Shavonne Ogden-Simmons
Moody,AL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Jefferson County
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet State standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Grades 2 Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester
- Assisted in Daily five routines helping to manage classroom behavior
- Assisted in restorative practices to build a stronger rapport with students
- Worked with students on various levels in ELA and Math.
Grade 2 Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester #57
- Participated in team meetings with administration to determine more effective methods for students to learn
- Participated in daily routines focusing on strategies for diverse learners.
Preschool Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester #57
- Half day classroom using the Highscope Curriculum
- Assisted special education teacher with the daily routine for diverse learners
- Participated in team meetings with administration
- Observed both general education and special education interest to help determine future lessons.
Preschool General Education School
School #25
- Full day virtual learning using the Highscope Curriculum
- Taught students on the many aspects of families
- Taught lesson on counting and shapes
- Participated in professional developments.
Grade 1 Inclusion School
School #25
- Student Teaching-Spec Education Placement- Full day virtual taught both ELA and Math to STEPS students using both ELA and Math using SAAVAS reading program and common CORE
Student Service Representative
Rochester City School District
03.2015 - Current
- Make student placements for new and returning students
- Kindergarten recruitment at District schools and Pre-K locations and community-based organization
- Work with registrars to place 7th thru 12th graders making schedules, selecting district schools that are the best fit the scholar's needs and requirements for graduation
- Meet with parents going through the placement process to listen their concerns regarding their child's placement.
Language Assessor Assistant
Rochester City School District
12.2007 - 02.2015
- Assists in conducting ongoing oral language dominance testing at school sites or at the placement center
- Assists in conducting oral language dominance testing which is a prerequisite for Committee on Special Education (CSE) evaluations of ELL's students
- Interview students and parents before test administration together background information and to establish rapport with the families
- Assists in the preparation of State and Federal reports regarding ELL's students.
Education
M.S. in Education, Inclusive Education Program -
Nazareth College of Rochester
05.2021
B.S. in Computer Information Systems - undefined
State University College at Buffalo
05.2005
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student needs assessment
- Project-based learning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification, 09/2021
- Early Childhood Education (Birth - Gr. 2)
- Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Early Childhood Level (Birth - Gr. 2)
Professional Development
- Writing Workshop (9/2018)
- HLQ EMLL Training (10/2018)
- Code Meshing (Fall/2018)
- Understanding Differences (10/2018)
- SIFE Identification Process (11/2018)
- Relationship Model-Supportive Relationships as a Foundation for Learning (11/2018)
- Meeting the needs for our refugee families (12/2018)
- The Relationship Model of Educational Intervention (11/2018)
- Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (Spring 2018)
Timeline
Teacher
Jefferson County
08.2022 - 05.2024
Student Service Representative
Rochester City School District
03.2015 - Current
Language Assessor Assistant
Rochester City School District
12.2007 - 02.2015
Grades 2 Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester
Grade 2 Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester #57
Preschool Inclusion Class
Early Childhood School of Rochester #57
Preschool General Education School
School #25
Grade 1 Inclusion School
School #25
M.S. in Education, Inclusive Education Program -
Nazareth College of Rochester
B.S. in Computer Information Systems - undefined
State University College at Buffalo
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