Shannon McChesney
Lakewood
Summary
Experienced with creating and delivering dynamic US History curriculum that engages students and promotes critical thinking. Utilizes innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance learning experiences. Track record of fostering collaborative classroom environment and tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade US History teacher
DPS, Lake Middle School
01.2025 - Current
- Duties include:
- Adapting curriculum to suit student population needs
- Communicating with families and other staff members to support student achievement and growth
- Creating and presenting material to classes and to colleagues for feedback
- Planning and implementing lesson plans and student action plans
Recruiter & Interviewer
Memphis Teacher Residency
01.2022 - Current
- Duties Include:
- Creating and providing informative materials to prospective graduate students that align with MTR’s mission and vision
- Guiding discussion around Graduate program demands and answering questions that prospective students have about the academic programing through Memphis Teacher Residency
- Reporting to professors and Program Directors with helpful information and suggestions about prospective students
World History Teacher–9th-12th grades
Soulsville Charter School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Duties include:
- Classroom leadership
- Effective curriculum creation and implementation for Tennessee World History Standards
- Communicating with team members, leadership, students and parents on a daily and weekly basis
- Creating and presenting Professional Development for teachers
Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Duties include:
- Recruiting students to join a school program
- Creating and implementing training plans for a variety of athletes
- Attending coaching Professional Development and trainings to grow in coaching knowledge
- Communicating with other teams and coaches about competition logistics
- Attending and officiating track and cross country meet functions
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Team Lead
Soulsville Charter School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Duties include:
- Effective communication with building leaders, coworkers, parents, and other support staff on a daily and weekly basis.
- Lesson planning for multiple preps, including implementing high quality, grade level content for middle school aged students.
- Implementing classroom management and student support strategies to meet the needs of all students and families.
- Coaching and mentoring new teachers and providing structures for team-level and school-wide changes and initiatives.
Education
Masters - Urban Education
Union University
01.2021
B.S. - Secondary Education, Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
01.2019
Skills
- Student advising
- Facilitating Professional Development
- Student records management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
8th Grade US History teacher
DPS, Lake Middle School
01.2025 - Current
World History Teacher–9th-12th grades
Soulsville Charter School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Recruiter & Interviewer
Memphis Teacher Residency
01.2022 - Current
Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach
01.2021 - 01.2025
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Team Lead
Soulsville Charter School
01.2021 - 01.2024
B.S. - Secondary Education, Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Masters - Urban Education
Union University