Shelby Darrah
Acworth,Georgia
Summary
Enthusiastic Elementary Education Major committed to fostering students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Student Teacher
Boston Elementary School
Woodstock, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives
- Created differentiated lesson plans using a variety of teaching strategies, including hands-on activities to boost student engagement
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect unfavorable behaviors
Aftercare Worker
Shiloh Hills Christian School
Kennesaw, GA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured safety and well-being of all students
- Monitored and assisted students with homework
- Supported students' social and emotional development, encouraging understanding of others
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities and behaviors
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment
Field Experience - 4th
Boston Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Designed and implemented an engaging and differentiated ELA lesson plan
- Led small group activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to strengthen reading comprehension
Field Experience - 2nd
Woodstock Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided additional instruction to students who needed help in understanding concepts or completing assignments
- Facilitated small group discussions between students on topics related to the curriculum
- Provided support to English Language Learners in Reading and Writing
Field Experience - K
Boston Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Read stories
- Backed up Kindergarten lessons with small group instruction and hands-on activities
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students to maintain a safe learning environment
Kindergarten Assistant
Cornerstone Preparatory Academy
Acworth, GA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed daily attendance and money from students for fund-raising and field trips
- Supervised students throughout lessons, lunchtime, recess, and electives
- Led small group instruction
- Reviewed material with individual students/ Administered tests
- Implemented lesson plans when teacher was absent
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA05.2024
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GASkills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Communication
- Organization
Certification
- Georgia Pre-Service Certification received August 2022
- GACE Educator Ethics Assessment completed June 2022
- Promethean Board Certified - 2023
- GACE Elementary Education Test 1 completed March 2024
Endorsements
- Dyslexia Endorsement to be received May 2024
- Reading Endorsement to be received May 2024
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Student Teacher
Boston Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Field Experience - 4th
Boston Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Field Experience - 2nd
Woodstock Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Field Experience - K
Boston Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Aftercare Worker
Shiloh Hills Christian School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Assistant
Cornerstone Preparatory Academy
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Reinhardt University
Chattahoochee Technical College
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