To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Versatile teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Hi, I’m
Shauna Gordon
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
Curriculum Resource Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Develops and conducts in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practices
- Performs periodic classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, performs periodic binder reviews, and monitors improvement
- Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers
- Trains new teachers in the use of Student Information System (SIS) and school-based resources and procedures
- Facilitates grade level and/or subject area team meetings
- Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying reading needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing reading strategies across the curriculum
- Assists with the development of school literacy initiatives
- Collects, analyzes, and reports school and student benchmark data
- Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain a current knowledge of Reading and instructional best practices
- Attends monthly CSUSA Curriculum Cadres.
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
08.2016 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study
- Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task
- Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities
- Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs
- Maintain accurate and complete student records
- Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student
- Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons
- Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
Kids Academy Early Learning Center
Lead Pre-K Teacher
06.2013 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Monitoring all weekly agendas to assure conformity for each specific classroom
- Hosting conference/informational sessions with parents to discuss their child’s behavior and disability needs if necessary.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
FIU
Educator Internship Student
09.2012 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Grading academic and physical performances for all kids
- Substituting in place of the designated teacher at specific times during the day
- Tutoring and teaching all age groups (5 years of age- 11 years of age)
- Monitoring and designing daily activities and preparing lesson plans
- Assisting in creating weekly agendas for all teachers assisted.
Creative Child Learning Center
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
08.2010 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Understanding and resolving basic health and medical needs for all kids
- Implementing quality game tactics and fun events
- Managing children portfolios and documenting paperwork
- Hosting informational sessions with parents to discuss their child’s behavior and disability needs if necessary
- Responsible for communicating with parents on a daily basis
- Over viewing children pick up and discharge sessions after school to assure that each child leaves safely.
Education
Curriculum and Instruction (ACE)
Masters Degree
12.2022
University Overview
Early Childhood Education
Bachelors Degree
12.2014
University Overview
Florida International University
Associates Degree
12.2012
University Overview
Coral Springs Charter School
Diploma
06.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Peer coaching
- Student Engagement
- Inquiry-based learning
- Special Education Support
- Parent Communication
- Data Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Child Development
- Positive Role Model
Timeline
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
08.2020 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
08.2016 - 08.2020
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Kids Academy Early Learning Center
06.2013 - 07.2016
Educator Internship Student
FIU
09.2012 - 12.2014
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Creative Child Learning Center
08.2010 - 05.2012
Early Childhood Education
Bachelors Degree
Florida International University
Associates Degree
Coral Springs Charter School
Diploma
Gifted Endorsed
ESOL Endorsed
Curriculum and Instruction (ACE)
Masters Degree
Certification
Gifted Endorsed
ESOL Endorsed
Additional Information
Additional Information
Title 1 Budget Leader
Title 1 Parent Liaison
District ESP Mentor Program Lead
Professional Development Lead Facilitator
Saturday School Coordinator K-8
Summer School Coordinator K-8 (3rd Grade SRA)
Testing Coordinator K-8
Instructional Software Programs Leader
References
References
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