Shayla Ferguson
Helena,MT
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Helena School District
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Helena School District
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Overage Paraeducator
Helena School District
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Cashier
Murdoch's Ranch And Home Supply
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Analytical Chemist
Energy Laboratories Inc.
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Calibrated and maintained all laboratory equipment, including spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
Shift Leader
Pita Pit
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
Range Technician
Bureau Of Land Management
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed forage resources through herbicide use or revegetation to maintain sustainable yield.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Cashier
Safeway
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Cashier and Food Prep
Bark And Bite
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Horse Lesson Instructor
Jodi Scott School Of Horsemanship
03.2009 - 08.2015
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
- Taught the 6 pillars of character through horsemanship using our TRRFCC classes
Teen Aid
Cave Creek Unified School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Montana - Western
Dillon, MT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
The University of Montana - Western
Dillon, MT12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Natural Horsemanship
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT05.2018
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Class Engagement
- Social Behaviors
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Continuous Improvement Planning
Professional Development
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (12/18/21)
- Conscious Discipline (7/14/22)
- Math Matters (5/31/23)
- Paraeducator conference - Behavior Management (7/19/23)
-Beginner American Sign Language (7/19/23)
- Dive Into Reading K-2 (7/21/23)
- Conscious Discipline (8/10/23-8/11/23)
Timeline
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Helena School District
08.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Helena School District
09.2022 - Current
Overage Paraeducator
Helena School District
09.2021 - 07.2022
Analytical Chemist
Energy Laboratories Inc.
10.2019 - 10.2020
Cashier
Murdoch's Ranch And Home Supply
11.2018 - 08.2022
Shift Leader
Pita Pit
11.2017 - 09.2019
Range Technician
Bureau Of Land Management
05.2017 - 09.2018
Cashier
Safeway
09.2016 - 05.2018
Cashier and Food Prep
Bark And Bite
08.2014 - 05.2016
Teen Aid
Cave Creek Unified School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
Horse Lesson Instructor
Jodi Scott School Of Horsemanship
03.2009 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Montana - Western
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
The University of Montana - Western
Bachelor of Science - Natural Horsemanship
University of Montana Western
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