Shantera Banks
Glenn Heights
Summary
Help scholars reach their IEP goals.
Help them feel confident and advocate for scholars who have disabilities.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Sped Teacher Assistant
Uplift Education
2022 - 2025
- Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child''s learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
- Improved student reading comprehension and fluency through targeted interventions and small group instruction.
- Designed instructional materials tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student, resulting in increased understanding of course content.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to identify areas of improvement in curriculum planning and instructional practices.
- Provided specialized instruction in math, reading, and writing for students with diverse learning needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment, resulting in decreased classroom disruptions.
- Collaborated with other teachers and support staff to provide a comprehensive educational experience for all students.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected regardless of their abilities or differences.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Ducanville Independent School District
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained classroom discipline
- Built and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Explain homework and classroom instruction
- Communicate with support staff
- Maintain classroom schedule
Infant Teacher
Lutheran Church
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Monitored behaviors and maintained good hygiene for the children.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces on a regular basis
- Encouraged infant’s development through communication skills utilizing baby sign language while promoting positive behaviors and social skills
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental request.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, scheduled meetings and increased overall student happiness.
Service Ambassador
Whataburger
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions.
- Assisted customers with orders
- Acted as a liaison between customers and staff
Realtor Assistant
Century 21
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Greeting clients
- Answering the telephone and making follow-up calls.
- Preparing correspondence
- Scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements.
- Preparing real estate forms and documents.
- Coordinating showings, assisting at open houses, and obtaining feedback.
Education
Psychology Major
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon, AZHigh School Diploma - undefined
Desoto High School
Desoto, TX01.2005
Skills
- Inclusion strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Life skills instruction
- Functional behavior assessment
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Lutheran Church
08.2018 - 02.2019
Substitute Teacher
Ducanville Independent School District
10.2017 - 05.2019
Service Ambassador
Whataburger
04.2016 - 07.2018
Realtor Assistant
Century 21
10.2011 - 08.2014
Psychology Major
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma - undefined
Desoto High School
Sped Teacher Assistant
Uplift Education
2022 - 2025
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