Shauna Schaffer
Broadus,MT
Summary
Goal-oriented Elementary School Teacher offering five years of teaching experience teaching all subjects to K-2 grade students. Passionate about meeting student needs. Motivated to be an effective teacher by focusing on student success through academic excellence, social development, and positive parent-teacher relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I & 8th Grade English Instructor
Broadus Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills among students.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Incorporated Google technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Instructed up to 3-5 students individually and in groups on multiple subjects
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Kindergarten/Multiple Grade Level Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Student-centered learning
- Student engagement
- Creative lesson planning
- Play-based learning
- Adaptable style
Affiliations
- State of Wyoming Standard Teaching Certificate
- Applied for MT Class 2 Standard Teaching License
Timeline
Title I & 8th Grade English Instructor
Broadus Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
Kindergarten/Multiple Grade Level Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Montana State University - Billings
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
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