Shannon Rojo
Mertzon,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educator with a Texas teaching certification and ESL expertise, recognized for fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents at Irion County ISD. Skilled in lesson planning and utilizing Google Suites, I successfully implemented Amplify Knowledge and Skills in the Kindergarten classroom. Using proven strategies to enhance learning for diverse student populations, promoting academic and emotional growth. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Irion County ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher
CVCOG
07.2010 - 06.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08-2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Parent and student communication
- Task prioritization and time management
- Assigning and grading work
- Lesson planning
- Implemented Amplify Knowledge and Skills (3years)
- Google Suites
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- ESL Certified
- Experience working with ESL, GT and SPED Students
- Interpersonal Skills
- Texas teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
- Strong communication skills
Accomplishments
Nominated teacher of the year in 2022, spotlighted in 2024 and 2025.
Certification
EC-6 Generalist Texas Teacher Certified
ESL
First Aid & CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Irion County ISD
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
CVCOG
07.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashford University
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