Shannon M. Parkinson
Vineland
Summary
Energetic and compassionate leader deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive educational and spiritual environment. Comprehensive understanding of curriculum development and student assessment, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. Focus on creating a supportive school community where every student can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive to the Head of School
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
07.2022 - Current
- A mix of administrative, organizational, and interpersonal tasks for the Head of School at all girls Catholic high school in Newfield
- Calendar management, communication, document preparation, meeting logistics, community engagement, policy and procedure support, strategic initiatives, deadlines and prioritization of tasks and projects, relationship management of internal and external stakeholders, and conflict resolution
- Strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal skills with professional discretion and confidentiality
- Proficient in Google Suite platform
- Adaptability and strong problem solving skills that support a dynamic school environment
After School Program Site Supervisor
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Overall responsibility to supervise the daily day to day After School Program for grades K-8
- Maintain appropriate staff to student ratios, supervision and professional development of staff, manages discipline of students when necessary, development of daily student and staff schedule of activities, communicates with parents, staff, and outside contractors for supplement activities, oversees snack program with Lunch Coordinator, and follow New Jersey Department of Child Care Center regulations
Teacher
Catholic Partnership Schools – St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Development and implementation of Religion curriculum for Middle School grades6-8
- Development and implementation of Religion Enrichment for grades K-5
- Five years developing and implementing grade appropriate lesson plans based on the prescribed curriculum
- Overall supervision of an elementary school classroom including record keeping, organization, atmosphere and environment for grade3 inclusive and middle school, grades6-8
Instructional Aide
Camden County Educational Services Commission
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assist teachers in the classroom with instruction for classified students in grades 7-12
Teacher of Social Studies
St. Joseph Regional School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Develop and implement grade appropriate lesson plans based on the prescribed curriculum for Social Studies
- Overall supervision of the middle school classroom including record keeping, organization, atmosphere and environment for grades 6,7,8
School Age Child Care Director
Haddon Twp. Public Schools
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Responsible for total administration of After School Care, Extended Care Kindergarten and Summer Recreation Programs grades K - 5
- Preparation and implantation of operating budget, program marketing, staff recruitment, development, supervision, retention, and evaluation
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach
Paul VI High School
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Supervision and lesson planning for field hockey and lacrosse skills, conditioning, positioning, and strategic play
- Responsible for distribution and collection of equipment, develop sportsmanship and Christian principles for team development
Administrative Assistant
Wells Fargo Advisors
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Preparation of portfolio review kits for clients, expense reports, client birthday cards, client mailing, answering phone, customer services and research fund information under the direct supervision of the Financial Advisor
Teacher of Social Studies and Religion
St. Nicholas Academy
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Develop and implement grade appropriate lesson plans based on the prescribed curriculum for Social Studies and Religion
- Overall supervision and management of the middle school classroom for grades 6,7,8
Field Hockey Coach –7/8 and Freshmen
Haddon Twp. Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Lesson planning of field hockey skills, conditioning, positioning, strategic play and elements of the game
- Responsible for distribution and collection of equipment
Child Care Director, Nursery School Teacher
Family Y of Burlington County
01.1993 - 12.2002
- Responsible for the total administration and leadership of multiple child care centers, nursery school, on-site Kindergarten, before and after school care, and summer camp
- Development, preparation and implementation of lesson plans to operating budgets
- Supervision of children birth to18
- Staff recruitment, development, training, supervision and evaluation while respecting the Christian principles of the YMCA
- Family Services Director: Roxborough YMCA, Philadelphia, PA; Camp Coordinator, School Age Child Care Counselor and Site Supervisor: Suncoast Family YMCA, Clearwater, FL
Education
Masters in Education Leadership -
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE02-2023
Bachelor of Science Education -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-1993
Associates of Arts -
St. Petersburg Junior College
Clearwater, FL12-1990
High School Diploma - undefined
Collingswood Senior High School
Collingswood, NJ01.1988
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Administrative skills
- Problem resolution
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy and procedure development
- Education administration
Certification
- Teacher of Social Studies – NJDOE
- application in progress Principal/Administrative Leader - NJDOE
- various workshop hours in education and coaching 1993-present
Timeline
Executive to the Head of School
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
07.2022 - Current
After School Program Site Supervisor
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral
09.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Catholic Partnership Schools – St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral
09.2015 - 06.2022
Instructional Aide
Camden County Educational Services Commission
09.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher of Social Studies
St. Joseph Regional School
09.2013 - 06.2014
School Age Child Care Director
Haddon Twp. Public Schools
08.2010 - 08.2013
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach
Paul VI High School
01.2009 - 12.2011
Administrative Assistant
Wells Fargo Advisors
06.2008 - 08.2010
Teacher of Social Studies and Religion
St. Nicholas Academy
01.2007 - 12.2008
Field Hockey Coach –7/8 and Freshmen
Haddon Twp. Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2007
Child Care Director, Nursery School Teacher
Family Y of Burlington County
01.1993 - 12.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Collingswood Senior High School
- Teacher of Social Studies – NJDOE
- application in progress Principal/Administrative Leader - NJDOE
- various workshop hours in education and coaching 1993-present
Masters in Education Leadership -
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science Education -
University of South Florida
Associates of Arts -
St. Petersburg Junior College
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