Shauna Ward
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in program management and student engagement, honed across roles with Cabarrus County Schools. Specializes in leveraging interpersonal skills and analytical thinking to enhance educational outcomes. Demonstrated success in improving student integration and achievement, with a strong background in training facilitation and project planning. Demonstrates experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Development/Academy Coordinator
Cabarrus County Schools
2022.08 - Current
- Disseminates information regarding career technical education and career opportunities.
- Provides career guidance and information for students seeking a future other than college as well as post-secondary education information.
- Provides orientation of incoming high school students concerning Career Technical Education offerings.
- Remains up to date on changing job-entry skill requirements and changing technologies in business and industry.
- Informs local business and industry of career technical education programs in the schools and seeks information regarding job requirements.
- Meets with representatives of post-secondary schools and the military services to discuss their programs and requirements and arranges meetings with students.
- Coordinates with business and industry on job references of former CTE students.
- Assists with the collection of VEIS data-current enrollment and follow-up data of graduates.
- Assists teachers with the use of VoCATS-blueprints, item banks, curriculum guides.
- Coordinates with the Exceptional Children staff in providing services for special population students enrolled in CTE courses.
- Assists with the administration of CTE standardized tests.
- Coordinates with the school counselors in the three areas of school counseling: academic development, career development, personal/social development.
- Attends state and regional in-service meetings as provided.
- Attends monthly meetings with the CTE Director.
- Participate in Individualized Education Plan Meetings.
- Coordinates with ESL staff in providing services for ESL students in CTE classes.
- Assists with workplace learning opportunities for CTE and STEM students: securing learning sites; supervising placement of students; doing on-site observations/visits.
- Provide business and industry career information and resources for school-based personnel.
- Assists the CTE Director in developing the local Performance Management Plan.
- Assist school advisors of Career Technical Student Organizations.
Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies.
- Maintains effective classroom management, recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues.
- Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.
- Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
- Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
- Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies.
- Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
- Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session as required.
- Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
- Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
- Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.
Teacher
Whiteville City Schools
2020.01 - 2020.08
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
Robeson County Schools
2012.09 - 2020.01
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
MBA - Accounting & Finance
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL11.2008
BBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL11.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration: Banking & Finance
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC05.2000
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Program Management
- Project Planning
- Training Facilitation
- Student Engagement
- Remote Work Experience
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- NAF Professional Networking
- Administrative Staff Coordination
Certification
State of North Carolina Professional Educators License 07/01/2020 - 6/30/2025
Timeline
Career Development/Academy Coordinator
Cabarrus County Schools
2022.08 - Current
Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
2020.08 - 2022.06
Teacher
Whiteville City Schools
2020.01 - 2020.08
Teacher
Robeson County Schools
2012.09 - 2020.01
State of North Carolina Professional Educators License 07/01/2020 - 6/30/2025
MBA - Accounting & Finance
American InterContinental University
BBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration: Banking & Finance
Southeastern Community College
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