Shayna Connally
Burnt Hills,NY
Summary
Innovative and adaptable educator with a solid foundation in curriculum development and behavioral management. Skilled in fostering positive classroom environments through team collaboration and family engagement, aiming to drive student success and social-emotional development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
5th Grade Teacher - Leave Of Absence
Niskayuna CSD
Rexford, New York
08.2025 - Current
- Managed all classroom responsibilities for year-long fifth-grade leave replacement, ensuring instructional continuity.
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons across all subjects.
- Differentiated instruction through small groups and targeted supports for diverse learning needs.
- Utilized assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction for enhanced student growth.
- Fostered positive classroom environment that emphasized collaboration and social-emotional development.
- Partnered with grade-level team members and communicated regularly with families to foster student engagement.
- Piloted newly adopted ELA, science, and social-emotional learning curricula, providing feedback for implementation refinement.
Building Substitute Teacher
Niskayuna CSD
Rexford, New York
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented teacher lesson plans while adapting instruction to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Provided consistent instructional coverage across grade levels, ensuring continuity of learning and routine maintenance.
- Demonstrated flexibility by supporting multiple classrooms, ensuring continuity of instruction throughout the building.
- Collaborated with special education and classroom teachers to deliver targeted literacy and math interventions for two Third Grade classrooms from March to June.
- Provided individualized instruction for third-grade students by implementing IEP-aligned accommodations from March to June.
- Assisted with classroom management and small-group instruction, enhancing daily school operations.
- Built positive relationships with students and staff, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist B-6
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
State University of New York At Oswego
NY05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Literacy instruction
- Reading support
- Behavioral management
- Team collaboration
- Family engagement
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
Certification
Childhood Education 1-6
Affiliations
NCAA Women's Soccer
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher - Leave Of Absence
Niskayuna CSD
08.2025 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Niskayuna CSD
12.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist B-6
University At Albany
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
State University of New York At Oswego