Shauntia Etta-Ashu
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educational leader with a passion for curriculum development, with over five years of experience in educational leadership, administration and student affairs. Strong track record in improving school performance, enhancing student engagement and fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. Reliable and highly driven to fostering an environment of academic excellence and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Uncommon Schools North Star Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate assessment cycles including quality assurance of assessment materials, teacher/student preparation, and scheduling along with the Director of Operations
- Analyze student assessment data and weekly work samples in order to lead weekly analysis meetings
- Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post-analysis for IAs fro the whole school, and supporting Instructional Leaders (ILs) with data analysis of their department
- Support with regional and network data analysis and response
- Plan and execute department and Instructional Leadership Team meetings
- Provide weekly real-time feedback to fifteen teachers during instruction in order to further foster teacher growth
- Conduct daily observations and plan/execute feedback meetings that help aid in teacher development with clear action steps and practice components
- Plan and deliver high-quality professional development tailored to the growth of teachers
- Complete organization-wide curriculum and assessment work for History based on content expertise
- Support network instructional initiatives related to student achievement
- Plan and facilitate network and professional development sessions that train staff members
- Support with planning and leading whole-school moments and initiatives
- Participate in Inspections, school walkthroughs, working groups and CAT quarterly walkthroughs
Middle School History Teacher
Uncommon Schools North Star Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Facilitated student-led discourse on historical topics
- Taught a curriculum that prioritizes a diverse group of individuals in U.S and World History
- Developed and Fostered an inclusive and safe environment where scholars were empowered to use their voices to express their evidence-based opinions and perspectives
- Analyze assessments that measure progress towards Common Core and New Jersey Curriculum standards
- Used assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices for all learners in the classroom
- Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
- Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations and code of conduct
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in instructional training throughout the school year
- Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year
History Teacher
Link Community Charter School
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Planned, created and delivered lessons based on the Common Core and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in History and Teaching.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and assessments, allowing students to continuously improve their work.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and confidence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected historical events with scientific, literary, or artistic movements.
- Incorporated technology into lessons with Interactive SMART Board, PowerPoint and Word
- Implemented an efficient behavior management system, creating a positive learning environment
- Monitored and assessed the progress of four eighth grade classes
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Drew University
Madison, NJ12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Drew University
Madison, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Policy implementation
- Data-driven decision making and Instruction
- Differentiation of Instruction
- Constructing Curriculum
- Conflict resolution
- Communication & Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Tableau
- Renaissance
Certification
- New Jersey Department of Education Certificate of Eligibility (CE) - (Current)
Timeline
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Uncommon Schools North Star Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Middle School History Teacher
Uncommon Schools North Star Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2021
History Teacher
Link Community Charter School
01.2016 - 06.2018
- New Jersey Department of Education Certificate of Eligibility (CE) - (Current)
Master of Arts - Teaching
Drew University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Drew University
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