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SHANNON MCCURRY STRANDBERG
Aurora,CO
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborative with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offer strong organizational and student engagement skills. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provide instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Create positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Cherry Creek School District, Aurora, CO
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7-8
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Cherokee Trail High School, Aurora, CO
English Language Arts Teacher
2005.01 - 2022.05 (17 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Taught 100+ students while providing high degree of education customization when required
- Taught 65+ 9th grade students English and 65+ 9th grade students Pre-AP English
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete given lesson.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, and emails.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment
Bennett High School, Bennett, CO
English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
1991.08 - 2005.05 (13 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete given lesson.
- Taught 3 classes of 9th grade English Language Arts and 3 classes of 11th grade American Literature.
- Built relationships with over 70+ students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Education
University of Phoenix
Masters of Arts from Leadership and Administration
2010
University Overview
GPA: 4.0
Colorado State University
Bachelors of Science from Social Science
12.1991
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior/Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Lesson Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent and Student Communication
- Understanding of Content
Certification
LICENSE Professional Teacher License 364292
Endorsed In: Social Studies Education (7-12)
English Language Arts (7-12)
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7-8
Cherry Creek School District
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
English Language Arts Teacher
Cherokee Trail High School
2005.01 - 2022.05 (17 years & 4 months)
English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Bennett High School
1991.08 - 2005.05 (13 years & 9 months)
University of Phoenix
Masters of Arts from Leadership and Administration
Colorado State University
Bachelors of Science from Social Science
LICENSE Professional Teacher License 364292
Endorsed In: Social Studies Education (7-12)
English Language Arts (7-12)
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