Shannon Zvoch
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator and advisor with a proven track record in developing, mentoring, and coaching both beginning and master teachers. Eager to transition into a new field to apply and expand upon these skills. Ultimate goal is to make a positive impact and contribute to the success of a dynamic team. Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher and mentor with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Well-versed in both classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
School Board of Alachua County
09.2008 - Current
- Currently teaching in a second grade classroom of 35-40 students
- Taught in a kindergarten classroom of 18-20 students for two years
- Taught in a first grade classroom of 18-20 students for ten years
- Skills include leading data review meetings and professional development, organizing lesson plans in all subject areas, developing curricula, integrating technology, and managing diverse classrooms, peer and intern mentoring and coaching
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- 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.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Teacher Specialist- Beginning Teacher Mentor Coach
School Board of Alachua County
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Guided two cohorts of 20-25 first years teachers as a Mentor Coach
- Skills include conducting beginning teacher coaching cycles, professional development, insuring student academic success and over 80% teacher retention rate
- Mentored novice teachers by providing guidance on lesson planning and classroom engagement techniques.
- Facilitated strong relationships between school administrators and first year teachers through open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Mentored new teachers through coaching sessions and constructive feedback, fostering a supportive work environment.
Professional Development Specialist
School Board of Alachua County
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed and Implemented the Distance Learning Model districtwide
- Leveraged technology to increase accessibility of training content, including e-learning modules, video resources, and virtual classroom platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between professional development initiatives and district wide objectives.
- Developed tailored training materials for diverse audiences, ensuring content relevancy and applicability to various job functions.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions on a wide range of topics for employees at all levels of the organization..
Title 1 School Administrator
School Board Of Alachua County
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Title I School Administrator/Title 1 Instructional Intervention Coach & Instructor
- Administrative Supervisor for two Title 1 teachers
- Maintained compliance with federal state regulations governing educational institutions ensuring the school's good standing and reputation in the community.
- Proposed and executed budget of $130,000 per school year.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall school performance metrics consistently over time.
- Supervised and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-1997
Skills
- Facilitating Data Review Sessions
- Professional development
- Structured Lesson Development
- Curriculum Design
- Technology Integration
- Leading Diverse Learning Environments
- Peer Mentorship
- Coaching
- Supporting New Teacher Development
- Supporting Student Achievement
Certification
- U.F. Lastinger Center Certified Instructional Coach & Advisor
- Clinical Educator Training
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
Professional Development
- Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
- School Website Administrator
- School Advisory Council - Chair
- Alachua County Education Association - Faculty Senior Representative
- Professional Development Faculty Coordinator & Presenter
- School Site Technology Trainer
- Grade Level Team Leader
Timeline
Teacher Specialist- Beginning Teacher Mentor Coach
School Board of Alachua County
08.2020 - 08.2022
Professional Development Specialist
School Board of Alachua County
03.2020 - 08.2020
Title 1 School Administrator
School Board Of Alachua County
08.2018 - 03.2020
Teacher - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
School Board of Alachua County
09.2008 - Current
- U.F. Lastinger Center Certified Instructional Coach & Advisor
- Clinical Educator Training
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
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