Stefani Shepherd
Atlanta,GA
Summary
High energy, student-focused AVID Teacher striving to motivate and encourage middle school AVID students to reach academic goals. Organized professional developing working relationships with students, administrators, and guardians. Team player dedicated to student and peer success in the classroom and schoolwide.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AVID Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.2020 - Current
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
- Prepared instructional materials and tutorial practice techniques for such subjects as mathematics, English, science, and social studies.
- Wrote and executed detailed lesson plans for 80+ students annually
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for 80+ students annually
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Student Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
Master of Arts - ELA And Social Studies, Grades 4-8
Georgia State University
Atlanta05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2016
Skills
- Teaching expertise
- Curriculum design
- Student Evaluation
- Team Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
AVID Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.2020 - Current
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 10.2020
Student Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - ELA And Social Studies, Grades 4-8
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Carolina University
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