Shannon Strader

Resource teacher: 2024-2025

• Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
• Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

4th/5th Grade Combo Teacher: 2023-2024

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Provided after-school homework/tutoring sessions for students who needed additional support in specific subjects.
• Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and improvement.
• Utilized various teaching styles, visuals aids, hands-on experiments adapted for different learners preferences.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

2nd Grade Teacher: 2021-2023

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and improvement.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

2nd/3rd Grade Teacher: 2020-2021

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Utilized various teaching styles-visual aids, hands-on experiments-adapted for different learners'' preferences resulting in improved understanding of complex topics.
• Developed strong relationships with students, families, and staff members to foster a supportive school community focused on academic success.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

3rd Grade Teacher: 2019-2020

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

1st Grade Teacher: 2017-2019

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

Kindergarten Teacher

• Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
• Participated on the PBIS School Committee
• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
• Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
• Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.

• Paraprofessional
• - Supervise children throughout the day
• - Work on individual tasks with the children
• - Take them to their specials (art, music, gym, lunch, and library)
• - Offer support in classroom, cafeteria, recess and anytime needed

• Teach daily lessons using weekly themes
• - Develop reading skills using blending ladders
• - Maintain Classroom Safety
• - Involve the children in large and small group activities
• - Supervise school age children on field trips in the summer
• -Organize Christmas and Graduation Programs

• Taught and created weekly themed lessons to engage children
• Developed handwriting skills
• Maintained organized, fun interactive classroom
• Created art projects to encourage children's creativity
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.