SHAYNA CHOMKO
Cromwell,CT
Summary
Passionate educator and instructional/ course designer with experience developing and implementing curriculum for diverse learners. Experience in classroom management, implementing diverse instructional strategies, and administrative duties in/outside the classroom. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing educational needs, and focused on achieving measurable results. Skilled in integrating technology, promoting positive learning environment, and building constructive relationships with students and colleagues. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
08.2021 - Current
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborate with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Dean of Students / Administration
Academy Of Science & Innovation / CREC
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Encouraged students' social and academic growth based on implementation of restorative discipline practices
- Trained to develop and implement school culture based on PBIS principles
- Worked collaboratively with staff to improve classroom instruction based on Danielson Framework
- Planned and implemented schoolwide events
- Facilitated conferences with substitutes and facilitators providing building training
- Standardized test planning and management
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
GHA Middle School/ CREC
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed units and accompanying lesson plans based on Common Core Skills and Social Studies content
- Contributed to grade level team working to plan and deliver effective instruction
- Communicated with grade level staff, support staff, and SPED staff team to implement SRBI/ RTI practices
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Academy Of Science & Innovation/ CREC
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Designed units and lesson plans implementing curriculum for United States History, Civics, World History, Psychology, Sociology, and Geographical Information Systems
- Utilized online learning management systems to establish blended learning environment
- Appropriately differentiated lesson plans and learning activities to accommodate students of all levels, abilities, and interests
- Maintained classroom management to assure safety of all students by creating positive, supportive learning environment
- Designed instruction that was interactive, student centered, and inquiry based
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Instructional Coach
JMA/ Hartford Public Schools
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Facilitated trainings with staff to support thematic curriculum development and lesson planning
- Collaborated with district curriculum leader to develop new thematic courses
- Contributed to planning of professional development workshops
- Contributed to planning and implementation of all state mandated testing
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Established relationships with neighboring schools to encourage collaboration
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Pathways Academy Of Technology & Design
01.2005 - 08.2014
- Designed units and lesson plans implementing curriculum for United States History, Civics, Global Studies, Psychology, and Sociology
- Utilized learning management systems
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created differentiated lesson plans and activities to accommodate students of all levels, abilities, and interests
- Created project and problem-based projects that are student centered and inquiry based
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT04.2017
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM05.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/ Social Studies
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2004
Skills
- Course development
- Lesson Design and Implementation
- Collaborating team member
- Assessment creation
- Differentiation of Instruction
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Co-teaching experience
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
Additional Information
- CT Teaching License # 26 Secondary Social Sciences January 2005
- CT Teaching License # 165 Special Education January 2020
- CT Administration License # 92 July 2018
- CT Teaching License # 106 High School Diploma Program July 2021
- CT Teaching License # 107 External Diploma Program July 2021
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students / Administration
Academy Of Science & Innovation / CREC
03.2019 - 06.2021
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
GHA Middle School/ CREC
09.2018 - 03.2019
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Academy Of Science & Innovation/ CREC
09.2016 - 06.2018
Instructional Coach
JMA/ Hartford Public Schools
08.2014 - 09.2016
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Pathways Academy Of Technology & Design
01.2005 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of The Southwest
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/ Social Studies
Central Connecticut State University
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