Shauna Gartner
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated education professional with over a decade of experience in diverse educational settings, specializing in inclusive practices and student success. Proven track record as a Special Education Instructional Leader, implementing effective programs and supporting individualized education planning. Strong leadership and communication skills foster collaboration among students, parents, and faculty, enhancing academic and behavioral standards. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to drive student engagement and academic excellence in administrative roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Employability Training Teacher
Airport High School
West Columbia, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Taught Employability, Career Readiness, Essentials of English, and Essentials of Math
- Developed student portfolios following guidance from the State Department according to the SC High School Credential requirements
- Collaborated with general education teachers regarding inclusion of students into their classrooms
- Worked with students to guide them through student-led IEP meetings that reviewed all aspects of their future
- Served on a 4.0 Evaluation team and USC Coaching Teacher for Spring 2024 semester
Special Education Teacher
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Coordinating and implementing reading groups according to student’s goals and abilities
- Co-teaching with various special education teachers in the areas of life, career, and health living skills
- Assisting in the school business of selling cookies to help promote career and business skills
- Using assistive technology to help a student communicate throughout the school environment
- Mentored two second year teachers and a first year teacher throughout my time
- Instructional Leader for the department, ensuring teachers are complying with IEP goals and objectives
Special Education Teacher
Pontiac Elementary
Pontiac, SC
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Implementing small group instruction in core content areas & offering support for inclusive education
- Collecting data for functional and academic IEP goals based on strengths and weaknesses
- Using assistive technology to support a student’s communication throughout the school
Emotional Disabilities Self-Contained Teacher
Midway Elementary
Lexington, SC
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Implemented small group instruction in core content areas to address student’s weaknesses
- Modified instruction to help students with the regular education curriculum
- Bi-weekly assessments to progress monitor goals according to student’s IEP goals and objectives
Preschool Self-Contained; ED Self-Contained
Meadow Glen Elementar
Lexington, SC
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed and assessed goals and objectives in functional and early academic skills.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
Executive School Administration & Supervision Certificate -
Liberty University Online
Litchfield, Virginia06.2024
Master’s Degree - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Litchfield, Virginia12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Concentration in Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Emotional Disorders
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2011
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
West Columbia, SC05.2007
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Team leadership
- Classroom management
- Training mentorship
- Time management
- Student assessment strategies
- Special education law
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
Professional Certificate: Special Education: ED, LD, ID; 06/28
Leadership Professional: School Principal Elementary & Secondary Tier 1; 06/28
Read To Succeed Endorsement
Other Experiences
- Evaluator, Airport High School
- Board of Directors Secretary, My Amigos Bilingual Education Center
- Teaching Mentor, Spring Valley High School
- Special Education Department Head, Spring Valley High School
- Special Education Team Leader, Pontiac Elementary
- Girls on the Run, Meadow Glen Elementary, Midway Elementary
- Yearbook Adviser, Meadow Glen Elementary
- SC State Teaching Fellows Interview Committee, Interviewer
Accomplishments
- Teaching Fellows
- Instructional Leader elementary and secondary level
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Employability Training Teacher
Airport High School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Spring Valley High School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Pontiac Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2017
Emotional Disabilities Self-Contained Teacher
Midway Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
Preschool Self-Contained; ED Self-Contained
Meadow Glen Elementar
08.2011 - 06.2014
Executive School Administration & Supervision Certificate -
Liberty University Online
Master’s Degree - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Concentration in Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Emotional Disorders
College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
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