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Shannon Wight

Shannon Wight

Educstor
Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record, excelling in relationship building and student engagement. Enhanced college acceptance rates through personalized guidance and innovative teaching methods. A positive role model, I foster a growth mindset and cultural sensitivity, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Mentor, Assistant Coach

Houston ISD
08.2009 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Established a supportive, nurturing environment for students and athletes that promoted positive engagement and a rich growth mindset
  • Managed social media accounts for our Athletics department
  • Mentored and supported athletes’ academic and athletic goals and progress
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher

CFISD
08.2003 - 06.2009

Teacher

Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2000 - 09.2002
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

Retention Coordinator

Success Institute of Business
12.1998 - 06.2000
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Secondary Teaching Certification Program

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2000

Baccalaureate - English Education

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
06.1998

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Student rapport
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Community involvement
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Subject matter expertise

Certification

  • ESL Certification
  • Art Certification
  • Dyslexia Provider
  • Secondary Language Arts

Timeline

Teacher, Mentor, Assistant Coach

Houston ISD
08.2009 - Current

Teacher

CFISD
08.2003 - 06.2009

Teacher

Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2000 - 09.2002

Retention Coordinator

Success Institute of Business
12.1998 - 06.2000

Post-Degree Certificate - Secondary Teaching Certification Program

University of Houston

Baccalaureate - English Education

Texas State University

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