steps)
- Developed, organized, and implemented a balanced literacy program focusing on the five components of reading instruction; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by implementing Responsive Classroom philosophy and focusing on positive reinforcement
- Provided accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction to students with learning and behavioral disabilities
First Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Educated first grade students in all curriculum areas, aligned with the state frameworks, in an inclusion classroom
- Curriculum included guided reading, language (Rigby), phonics (Wilson's Fundations), writing process (First Steps), math (Investigations), science (Carolina Kits and Scott Foresman), and social/emotional (Second Steps)
- Developed, organized, and implemented a balanced literacy program focusing on the five components of reading instruction; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by implementing Responsive Classroom philosophy and focusing on positive reinforcement
- Provided accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction to students with learning and behavioral disabilities
Second Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Educated second grade students in all curriculum areas, aligned with the state frameworks, in an inclusion classroom
- Curriculum included guided reading, language (Rigby), phonics (Wilson's Fundations), writing process (First Steps), math (Investigations), science (Carolina Kits and Scott Foresman), and social/emotional (Second Steps)
- Developed, organized, and implemented a balanced literacy program focusing on the five components of reading instruction; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by implementing Responsive Classroom philosophy and focusing on positive reinforcement
- Provided accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction to students with learning and behavioral disabilities
Education
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts05.2007
B. A. - Elementary Education and Child in Society
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts06.2004
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Literacy strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Social-emotional learning
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure in Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8, 395294
- Massachusetts Professional Teacher Licensure in Elementary Education, 395294
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Trainings and Professional Development
-Fundations
-Wilson Language Systems Level 1 Certification (in progress)
-LETRS
-Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Trainings
-Wit and Wisdom
-Science of Reading
-PBIS
-Responsive Classroom
-Mentor
-Developing Mathematical Ideas
-How the Brain Learns Math
-Bar Modeling
-Data Coach
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Plum Cove Elementary School
09.2007 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2006 - 06.2007
First Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Second Grade Teacher
Milton L. Fuller School
09.2004 - 06.2005
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Lesley University
B. A. - Elementary Education and Child in Society
Boston College
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