Shauna Denise Gillyard
Lake City,FL
Summary
With over 18 years of experience in education, notably at CCSD - Summers Elementary, I excel in curriculum management and fostering team collaboration. As a seasoned Elementary Teacher and STEM Coordinator, I've led science initiatives, significantly enhancing student engagement. My expertise in technology integration and developing critical thinking skills has consistently improved educational outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Teacher
CCSD - Summers Elementary
08.2006 - Current
- 5th grade Teacher - 4 years
- 3rd grade Teacher - 9 years
- 2nd grade Teacher - 5 years
- Virtual Teacher - 1.5 years
- Team Leader - 11 years
- School wide Science / STEM Team Lead - 6 years
- Intern Supervisor
- Coach for Science Team - 5 years
- Coach for Robotics Team - 3 years
- Mentor Teacher
- Reading Team Lead
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Summer School STEM Coordinator
Columbia County School District
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Created schedules and organized classes for grades K-5
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of STEM-based learning programs.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Reading Teacher - 3rd Grade Summer School
Columbia County School District
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught intensive Reading program to students who did not pass the state test for 3rd grade.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Robotics Instructor
Columbia County School District
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans for computer science students.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Designed classes on coding for students.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to students.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Leo University
Lake City, FL12-1999
Skills
- Student Needs Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Experienced in Behavior Modeling Techniques
- Proficient in Special Education Strategies
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Systematic Technology Adoption
- Student Data Management
- Strategic Team Collaboration
Certification
Elementary Education,
English for Speakers of Other Languages,
Reading,
Educational Media Specialist,
Exceptional Student Education,
Civics Seal of Endorsement,
Literacy Microcredential
Timeline
Summer School STEM Coordinator
Columbia County School District
05.2023 - 07.2024
Reading Teacher - 3rd Grade Summer School
Columbia County School District
06.2021 - 07.2022
Robotics Instructor
Columbia County School District
08.2018 - 07.2020
Elementary Teacher
CCSD - Summers Elementary
08.2006 - Current
Elementary Education,
English for Speakers of Other Languages,
Reading,
Educational Media Specialist,
Exceptional Student Education,
Civics Seal of Endorsement,
Literacy Microcredential
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Leo University
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