Shawn Mckinney
Dover,NH
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Community Actions Partners Stratford County, excelling in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher collaboration. Expert in lesson planning and conflict resolution, I foster student engagement and success through innovative project-based learning, while mentoring new educators to enhance classroom effectiveness.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Community Actions Partners Stratford County
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
Lead Teacher
Seacoast Community School
05.2015 - 06.2018
Education
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Great At Community College
Portsmouth, NH05.2020
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Project-based learning
References
Deb Stokel: 603 303 2938
Jaynie Stanley Fruh 617-959-4701Alicia TonelliEarly Childhood Education Program DirectorSeacoast Community School (formerly Community Child Care Center)100 Campus Drive Suite 20Portsmouth, NH 03801603-422-8223
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Seacoast Community School
05.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher
Community Actions Partners Stratford County
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Great At Community College
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