Shannon Hourihan
Ocean City,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments. Demonstrated success in problem-solving and building strong relationships with students, families and and team members. Committed to supporting ML success and achieving goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snow Hill Middle School/Snow Hill Elementary
08.2024 - Current
ESOL Specialist
Ocean City Elementary School
Ocean City, Maryland
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
- Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
- Create and implement lessons adopted from the curriculum to meet individual language proficiency standards and individual learning styles
- Create assessments to facilitate language progress
Spanish I Teacher
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Berlin, Maryland
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented curriculum for Spanish from Pre-K-8th grade based on Maryland State Standards
- Created an exploratory course focused on listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Explored cultures, geography, and daily living practices of those who speak Spanish
North American Language and Cultural Auxiliary
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte
Barcelona, Spain
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Encouraged students to use English naturally within specific contexts
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare motivating English activities
- Created instructional material to prepare students for end of year English Competency exams
Education
Masters in Teaching English - English to Speakers of Other Languages
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, Maryland01.2010
Bachelor of Science - International Studies/Spanish
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland01.2003
General Studies - Literature/Language
University of Northumbria
Newcastle, England01.2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Student engagement
- Cultural competency
- Effective communication
Certification
Maryland Teacher Certificate: ESOL- Pre-K-12
Timeline
Snow Hill Middle School/Snow Hill Elementary
08.2024 - Current
ESOL Specialist
Ocean City Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2024
Spanish I Teacher
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
08.2012 - 06.2014
North American Language and Cultural Auxiliary
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte
09.2011 - 05.2012
Masters in Teaching English - English to Speakers of Other Languages
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Science - International Studies/Spanish
Frostburg State University
General Studies - Literature/Language
University of Northumbria
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