Shirley Newsome
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative Training and Development Specialist with background in designing, implementing, and optimizing comprehensive training programs. Skilled in needs assessment, curriculum development, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to improve employee performance and productivity through effective training strategies. Successfully fostered collaborative environments that support skill development and professional growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER
Granite City District #9
Granite City, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Managed classroom responsibilities effectively.
- Instructed middle school students in scientific concepts and principles.
- Perform needs assessments.
- Created effective instructional design projects.
- Crafted detailed lessons based on comprehensive data analysis.
- Developed comprehensive curricula.
- Produced diverse materials such as PowerPoints, Google Slides, Word documents.
- Provided online instruction
- Enhanced educational experiences through tailored instruction.
- Participated in curriculum mapping committee.
- Adjusted curriculum to meet diverse educational requirements.
TEACHER
Venice CUSD #3
Venice, IL
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Managed classroom operations.
- Taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
- Instructed science, social studies, Language Arts, reading, and math courses.
- Transformed data insights into targeted lesson plans.
- Structured engaging educational curriculums.
- Developed engaging and streamlined multimedia content including videos, PowerPoints, Google Slides, Word documents.
- Adapted instructional strategies for virtual learning environments.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet varied student needs.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum mapping initiatives.
- Served on the school leadership team for four years, student handbook committee, PBIS committee, and Character Plus committees
- Implemented modifications for special education needs, including autism.
CURRICULUM MANAGER
Venice CUSD #3
Venice, IL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Crafted teaching plans and timetables for Excel, 21st Century after-school initiative serving K-8 students.
- Performed needs assessments with students.
- Performed needs assessments with stakeholders.
- Designed instructional solutions.
- Developed and implemented a new curriculum for the organization's educational programs.
- Analyzed existing curriculum content and identified areas of improvement.
- Created a system to monitor student progress in each program.
- Identified resources needed to support successful implementation of new curricula.
- Provided training sessions on how to use newly developed curricula materials.
- Monitored compliance data for grant requirements
- Generated comprehensive reports for grant compliance.
TEACHER
Edwardsville CUSE #5
Edwardsville, IL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided guidance and support to students.
- Paraprofessional duties.
- Graded
- Special education modifications
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
TEACHER
St. Kevin Catholic School
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Maintained a structured learning environment.
- Instructed students in 1st and 2nd grades.
- Instructed science, social studies, Language Arts, reading, and math.
- Designed systematic lesson strategies based on data analysis.
- Created structured instructional frameworks.
- Produced efficient educational resources leveraging various digital platforms.
- Adapted teaching methods to ensure understanding by all students.
- Contributed to the school leadership committee.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Undergraduate and Master Courses
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF EDWARDSVILLE
Edwardsville, IL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
MCENDREE UNIVIERSITY
Lebanon, Illinois05.1995
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education
SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS COLLEGE
Belleville, Illinois05.1993
Skills
- Curriculum Mapping
- Designer
- Student evaluations
- Inquiry-based learning
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Subject matter expertise
- Clear public speaking skills
- Parent and student communication
- Literacy development
- Student needs assessment
- Standardized testing techniques
- Project-based learning
- Reporting and documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Literacy
- Project Management Tools
- Strong Communication
- Teaching/Training
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- IMovie
- Creating Youtube and TikTok Videos
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Creating a positive and safe climate
- Modifying and differentiating materials and instruction
- Writing
- Remote Teaching
Hobbies and Interests
- Creating things online for work
- Traveling
- Meeting new people
- Working
- Spending time with family
- Home improvement
- Reading
- Gardening
Credentials - Certification
Type 03 Teaching Certificate, Illinois State Board of Education, Language Arts, Social Science, General Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Science, General Science
Accomplishments
Designing and Facilitating E-Learning Experiences for K-12 Students, WGU
October, 2024
Timeline
TEACHER
Granite City District #9
01.2021 - Current
CURRICULUM MANAGER
Venice CUSD #3
01.2013 - 01.2014
TEACHER
Venice CUSD #3
01.2005 - 01.2021
TEACHER
Edwardsville CUSE #5
01.2004 - 01.2005
TEACHER
St. Kevin Catholic School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design
Western Governors University
Undergraduate and Master Courses
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF EDWARDSVILLE
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
MCENDREE UNIVIERSITY
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education
SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS COLLEGE
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