Shannon Tidwell
Washington,DC
Summary
Childhood education specialist with diverse experience teaching and nurturing students outside of standard school days. Conducts disciplined and organized classroom and demonstrates care and concern for students' personal well-being and academic success. Computer-savvy professional with technology teaching and support experience for students needing extra help and for high-achievers. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Dedicated Teacher with proven experience providing instruction, guidance and counseling across diverse learning platforms. Possesses strong track record of improving test scores and providing diverse student bases with high-impact lessons. Skilled team player skilled at working with all levels of faculty, administrators and parents to resolve problems and conflicts professionally.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant strategy and logistics
DCPS
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2022 - Current
- Supported DCPS school office operations and daily front desk communication.
- Managed student records, attendance logs, and confidential filing systems.
- Coordinated calendars, meetings, and scheduling for administrators and staff.
- Assisted parents, students, and visitors with questions and school information.
- Entered data into DCPS systems and maintained accurate office documents.
- Prepared correspondence, forms, and reports for school administrative needs.
- Routed calls, messages, and requests to proper DCPS personnel.
- Organized office supplies, materials, and records for smooth school operations.
- Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
- Stocked inventory and ordered office and kitchen supplies.
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
- Offered reception coverage to relieve staff during absences or breaks.
Aftercare Teacher
DCPS
Washington, DC
08.2014 - Current
- Assessed student needs and identified specific goals to improve academic performance.
- Organized and set up classrooms in preparation for lessons.
- Planned both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices and program philosophy.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to bring to parents' attention.
- Encouraged children to try and experience new things to expand learning experiences.
- Executed skill acquisition programs to increase functional skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts.
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
Educational Aide
DCPS
Washington, DC
08.2012 - Current
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Provided individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of each pupil.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Kept track of daily attendance of 24 students.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Job Corp
Baltimore, MD06.2001
Skills
- Effectively work with parents
- Safety protocols
- Positive student engagement
- Effective listening
- Data confidentiality
- File management
- Document preparation
- Operations support
- Schedule and calendar management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
CDA
Timeline
Assistant strategy and logistics
DCPS
07.2022 - Current
Aftercare Teacher
DCPS
08.2014 - Current
Educational Aide
DCPS
08.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Job Corp