Shannon Eldridge

• High School Academic Specialist
• Participated in and led professional learning communities in exploring teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and maintain student engagement.
• Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and accreditation requirements.
• Organized workshops and seminars on various academic topics, fostering intellectual growth among the learning community.
• Contributed to program evaluation efforts, identifying areas of improvement and recommending data-driven solutions.

• Middle School Literacy Specialist
• Evaluated the effectiveness of literacy programs through ongoing data analysis, making adjustments as needed to maximize results.
• Acted as a resource for colleagues, sharing best practices and innovative approaches to teaching reading and writing skills across the curriculum.
• Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional learning communities focused on refining instructional strategies and enhancing student outcomes.
• Developed comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligning instructional materials with state standards and best practices.
• Provided targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
• Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students.
• Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.

• Middle School/High School Literacy Coach
• Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
• Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
• Implemented evidence-based literacy strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and writing abilities among students.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.

• 11th grade U.S
• History and AP U.S
• History 10th grade World History and Advanced World History
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

• Adjunct US History
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

-Middle School English and social studies teacher

-High School U.S. History and AP U.S. History teacher

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.