SHELBY CONNORS
Troy,NY
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher and Social Emotional Supporter K-2
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Lesson Planning: Create engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards across various subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies
- Instructional Delivery: Conduct classroom sessions, delivering lessons through various teaching methods (lectures, group activities, discussions) to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Student Assessment: Evaluate student progress through quizzes, tests, projects, and assignments
- Use assessment data to modify teaching methods and provide individualized support
- Classroom Management: Maintain an orderly and positive classroom environment, establish routines, and manage student behavior effectively
- Parent Communication: Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about students' progress, behavior, and academic achievements through meetings, emails, or progress reports
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and administrators to create a cohesive educational experience and address students' diverse needs
- Special Education Integration: Support students with special needs by adapting curriculum, providing accommodations, or collaborating with special education teachers
- Extracurricular Involvement: Engage in extracurricular activities such as tutoring for students who struggle with ELA and Reading
- Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts among students, teaching them conflict resolution strategies and promoting healthy relationships
- Emotional Support: Offer support and guidance to students experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges, fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
- Collaboration with Educators: Collaborate with teachers to integrate SEL strategies into classroom activities and create a supportive learning environment
Social Media and Digital Creation Management
Shelby Lynn Socials
Watervliet, New York
12.2020 - Current
- As a Social Media Manager I am responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's social media strategy
- They aim to increase brand awareness, drive traffic to digital platforms, and generate engagement with the target audience
- As a Digital Creator I am a creative professional responsible for producing digital content across various media platforms
- They utilize their creative skills to craft engaging, innovative, and visually appealing content tailored to specific audiences
Office Manager
JS Asphalt
Mechanicville, New York
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Assist in booking clients paving requests
- Effectively communicated with diverse clients to create a positive relationship
- Manage estimator and client scheduling as well as distributing the schedule
- Ensure all paperwork, like contracts and receipts, are filed correctly and distributed correctly
Supervisor/Head Counselor
Colonie Youth Center
Albany, New York
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Created a safe and nurturing childcare environment for a before school program for about 10 children and for an afterschool program for about 85 children
- Their ages ranged from 5 to 12 years old
- Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child’s specific needs and desires
- As a supervisor, I administered meals and any medications specific to each child’s dietary restrictions and/or plans including lactose intolerance, allergy medication, and nut intolerances
- Create a fun and interactive environment planning activities that both entertained and stimulated the children
- Studied and received CPR and First Aid training
Intern
Colonie Police Department
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Observed day-to-day duties
- Rode with patrol and traffic officers
- Shadowed a Juvenile Investigator for multiple weeks
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University at Albany, State University of New York
12.2019
Skills
- Canva
- Word
- Zendesk
- SPSS
- Microsoft
- Google docs
- Google Slides
- Interpersonal communication
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Amateur graphic design
Internship
Colonie Police Department, 08/01/19, 12/01/19, Observed day-to-day duties., Rode with patrol and traffic officers., Shadowed a Juvenile Investigator.
Extracurricular Activities
Outside of my professional work, I dedicate time to tutoring students in English Language Arts, helping them strengthen their reading and writing skills. As a small business owner and digital content creator, I enjoy building brands and producing engaging online content. When I’m not working, I’m an avid fan of both hockey and Formula 1, always keeping up with the latest races and games!
Timeline
Elementary Teacher and Social Emotional Supporter K-2
Destine Preparatory Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Social Media and Digital Creation Management
Shelby Lynn Socials
12.2020 - Current
Office Manager
JS Asphalt
07.2020 - 08.2022
Intern
Colonie Police Department
08.2019 - 12.2019
Supervisor/Head Counselor
Colonie Youth Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University at Albany, State University of New York