TINA SHANNON
Experienced Professional Educator
Chicago,IL
Summary
- Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Middle School Teacher
School District 21
Wheeling , IL
08.2017 - Current
- Instructed and managed classes of up to 30 students with varying exceptionalities in the areas of ESL, ELA and Social Science.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Special Education Resource Teacher
School District 21
Wheeling, IL
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
General Education Classroom Teacher
School District 21
Wheeling, IL
08.2006 - 07.2015
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Updated class and student documentation for recordkeeping purposes.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
- Developed curriculum
Reading Specialist
School District 21
Wheeling, IL
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Utilized assessment data to drive planning and instruction
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized learning plans
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Literacy Teacher
School District 21
Wheeling, IL
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
Special Education Teacher
School District 21
Wheeling, IL
08.1996 - 07.1999
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Illinois State University
Normal 08.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Normal 08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Curriculum development and lesson planning
Verbal and written communication
Organizational ability
Problem-solving skills
Grammar principles
Literature analysis
Literacy skills
Time management
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Middle School Teacher
School District 21
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
School District 21
08.2015 - 07.2017
General Education Classroom Teacher
School District 21
08.2006 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Illinois State University
08.2000 - 08.2002
Reading Specialist
School District 21
08.2000 - 07.2006
Literacy Teacher
School District 21
08.1999 - 07.2000
Special Education Teacher
School District 21
08.1996 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
08.1991 - 12.1995