Shantina Margerum
Cordova,TN
Summary
A seasoned educator with a rich history at Memphis Shelby County Schools, I excel in classroom management and fostering student engagement. My career is marked by a commitment to enhancing learning through cooperative strategies and effective parent-teacher communication, significantly boosting academic success. Have a passion and love for children in all aspects of learning. With a high degree of efficiency, I’m eager to continue to maintain a professional background in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Porter-Leath Head Start Teacher
Porter-Leath
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create an engaging, inclusive educational environment for all students.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Pre-K Teacher
Shelby County Government Head Start
10.2009 - 05.2014
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
SCS Head Start Teacher, September 1995-2009
Shelby County Government Head Start
09.1995 - 05.2009
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
On-call Substitute Teacher, September
Memphis Shelby Schools
09.1990 - 02.1992
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Germantown, TN06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2006
Associate of Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN08-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Cooperative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Field trip planning
- Lesson planning
- Peer tutoring
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Academic record keeping
- Literacy strategies
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team building
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Ford Road Elementary in 2023-2024 school year.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Ford Road Elementary in November 2024 school year.
- Serve on ILT Team (Instructional Leadership Team) at Ford Road Elementary in 2023 to present.
- Grade Chair for second grade 2022-2023 school year.
- Grade Chair for third grade 2024-present.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate - Arizona Department of Education.
ILT Team (Instructional Leadership Team)
I have been serving on the Instructional Leadership Team for two years and my goal is to help improve teaching and learning in the classroom and at my school. I serve as a leader and a decision-maker with my other team members. My purpose is to improve schoolwide instructional quality, to accelerate school change, collaborate, and improve student retention. I help teachers develop teaching and learning objectives. Help teachers with student learning goals, and monitor learning progress. My (Content Area) that I lead is Reading.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Porter-Leath Head Start Teacher
Porter-Leath
07.2014 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Shelby County Government Head Start
10.2009 - 05.2014
SCS Head Start Teacher, September 1995-2009
Shelby County Government Head Start
09.1995 - 05.2009
On-call Substitute Teacher, September
Memphis Shelby Schools
09.1990 - 02.1992
- Elementary Education Certificate - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate - Arizona Department of Education.
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
Associate of Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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