Shannon Frazier EdD
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Accomplished and passionate educator well-versed in designing curriculum and assessment content with demonstrated success in maximizing student learning and engagement. Expert in conducting evidence-based research to support and engage school-aged learners. Demonstrated competencies in content development, design, and implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage more than 30 students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Provided ACT test preparation for students by facilitating practice tests, and teaching strategies for test taking.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Educational Consultant
Bertelsmann Education Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with organization directors and officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with directors to design and determine course objectives.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and teacher preparation programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Educator Preparation Program Specialist
Arizona Department Of Education
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with professional preparation institutions, local education agencies, educators, educator candidates, and other community representatives regarding effectiveness of preparation programs and needs of field.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement educator preparation program biennial reports templates, program applications, scoring rubrics, and objectives.
- Provided written expertise utilizing reports, training design and guidance documents regarding educator preparation program process.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
- Scheduled and Collaborated with more than 30 reviewers to provide independent reviews of EPPs in Arizona.
- Led onboarding activities and training for more than ten contracted reviewers.
- Coordinated communication among associations, allies, stakeholders and members to foster sales and connections between departments.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Spearheaded implementation of program rules, frameworks and toolkits to facilitate smooth change management process.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
- Developed and deepened productive community relationships to assist with defining requirements, executing plans and strengthening leadership.
- Determined customer needs and developed program initiatives according to preferences.
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
Elementary School Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills in school leadership and development.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Curriculum Contracted Consultant
Weld North Education
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with English Language Arts subject matter experts to evaluate, identify and align standards for 15 states to current learning platforms.
- Aligned current standards for multiple states that addressed early literacy, reading foundational and comprehension skills for elementary, middle and high school curriculum.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
GED Instructor/Elementary School Teacher
Nadaburg Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Created, organized and instructed lesson to acquaint 8-10 students with the GED test format, test preparation, and time management techniques associated with the testing requirements.
- Initiated interactive activities in the core subjects of math, science, history and English Language Arts to further the understanding of course material while creating a collaborative and positive learning environment.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Fourth Grade English Language Development Teacher
Imagine Schools
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Improved instruction methods for English language learners by using various assessment tools and strategies aligned with Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Model (SIOP).
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking utilizing phonics-based instructional strategies while differentiating and technology integration.
- Assisted leadership in establishing daily schedules and aligning curriculum to ELL standards to promote student growth on Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) standardized assessments.
- Collaborated with administration and other key stakeholders to ensure that students and teachers have resources needed to be successful.
- Ability to foster learning in all students by adapting instruction to individual differences, cultural backgrounds, developmental levels and level of English language proficiency.
Dean of Instruction/Office Manager
Great Hearts Academies, Teleos Preparatory Academy
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Established efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.
- Collaborated with Arizona Charter School Association and Galileo to coordinated benchmark data to monitor, evaluate, and implement intervention strategies.
- Developed campus master teacher/class schedule for more than 30 faculty members to guarantee maximum instruction time for teachers and students.
- Served as student study team member to assist Special Education Coordinator with communication with parents and observing, monitoring, and establishing behavior intervention plans to support student learning.
- Coordinated classroom management support, lunchroom supervision, and organized substitutes for elementary grades.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona05.2025
Doctorate - Curriculum And Instruction, K-12
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Technology integration
- Testing and evaluation
- Academic research
- Classroom instruction and presentations
- Curriculum planning and development
- Individualized student support
- Relationship building and networking
- National and State standards
- Analysis and reporting
- Subject matter expertise
- Adaptive and inquiry-based learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Multimedia integration
- Editing and proofreading
- Feedback Analysis
Certification
- AAQEP Proposal Reviewer: Quality Review Team
- Arizona Adult Teaching Certification
- Arizona Elementary Teaching Certification
- Arizona Secondary Teaching Certification (in progress)
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
Accomplishments
Highly Qualified Teacher
Multi-cultural Education
Student Growth Award
Team Lead and Mentor Teacher
Mae Thomas English Composition Award
Psychology Dean's List
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Dysart Bond and Override Committee Member
- AAQEP Reviewer
- Arizona Department of Education, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office (STAT) Superintendent Teacher Advisory Team Member 2021
- Arizona Adult Teaching Certification
- Arizona Elementary Teaching Certification
Conferences
- AAQEP Emerging Leaders Conference, September 2022
- CAEP Accreditation Workshops, September 2022
- K-12- Arizona Induction Symposium, October 2022
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Educational Consultant
Bertelsmann Education Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
Educator Preparation Program Specialist
Arizona Department Of Education
06.2022 - 02.2023
Curriculum Contracted Consultant
Weld North Education
07.2021 - 12.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2022
GED Instructor/Elementary School Teacher
Nadaburg Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2019
Fourth Grade English Language Development Teacher
Imagine Schools
07.2012 - 05.2015
Dean of Instruction/Office Manager
Great Hearts Academies, Teleos Preparatory Academy
07.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Phoenix
Doctorate - Curriculum And Instruction, K-12
Argosy University
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
- AAQEP Proposal Reviewer: Quality Review Team
- Arizona Adult Teaching Certification
- Arizona Elementary Teaching Certification
- Arizona Secondary Teaching Certification (in progress)
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
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