Shawnte Frazier-Artist
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in instructional design, special education law and compliance, curriculum development, and novice teacher mentorship. Adept at designing inclusive and innovative curricula that meet diverse learning needs while aligning with institutional objectives. Expert in special education policies, ensuring legal compliance and advocating for equitable access to education. A dedicated mentor to emerging educators, fostering professional development and instructional excellence. Committed to advancing student success through research-informed teaching practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in academic settings
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interrelated Resource Teacher, School Strategic Planning Committee, Grade Level Lead, Yearbook Advisor, Stem Committee Member
Betty Gray Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Partnered with school leadership and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans, using data-driven insights to achieve academic and operational goals.
- Supported students with dual exceptionalities (English language learners and special education) through tailored interventions to bridge achievement gaps.
- Led the production of the school yearbook, mentoring students in photography, design, writing, and editing while managing budgets and vendor relations to ensure success.
- Designed and implemented STEM initiatives, fostering student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through events, curriculum integration, and career exploration.
- Collaborated on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting instruction and utilizing assistive technologies to meet diverse student needs effectively.
- Facilitated grade-level alignment by coordinating meetings, driving curriculum planning, and enhancing instructional strategies to promote student progress.
Special Education Consultant
Western Governors University
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with instructional designers, design developers, assessment developers, assessment strategists, and instructional technology specialists to develop comprehensive course content
- Researched and curated educational resources aligned with specific course objectives to ensure relevancy
- Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on learning goals to ensure alignment with course competencies
- Designed formative assessments and performance tasks for adult learners pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees
- Analyzed course lessons and provided feedback to ensure alignment with current and future classroom instruction based on P-12 design principles
- Determined and assigned difficulty and importance ratings for course learning objectives in objective assessments to ensure proper calibration and relevance
Special Education Teacher, Instructional Team Lead, Teach Gwinnett Mentor
Bay Creek Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Facilitated IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, re-evaluations, and manifestation determination meetings to support student success.
- Developed Behavior Intervention Plans based on Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) data, driving effective interventions for student growth.
- Led professional development sessions focused on enhancing learner engagement and implementing school improvement strategies.
- Managed data systems to support students with disabilities and produced monthly newsletters with evidence-based strategies for educators.
- Designed and delivered differentiated lessons using research-based methods across diverse learning environments.
- Coached educators through non-evaluative lesson observations, feedback, and best practices to strengthen instructional capacity.
- Mentored novice teachers in alternative certification programs, fostering professional growth and instructional proficiency.
- Administered academic assessments and psychological evaluations for triannual reviews, monitoring progress through electronic platforms.
- Delivered small-group reading instruction for students with Dyslexia, integrating strategies to promote higher-order thinking skills.
- Established and managed a grade-level PBIS rewards store to encourage positive behavior and student incentives.
Summer Camp Program Director
A Place for Me
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive summer camp program for individuals with special needs, focusing on socio-emotional, physical, functional, and educational development.
- Developed educational components with clear learning targets to drive progress throughout the program.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised camp counselors and junior staff, ensuring a supportive, enriching environment.
- Maintained accurate records, including medical forms and waivers, ensuring regulatory compliance and participant safety.
- Established and enforced safety protocols, health standards, and emergency procedures to prioritize participant well-being.
- Managed the camp's budget, optimizing resource allocation for supplies and equipment to enhance program impact.
- Collaborated with billing agencies to streamline state voucher payment processing.
- Organized off-campus and in-house field trips, providing experiential learning opportunities for participants.
3rd-5th Mild Autism Teacher, 3rd-5th Moderate Autism Teacher
G. Hopkins Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2020
- Prepared written lesson plans focused on grade-level standards and IEP goals and objectives
- Collaborated with stakeholders such as other teachers, and parents to develop IEPs that are representative of students’ abilities
- Developed Behavior Intervention Programs by analyzing FBA data to make informed decisions on strategic interventions for students
- Provided lessons and instruction using Lucy Caulking Writing Workshop, Edmark, Touch Math, Fountas & Pinnell Language Literacy Intervention
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support students in inclusion settings
- Provided lessons that were rigorous and relevant to excel student achievement while providing engaging material and resources
Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
All Kids First
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to individuals with developmental disorders, following plans developed by the BCBA to develop skill acquisition functionally and behaviorally
- Accurately and consistently collected data during therapy sessions to track progress and behaviors
- Assisted the BCBA in conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the individual’s behavior skills to inform treatment planning
- Implemented strategies to address behaviors and conducted functional behavior assessments to identify the cause of the behavior
K-5 Moderate/ Severe Autism Paraprofessional
Henry Partee Elementary
11.2013 - 05.2016
GA Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
08.2008 - 05.2013
Education
Certificate - Data Analysis and Evaluation Methods for School Improvement
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2025
Doctorate - Special Education
School Improvement
Carrolton, GA11.2024
Educational Specialist - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Queens College
Flushing, NY08.2006
Skills
Special Education Compliance
Data Analytics
Student Mentorship
Curriculum Development
Certification
- Georgia Professional Standard Commission
- Eligible for NRL Educational Leadership Tier I
- Birth Through Kindergarten
- SP ED Adapted Curriculum
- SP ED General Curriculum
- SP ED Language Arts Cognitive Level P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Reading Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Math Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Science Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Social Science Cognitive P-5, 4-8
Professional Development
- Teachers As Leaders, Class of 2023, GCPS
- Implementing Multisensory Structured Literacy, Savannah Dyslexia
- Fountas and Pinnell Language Literacy Intervention, Hopkins Elementary Literacy Committee
- Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing, Hopkins Elementary Literacy Committee
- Wilson Reading, Hopkins Elementary Literacy Committee
- FBA, Interventions, and BIP, GCPS
- ABC Data Collection for RTI, GCPS
- Introduction to Social Emotional Learning, GCPS
- GAA Rubrics Unique Curriculum Planning, GCPS
- 40 Hour Registered Behavior Therapist, Florida Institute of Technology
Timeline
Special Education Consultant
Western Governors University
06.2024 - 10.2024
Interrelated Resource Teacher, School Strategic Planning Committee, Grade Level Lead, Yearbook Advisor, Stem Committee Member
Betty Gray Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Instructional Team Lead, Teach Gwinnett Mentor
Bay Creek Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Summer Camp Program Director
A Place for Me
05.2019 - 08.2022
Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
All Kids First
01.2017 - 04.2019
3rd-5th Mild Autism Teacher, 3rd-5th Moderate Autism Teacher
G. Hopkins Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2020
K-5 Moderate/ Severe Autism Paraprofessional
Henry Partee Elementary
11.2013 - 05.2016
GA Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
08.2008 - 05.2013
Doctorate - Special Education
School Improvement
Educational Specialist - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Queens College
- Georgia Professional Standard Commission
- Eligible for NRL Educational Leadership Tier I
- Birth Through Kindergarten
- SP ED Adapted Curriculum
- SP ED General Curriculum
- SP ED Language Arts Cognitive Level P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Reading Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Math Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Science Cognitive P-5, 4-8
- SP ED Social Science Cognitive P-5, 4-8
Certificate - Data Analysis and Evaluation Methods for School Improvement
University of West Georgia
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