Shironda Ballard
Giarland,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cumlaude Academy, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and interactive methods, fostering a supportive learning environment. Collaborated effectively with parents to strengthen communication, leading to improved student outcomes and a positive educational experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cumlaude Academy
1855 E. Branch Hollow Dr.
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Center Director
Knowledge Universe Child Development Center
9131 Forest Ln
04.2000 - 10.2023
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
2826 Elsie Faye Higgins St05-1985
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Cumlaude Academy
04.2024 - 11.2024
Center Director
Knowledge Universe Child Development Center
04.2000 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School