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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Leadership Experience
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Shawna Easton

Prosper,TX

Summary

Friendly Instructional Coach with skills in assessing and improving the talents of teacher learners. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Sherman ISD
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities that resulted in 20% increase in student achievement.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers weekly during PLC meetings with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly, which led to significant increase in student achievement
  • Effectively collaborate as part of a team dynamic, generating curricular materials to support a minimum of 3-4 teacher teams across campus each year
  • Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning focused on best practices and research-based strategies, which led to an increase of student discourse, guided reading, and content-area writing
  • Assisted two schools that were determined to be "Improvement Required" and implemented curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional strategies that raised their scores by 15% overall

TEACHER (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CFB, Lewisville, And Prosper ISDs
08.2005 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -

Stephen F. Austin State University

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education

University of North Texas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism

Texas Christian University

Skills

  • Differentiation
  • 21st Century Skills
  • Positive Culture-Building
  • Project Planning
  • Outstanding Interpersonal Abilities
  • Excellent Communication Abilities
  • Instructional Planning Skills
  • Great Active Listening Skills
  • Committed to Continuous Improvement
  • Professional Development
  • Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Development

Certification

  • Principal (EC-12)
  • Journalism (6-12)
  • Theatre (6-12)
  • Speech (8-12)
  • ELAR (4-12)
  • ESL Supplemental (4-12)
  • Texas Reading Academy

Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • National Council of Teachers of English
  • North Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
  • Association of Texas Professional Educators

Leadership Experience

  • Curriculum Writer and Trainer
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment Committee
  • PBIS Campus Committee
  • Canvas Implementation Committee
  • Campus and District Site Based Committees
  • Secondary RTI/MTSS District Development Committee
  • Developed and led multiple campus and district-wide professional learning opportunities
  • Constructed and designed a new ELAR curriculum based on student choice and voice (RISE Educator)
  • Instructional Rounds Cohort Member
  • Coordinated a campus mentor/mentee program for new-to-campus teachers
  • Department Head and Interdisciplinary Team Leader
  • Student Teacher Mentor
  • AVID Site Team Member
  • Advisor for several student programs

References

References, Professional Development, and Professional Learning Facilitation available upon request

Timeline

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Sherman ISD
01.2020 - Current

TEACHER (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CFB, Lewisville, And Prosper ISDs
08.2005 - 01.2020

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -

Stephen F. Austin State University

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education

University of North Texas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism

Texas Christian University

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