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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Entrepenuer, Swimmer, Mom and Wife
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SHANNON CRASS

SHANNON CRASS

Fresno,CA

Summary

Educator with a wide range of experience as an adjunct professor, full-time instructional coach and classroom teacher. Natural leader skilled at leading and implementing curricular initiatives and effective instructional practices including the incorporation of technology. Highly effective at leading professional development sessions, specifically in engaging and motivating teachers in reflection and improvement of teaching practice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Content Specialist

Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
Fresno, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Supporting grade level meetings and in the moment coaching to allow opportunities for teachers to improve their craft
  • Providing professional development around deeper understanding of mathematical content and data driven instruction
  • Orchestrating problem-based lessons
  • Applying priority content documents to guide instruction
  • Building math practices and routines for reasoning
  • In-class academic coaching

Lead Teacher

Malloch Elementary
Fresno, CA.
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
  • Increased student progress and understanding of math learning targets by implementing classroom technology and blended learning classroom
  • Worked with adult learning theory for 5 years planning and collaborating in professional developments

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA.
01.2017 - Current
  • Led and prepared lectures for graduate level writing courses in education department and curriculum and instruction in teacher credential program
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives
  • Planned and prepared courses for credential students
  • Worked with over 28 teachers in Fresno Unified Region

Third Grade Teacher

Malloch Elementary
Fresno, CA.
01.2017 - Current
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies

Instructional Coach

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA.
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Interacted with teachers, students and co-workers to build support networks and enhance student success
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones
  • Supported teacher instruction by discussing concepts and creating custom practice questions
  • Case Load of 28 teachers

Teacher

Malloch Elementary
Fresno, CA.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for all multiple subjects

Education

Continuing Education -

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
2021

Certificate - Gifted and Talented

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
2019

M.D. - Reading and Language Arts

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
12.2016

Reading Recovery Certificate. -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
06.2002

Cultural Language And Diversity Certificate -

University of CA, San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.1998

Multiple Subject Teaching Degree - Education

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.1997

Bachelor of Arts -

University of CA, San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Cognitive Coaching
  • Early Learning Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Reading
  • Elementary Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Personalized Learning Instruction

Additional Information

  • AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS , National Blue Ribbon School. Atwater, 2001. Student Teacher of Year. University of San Diego, 1996.
  • Classroom used as model for ED ELEMENTS, differentiated instruction in a PLI blended learning classroom

Entrepenuer, Swimmer, Mom and Wife

  • Started Fig Tree Learning Center - Small group literacy and writing classes
  • Swimmer - NCAA waterpolo player, masters swimmer
  • Mom of three
  • Wife of 20 years

Timeline

Math Content Specialist

Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher

Malloch Elementary
01.2019 - Current

Instructional Coach

Fresno Unified School District
04.2017 - 07.2018

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Fresno Pacific University
01.2017 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

Malloch Elementary
01.2017 - Current

Teacher

Malloch Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016

Continuing Education -

Fresno Unified School District

Certificate - Gifted and Talented

Fresno Unified School District

M.D. - Reading and Language Arts

Fresno Pacific University

Reading Recovery Certificate. -

George Mason University

Cultural Language And Diversity Certificate -

University of CA, San Diego

Multiple Subject Teaching Degree - Education

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Arts -

University of CA, San Diego
SHANNON CRASS