Shavonne Ross
Lead Teacher
GREENBELT,MD
Summary
Friendly and energetic classroom teacher with 13 years in education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
Glenn Dale, United States
2020.08 - Current
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and academy administration.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Kindergarten Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
Glenn Dale, United States
2016.08 - 2020.06
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
First Grade Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
Glenn Dale, United States
2010.08 - 2016.06
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Science - Integrating Technology Into The Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 2014.05 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD 2008.09 - 2010.05
Skills
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Basic clerical knowledge
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Launched website to aid teachers in using classroom technology.
- ClassDojo Mentor
- Smart Technology Ambassador
- Facilitated professional developments on small group instruction, class management, and instructional technology.
- Teacher of Promise Award
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi-Education Honor Society
Certification
Maryland Elementary 1-6 Certification with an Early Childhood Endorsment
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
2020.08 - Current
Maryland Elementary 1-6 Certification with an Early Childhood Endorsment
2020-08
Kindergarten Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
2016.08 - 2020.06
Master of Science - Integrating Technology Into The Classroom
Walden University
2014.05 - 2017.05
First Grade Teacher
Reid Temple Christian Academy
2010.08 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
2008.09 - 2010.05