Shonna Moore
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Upbeat Elementary School Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Humboldt Unified School District
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Established positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Substitute Teacher, K-6
ESI Communications
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Fostered a sense of community within classroom by cultivating respect amongst peers and facilitating team-building activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
Small Business Owner
Mountain Lion Pools LLC
Phoenix, AZ
06.2013 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Keyed in customer contacts and delivery dates to update details in company databases.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Drafted clear and grammatically correct business correspondence.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-5
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Coached new teachers on ways to improve instruction and student discipline.
- Awarded Teacher of the Year for Sunset Vista 2009
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Madison Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
12.2005 - 05.2007
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to address common core goals.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University, West Campus
Glendale, AZ12.2004
Skills
- Planning and Execution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Relationship Building
- Records Organization and Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Operations Oversight
- Administrative Management
- Business Development
- Peer Collaboration
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Humboldt Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-6
ESI Communications
10.2022 - 11.2023
Small Business Owner
Mountain Lion Pools LLC
06.2013 - 09.2022
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-5
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2008 - 05.2016
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Madison Elementary School District
12.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University, West Campus