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Shannon Mavros

Audubon,NJ

Summary

Passionate and dedicated teacher with a demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning across many different classroom settings. Managed diverse classrooms, assessed student progress, and developed positive relationships with students and staff. Adept in the application of excellent communication and problem-solving skills to provide students with the necessary tools to achieve a love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Currently holds a NJ certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, and a Florida K-5 teaching certificate.

Received a micro-credential in Early Literacy to be used as credit toward a Reading endorsement.

Completed three 60-hour ESOL courses.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Support (MAS)

Audubon School District
Audubon, NJ
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated small-group instruction in reading, writing, and math according to individual student needs.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Monitored student performance data and generated reports as needed.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Kindergarten Dual LanguageTeacher

Seminole County Schools
Casselberry, FL
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented the school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish a personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Created a child-centered learning environment characterized by the consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Created, managed, and participated in a variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop their full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, the general well-being of the school, and the collective interest of the staff and student body.
  • Exercised good classroom management, focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations, along with appropriate natural consequences. Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress, and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Cultivated language skills through the use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes, and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of language.
  • Collaborated with the kindergarten team in planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness, and decoding skills.
  • Observed and assessed student performance, and charted progress.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.

Academic Support: Small Group Tutorial K-3

Seminole County Schools
Casselberry, FL
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked with small groups K-3 in reading and math.
  • Developed a strong rapport with students, ensuring that students felt supported in their academic journey.
  • Monitored student progress closely, intervening early when necessary to address challenges or concerns regarding coursework completion or understanding of concepts.
  • Increased student motivation with creative lesson plans that catered to individual learning styles.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Seminole County Schools
Casselberry, FL
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Student Teacher

Garfield Elementary School
Collingswood, NJ
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Assisted with the management of classroom rules, procedures, and expectations to instill discipline and observance of the conduct code.
  • Increased students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.

Education

Teacher Certification - Teacher Prep

Rutgers Univesity
Camden
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Antrhopology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
12-2006

Micro Credential In Early Literacy -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Experience with ESL and special-needs students
  • Classroom management
  • Personalized instruction
  • Data analysis
  • Student engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Proficient with:

Google Classroom, Genesis, IXL, Formative, Frontline, Skyward, and iReady

Timeline

Academic Support (MAS)

Audubon School District
09.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Dual LanguageTeacher

Seminole County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024

Academic Support: Small Group Tutorial K-3

Seminole County Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Seminole County Schools
10.2020 - 05.2022

Student Teacher

Garfield Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2010

Teacher Certification - Teacher Prep

Rutgers Univesity

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Antrhopology

Rutgers University

Micro Credential In Early Literacy -

University of Florida

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