SHAUNGELA ADAMS
GRAND PRAIRIE,TX
Summary
To obtain a school counseling position where I can help students achieve their life goals while getting the most out of their education. I’m a passionate preschool director and owner (of 15 years) and a former educator (of 8 years) with experience in working with at risk populations and helping students pursue their career paths that match their interests and skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director and Owner
The Learning Academy
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Supervise everyday operations in a registered home preschool
- Observe children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and work with parents and supervisors to address concerns
- Develop and implement policies for the operation of the home preschool
- Assure consistent compliance with all Texas's Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS)
- Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health and other inspections
- Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with parents, providing parent education, training assistance, and support needed.
- Attends professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child care development programs
- Keep notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered.
Social Studies Teacher
Joe Wilson Intermediate School
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Guided the learning process toward achieving curriculum standards and established clear objectives to meet the subject matter in United States History
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for 5th and 6th graders.
- Provided instrumental feedback and guidance to assist student learning capacity.
- Made provisions to be available to students and parents outside of instructional hours.
Social Studies Teacher
Valenca C. Jones Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Created thoughtful and engaging unit and Designed lesson plans daily for 6th graders
- Fostered student curiosity through hands-on activities and field trips, enhancing student motivation by 33%
- Communicated with parents, administrators, and counselors to resolve student behavioral issues with an 84% success rate
Lousiana History Teacher
Israel M. Augustine Jr. Middle School
01.2000 - 05.2001
- Devise strategic learning methods to ensure attainment of supreme education to students
- Planned and developed daily lesson plans for 8th graders
- Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
- Provided tutoring to small groups as required
- Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs to increase student understanding.ACTIVITIES/
- HONORS
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2023
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Elementary Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05-1995
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Patience
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Detailed Oriented
Certification
Texas Teacher Certification, 2007
Social Studies (4-8) and (8-12)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Joe Wilson Intermediate School
08.2007 - 08.2008
Director and Owner
The Learning Academy
08.2007 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Valenca C. Jones Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2003
Lousiana History Teacher
Israel M. Augustine Jr. Middle School
01.2000 - 05.2001
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Elementary Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
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