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Shannon Rouse

New York

Summary

Seasoned Educational Director/Lead Teacher offering ten years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Education

Play Together NYC
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
  • Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 2 to 5.
  • Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.

Lead Teacher, UPK Classroom

Play Together NYC
08.2021 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.

Head Preschool Teacher

Saint Stephen Of Hungary School
08.2013 - 06.2021
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and school administration.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.

Director of Education

Saint Stephen Of Hungary School
08.2013 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
  • Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 1 to 3.
  • Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.

Education

Master of Science - Progressive Leadership

Bank Street School of Education
New York, NY
05-2025

Master Of Science - Early Childhood Education

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05.2015

Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Art

CUNY Brooklyn College
New York, NY
05.2013

Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2009

Skills

  • Student Counseling
  • Teacher Observation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Faculty Supervision
  • Student Retention
  • Class Scheduling
  • Parent Outreach
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Orientation Sessions
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Curricular Implementation
  • IEP Adherence
  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Classroom Evaluations
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • At-Risk Student Intervention
  • Fundraising

Certification

  • NY State Professional Teaching Certification, Birth to 2nd grade


Timeline

Director of Education

Play Together NYC
08.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher, UPK Classroom

Play Together NYC
08.2021 - Current

Head Preschool Teacher

Saint Stephen Of Hungary School
08.2013 - 06.2021

Director of Education

Saint Stephen Of Hungary School
08.2013 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Progressive Leadership

Bank Street School of Education

Master Of Science - Early Childhood Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Art

CUNY Brooklyn College

Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York

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