Shauna Graham
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable educator committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs. Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on fostering academic growth, creativity, and positive student development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten First Grade ELA Teacher
Miami Dade School
Miami Gardens, Florida
08.2007 - Current
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans in reading, writing, mathematics, and other core subjects.
- Established positive, safe, and engaging classroom environment to enhance student learning.
- Monitored student progress and assessed academic development to identify areas for improvement.
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet students’ individual learning needs.
- Encourage students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities to foster collaboration.
- Maintain classroom records and document student performance.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers, school administrators, and support staff to support student success.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, Florida 08.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL 08.1997 - 12.2002
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Literacy instruction
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Student motivation
- Feedback provision
- Parent communication
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Collaborative learning
- Interpersonal relationships
- Student feedback
Certification
- Elementary Grades K-6
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
- Masters in Reading Grades K-12
Accomplishments
- Primary Level Team Leader
- Ongoing Highly Effective End of the Year Professional Evaluations
- Teacher of the Month 2025 School Year
- Teacher of the Year 2012
Affiliations
- Black History Month Committee
- Women History Month Committee
Timeline
Master of Science - Reading
Florida Memorial University
08.2009 - 12.2011
Kindergarten First Grade ELA Teacher
Miami Dade School
08.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
08.1997 - 12.2002