Shay Force
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
• Results-oriented Recruiter experienced in managing the full life-cycle recruitment process across a variety of
verticals to source for a number of high priority positions with a commitment to DE&I
• Proven to ensure a seamless and positive virtual candidate experience and communicate regular status updates
• Committed to composing job descriptions, sourcing candidates utilizing LinkedIn, and scheduling interviews
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Esquire Recruiting LLC
Lincolnshire, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Develop recruiting strategies to source highly qualified applicants to fill vacancies
- Prepare and post attractive job descriptions to online job boards, emails, and social media
- Analyze existing talent acquisition procedures and develop more efficient methods of finding qualified candidates
- Apply resume parsers, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and candidate relationship management (CRM) software to streamline recruitment processes; Maintain filing system of current, prospective, and future positions
- Implement Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings
- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Support hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and completing various paperwork
- Compile candidate information for hiring manager review; coordinate formal management interviews
- Improve office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Interventionist/Dyslexia Specialist
Canyon Creek Elementary
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Work with students in small groups that have been identified with Dyslexia using a multisensory teaching approach through the Wilson Dyslexia Program
- Participate with teachers, parent(s), campus administrators and district coordinator in determining qualification for 504 dyslexia services
- Identify dyslexic students by administering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Identify struggling students through universal testing, grades, and performance to provide Tier III Math and Reading small group intervention for K-5th students
- Implement remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance - Design action plans for Tier III students
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level, set goals, and provide weekly progress monitoring
- Meet with the Intervention Committee to discuss individual students to determine if they have met their goals or if a new intervention needs to be implemented based on data, classroom performance, and district assessments
- Student Council Sponsor - 2 years
- UIL Division Coordinator, Campus Coordinator, Coach - 2 years
- Aimsweb Trainer - 1 year
- Capturing Kids Heart - 2 years
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Leander ISD
Cedar Park, TX
10.2010 - 08.2016
- PACE (accelerated) Math Teacher (2011-2013)
- Provided instruction aligned with the Texas State Learning Standards
- Math Teacher Leader - 2 years (2014-2016)
- Participated in the Math Pilot Program (2013)
- Grade Level Team Leader - 2 years (2014 - 2016)
- Representative for the Campus Advisory Committee - 2 years (2014-2016)
- Member of the Gap Committee - 2 years (2014 - 2016)
- Presenter at Leander ISD’s Continuous Improvement Conference 2016 - Math Menus (Challenge and Enrichment) and 2013 Book Study (The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller)
- Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning(2012)
- Continuous Improvement Institute (2011)
- Rising Star Camp - Math and Reading - 3 years (Summer of 2014, 2015, and 2016)
- Member of the Leander Grading Policy Committee (2011 - 2013).
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Longfellow School
Oak Park, IL
09.2009 - 07.2010
- School-wide Reading Instructor for grades K - 5th
- Utilized DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) to benchmark students at all grade levels
- Small Group instruction on early literacy skills
- Prepared and designed intervention activities and lesson plans to address the specific difficulties of individual students
- Regular progress monitoring of student growth
- Attended data team meetings, prepared materials, and actively participated in discussions pertaining to individual students successes or areas for improvement.
After-School Enrichment Program Teacher/Tutor
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
Chicago, IL
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Designed curriculum for multi-age school enrichment programs
- Confer with teachers to develop remediation and enrichment activities for after school participants and tutoring clients
- Created, implemented, and facilitated the following programs: Creative Writing, Phonics, Math, and Test Taking Skills.
Science Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Newberry Science and Math Academy
Chicago, IL
10.1997 - 06.1999
- Differentiated lessons based on individual student abilities, as well as individual Education Plans
- Organized, co-chaired, and judged primary and intermediate science fairs
- Created, planned, and executed the curriculum for fourth grade and intermediate science programs aligned to Chicago Public School and Illinois State Learning Standards and Frameworks
- Constructed student-centered lesson plans focusing on cooperative and project-based learning, through hands-on techniques and activities
- Implemented classroom management system that emphasized cooperation, respect, and community.
Senior Recruiter
The Esquire Staffing Group, LTD
Chicago, IL
06.1985 - 08.1995
- A hands-on manager and senior recruiter placing mid to senior level executives in various industries to include: Legal, PR/Advertising/Marketing, Administrative, Insurance, Brokerage and Sales roles nationwide
- Recruitment, account management and business development
- Partnered with hiring managers to determine staffing needs
- Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising junior recruiters and assisted in developing best practices at the firm.
Education
Teaching and Learning Certification -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology -
Northwestern University
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Metrics
- DE&I Recruiting
- Role Sourcing
- Candidate Assessment
- Talent Management
- Job Posting
- Recruitment Strategy Development
Timeline
Director
Esquire Recruiting LLC
08.2019 - Current
Interventionist/Dyslexia Specialist
Canyon Creek Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2019
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Leander ISD
10.2010 - 08.2016
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Longfellow School
09.2009 - 07.2010
After-School Enrichment Program Teacher/Tutor
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2010
Science Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Newberry Science and Math Academy
10.1997 - 06.1999
Senior Recruiter
The Esquire Staffing Group, LTD
06.1985 - 08.1995
Teaching and Learning Certification -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology -
Northwestern University
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