Highly experienced Level II Teacher with over 14 years of experience in Elementary Education. Dedicated to the development of each student's educational, social, and emotional growth while accurately tracking student progress and administering state required, performance-based testing. Communicates frequently and effectively with parents and colleagues to develop, build, and maintain parent involvement and community relationships. Professional educator who improves curriculum development and implementation based upon the Common Core State Standards and individual student needs while utilizing technology integration and applying education across the disciplines using STEM.
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Shannon M Mata
Salem,Oregon
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Licensed Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute
01.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Followed and supplemented classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Adapted swiftly to new classrooms and curriculums due to the nature of substitute teaching, consistently providing high-quality instruction despite unfamiliarity with specific course materials.
Salem Keizer School District
Teacher
09.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Successfully taught ESOL 1st and 2nd combo class, and ESOL 1st grade with SKPS.
- Planned independently and collaboratively to implement integrated lessons that met national and state standards.
- Incorporated multiple teaching strategies into daily classroom schedule to meet individual needs of 27 to 30 students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Provided safe and supportive conferences with parents and interpreters from many different cultures to address questions, discuss academic progress, and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on observation and standardized testing results.
- Served on the Safety Committee designed to ensure the school and its grounds were safe for all students and met state requirements.
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Teacher
08.2007 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Successfully taught four (4) different grades over ten (10) years; Kindergarten (6) years, 1st grade (2) years, 3rd grade (2) years, and 5th grade (1) year with class sizes ranging from 20 to 27 students.
- Faithfully and dutifully educated students in the least restrictive environment using Common Core State Standards to prepare students for State Testing.
- Participated in Rotary Club of New Mexico DAY Reading Foundation for Title-1 schools and Dick Hiller Tutoring Foundation, (4) years. These programs provided at-risk students small group instruction for 2 additional hours of before or after-school tutoring each week for 10 weeks.
- Served on multiple curriculum adoption committees, including Common Core Adoption and Implementation Committee responsible for educating each site regarding CCSS from 2009-2012 in math and literacy
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents regularly to update them on their student's areas of growth and set new goals according to their IEP or SAT.
- Attend to student's individual health needs including first aid. Completed additional training in CPR, AED, Epi-Pen, and inhaler administration.
- Achievements:
Successfully completed each school year with 95% of students reading at or above grade level.
Successfully completed each school year with 80% of students gaining more than one grade level in math.
Received National Award for being a top Green School.
Albuquerque Public Schools
Teacher
10.2006 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Successfully taught Kindergarten with 20 students.
- Implemented Reader's and Writer's workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Education
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Bachelor of Science from Education
2006
University Overview
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Dean's List each semester 2004-2006
- GPA 3.94
Skills
- Excellent classroom management focusing on frequent positive feedback
- Design and implement lesson plans that apply Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains and Higher Order Thinking
- Actively engage students through creative lesson planning using technology and hands-on learning including STEM
- Adapt and differentiate lessons based upon student needs by providing specific scaffolding and support
- Effectively analyze student data to drive instruction and break down gap analysis for grade level
- Thorough knowledge of Common Core State Standards K-5th grade
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with staff, parents, and community members in both verbal and written communications
- Expertise in managing teaching materials and materials preparations
Timeline
Licensed Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
09.2017 - 05.2019
Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2017
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
10.2006 - 05.2007
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science from Education
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