Shenetha Abernathy
Fort Worth
Summary
Results-driven educator with a strong background at Idea Public Charter School, focusing on effective lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Skilled in curriculum development and student assessment, promoting collaborative learning environments that boost student engagement and performance. Focused on leveraging educational technology to meet varied learning needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies
IDEA Public Charter School
Fort Worth
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented interdisciplinary lesson plans that enhanced student engagement in literacy, math, science, and social studies.
- Created targeted lesson plans and assessments that fostered deeper understanding of social studies concepts among students.
- Provided instruction in core subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to social studies curriculum standards.
- Integrated relevant social studies topics into English language lessons to promote cross-curricular connections and contextual learning.
Long term Substitute ELA Teacher
Jacquet Middle School
Fort Worth
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught the District curriculum utilizing well-designed lesson plans and rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives that are standards-based, measurable, and accelerated the transfer of learning and knowledge.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students.
- Developed instructional units and opportunities for enrichments, differentiations and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students.
- Assessed and documented student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, on-going and multiple assessment tools through interventions, and formal and informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations.
- Performed essential functions and roles pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring and proctoring tests, securing and disseminating test data, combined with maintaining current and accurate records of student test data.
- Maintained accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents.
- Executed and maintained appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task.
- Monitored student behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations.
- Engaged parents and families in the academic and behavioral progress of their child by initiating parent conferences and providing opportunities for parents to continually support student learning and school programs.
- Contributed ideas, worked on committees, collaborated with peers, participated in curriculum development and revision activities as appropriate, and attended district and campus professional development activities demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth and development.
Special Education Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
Fort Worth
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the times designated.
- Provide students with accommodations and modifications outlined in student IEP’s.
- Provide required IEP input and complete required special education documentation.
- Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Prepared for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
- Assisted with state testing.
- Ensure weekly special education reports on itinerant service and classroom sign in sheets are provided to the campus Principal each Friday.
- Meet regularly with the RMA Director of Special Projects to report on challenges faced at the campus.
- Assist with the training of classroom teachers in regards to IEP submissions and goal development.
- Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement.
Paraprofessional
Everman ISD
Everman
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided support to teachers, instructors and faculty members in an educational setting.
- Assists with a variety of functions, including implementing instructional programs, assessing student performance and other tasks as needed by the instructor.
Teacher Assistant
Child Care Associates/FWISD
Fort Worth
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Arranged a physical environment in which children can work and play safely.
- Assisted children with toileting, meal times, arrange setting for nap time and provide supervision of the children during these periods.
- Prepared or assisted with preparing supplies and materials in advance for use by children and prepared the classroom for children’s use when transitioning from one activity to another.
- Actively supervised children on the playground.
- Assisted in maintaining children areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom areas.
- Followed the direction of the assigned Teacher and performed other duties respective to teaching activities and guided children as necessary.
- Responsible for interacting and communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner and other related duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Psychology
University of Phoenix
Texas01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
03-2020
Diploma -
Kadena High School
Okinawa, Japan06-1994
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Collaborative learning
- Special education strategies
Timeline
Social Studies
IDEA Public Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Long term Substitute ELA Teacher
Jacquet Middle School
11.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
09.2020 - 11.2022
Paraprofessional
Everman ISD
08.2016 - 09.2020
Teacher Assistant
Child Care Associates/FWISD
08.2010 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Industrial Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Diploma -
Kadena High School