Shawn Ceppi
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 22 years of experience teaching middle and high school science. Looking to move into a School Counseling Position committed to creating a comprehensive school counseling program which nurtures the growth of students academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Educator
Willis ISD
Willis, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with over 75 faculty members during lesson plan development. Science Department Chairperson.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance
Mental Health Counselor
Pineywoods Behavior And Counseling Center
Huntsville, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
Teacher Development Specialist
Southwest Schools
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed individualized and group programming and safety plans in support of academic achievement.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for over 10 science teachers.
- Offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos and lectures.
Science Educator
Southwest Schools
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Science Department Chairperson overseeing 6 science teachers and managing science budget.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Science Educator
Huntsville ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Education
M.Ed - Counseling And Developmental Guidance
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2020
M.Ed - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA06.1990
Skills
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Character Education
- Instructional Methods
- Middle School Education
- Family Involvement
- Learning Modalities
- RTI Familiarity
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Multicultural Populations
- Career Awareness
- Testing
- Individual And Group Counseling
- Orientation Sessions
- Therapy And Counseling
Certifications and Licences
LPC-A
NCC
Certified School Counselor
Certified Science Teacher
Certified Special Education
Certified ESL
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Pineywoods Behavior And Counseling Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Science Educator
Willis ISD
08.2022 - Current
Teacher Development Specialist
Southwest Schools
06.2021 - 06.2022
Science Educator
Southwest Schools
11.2013 - 06.2021
Science Educator
Huntsville ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
M.Ed - Counseling And Developmental Guidance
Lamar University
M.Ed - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mercer University
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