Shirlene Evans
Elmont,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Elmont School District
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Implemented creative teaching methods that engaged students in the learning process while still adhering to curriculum requirements and state educational standards.
- Assisted administration in organizing school-wide events such as field trips, assemblies, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the various learning styles of students within the classroom setting.
Co-Teacher
Elmont Union Free School District
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Behavioral Therapist
Helping Hands Family
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Supervised clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
Teaching Assistant
Malverne School District
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Teacher's Aide
Elmont Union Free School District
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30 children.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
August Martin High School
Jamaica, NYMaster of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY12.2025
Maryland Elementary Teacher Certification - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Baltimore City Teaching Residency
Baltimore, MD06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY06.2015
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06.2010
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Behavior Management
- Certified Teacher Assistant
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Community Resource Referral
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Data Collection
- Development of Social Skills
- Disciplined Leadership
- Educational Strategies
- Emotional Disorders
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Fluent in English
- Goal Strategizing
- Google Slides
- Group and Individual Instruction
- IEP Development
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Instructional Techniques
- Interactive Teaching
- Learning Style Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Motivating Students
- MS Office Proficiency
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Remote Assistance
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Skills Enhancement
- Small Group Instruction
- Social Integration
- Special Education
- Student Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Video Conferencing
- Vocabulary Enrichment
Quote
"If you bring enough positivity to an area, the negativity has NO CHOICE BUT TO LEAVE."
Ron Clark
Timeline
Co-Teacher
Elmont Union Free School District
02.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Elmont School District
11.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Helping Hands Family
07.2022 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
Malverne School District
10.2021 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
09.2017 - 08.2021
Teacher's Aide
Elmont Union Free School District
10.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
August Martin High School
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
SUNY Empire State College
Maryland Elementary Teacher Certification - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Baltimore City Teaching Residency
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Nassau Community College
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