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Shawn Rohan

Retired Educator
Half Moon Bay,CA
Shawn Rohan

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes. Passionate about education, fluent in Spanish, and committed to continuous improvement in teaching practices.

Overview

2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Alum Rock Union School District

Teacher 2nd, 5th, & 3rd
08.2015 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Alum Rock Union School District

Principal Clyde Arbuckle Elementary
07.2010 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Alum Rock Union School District

Teacher - 2nd Grade Goss Elementary
10.2008 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.

Fort Bragg Unified School District

Principal Dana Gray 3rd - 6th
2007 - 2008 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Assisted in developing a successful ELD program.
  • Engaged parents in how to help their second language learners to coach them in reading comprehension using their first language.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Cabrillo Unified School District

Immersion Literacy/Writing Coach
2006 - 2007 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate writing strategies into their curriculum, fostering a strong foundation in written communication.
  • Empowered students to express themselves effectively through the use of targeted vocabulary and grammar instruction.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods, resulting in increased student engagement and enthusiasm for writing projects.
  • Guided students through the editing and revision process, helping them refine their work while maintaining their unique voice.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

Burlingame School District

Principal McKinley Elementary School
2003 - 2005 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Chino Unified School District

Assistant Principal
1999 - 2003 (4 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Provided staff development for teaching ELD.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Created a fun, safe, and organized games program to be used at all recesses.

Consortium on Reading Excellence

Consultant
1998 - 2001 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

Delivered a series of successful reading, spelling, writing, and ELD strategies to various districts to help improve instruction and test scores.

Anaheim City School District

Curriculum Specialist in Language Arts
1996 - 1999 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Assessed student performance data to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher test scores and overall success.
  • Led curriculum review committees in evaluating potential textbook adoptions, ensuring high-quality resources were selected for instruction.
  • Conducted professional development workshops for teachers, enhancing their pedagogical skills and knowledge.
  • Provided ongoing support to teachers through coaching sessions, addressing challenges, and celebrating successes together.
  • Participated in state-wide conferences to stay current on industry trends and emerging research in education methodologies.
  • Managed the development and implementation of content-specific benchmarks, ensuring consistency and clarity in instructional goals.
  • Oversaw the selection process for new instructional materials aligned with curriculum objectives across multiple disciplines.
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
  • Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.

Anaheim City School District

Resource Teacher Palm Lane K - 6
1994 - 1996 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Provided second language learners a curriculum to help them reclassify as a proficient English learners
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Chapman College/ Anaheim City School District

Adult Education Instructor Spanish Levels A & B
1991 - 1995 (4 education.years_Label)

Job overview

* Provided instruction to secretaries,

teachers, & principals to give them

the ability to understand and speak

Spanish.

* Developed an immersion curriculum

for students to be successful using

grammer and vocabulary in Spanish.

* Maintained accurate record of attendance, progress, and performance

for reporting purposes.

* Provided hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts while promoting practical application of learned material in real-world contexts.

* Received positive evaluations from students and gratitude reflecting on my passion and commitment in adult education instruction.

Anaheim City School District

Mentor Teacher
1991 - 1994 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
  • Enhanced classroom management, leading to a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Designed curriculum modifications for special needs students, ensuring accessibility and learning progress.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.

Anaheim City School District, Fresno Unified School District

Bilingual Teacher K-6
1983 - 1994 (11 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Monitored student progress in both [Subject] growth and [Language] fluency.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
  • Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.

Education

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Master of Science from Tier II Education Administration
12-2002

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Master of Science from Education Administration
01-1996

California State University At Fresno
Fresno, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Bilingual Cross Cultural Multiple Subject Credential
05-1983

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Parent-teacher communication

FLUENT IN SPANISH

Growth mindset

Subject matter expertise Reading

Curriculum development

ESL- english as second language

Elementary education

Faculty collaboration

Parent and teacher conferences

Passionate about education and children

Timeline

Teacher 2nd, 5th, & 3rd

Alum Rock Union School District
08.2015 - 06.2022

Principal Clyde Arbuckle Elementary

Alum Rock Union School District
07.2010 - 06.2015

Teacher - 2nd Grade Goss Elementary

Alum Rock Union School District
10.2008 - 06.2010

Principal Dana Gray 3rd - 6th

Fort Bragg Unified School District
2007 - 2008 (1 education.year_Label)

Immersion Literacy/Writing Coach

Cabrillo Unified School District
2006 - 2007 (1 education.year_Label)

Principal McKinley Elementary School

Burlingame School District
2003 - 2005 (2 education.years_Label)

Assistant Principal

Chino Unified School District
1999 - 2003 (4 education.years_Label)

Consultant

Consortium on Reading Excellence
1998 - 2001 (3 education.years_Label)

Curriculum Specialist in Language Arts

Anaheim City School District
1996 - 1999 (3 education.years_Label)

Resource Teacher Palm Lane K - 6

Anaheim City School District
1994 - 1996 (2 education.years_Label)

Adult Education Instructor Spanish Levels A & B

Chapman College/ Anaheim City School District
1991 - 1995 (4 education.years_Label)

Mentor Teacher

Anaheim City School District
1991 - 1994 (3 education.years_Label)

Bilingual Teacher K-6

Anaheim City School District, Fresno Unified School District
1983 - 1994 (11 education.years_Label)

Azusa Pacific University

Master of Science from Tier II Education Administration

California State University, Fullerton

Master of Science from Education Administration

California State University At Fresno

Bachelor of Arts from Bilingual Cross Cultural Multiple Subject Credential
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