Yvonne Shiffer
Kailua,HI
Summary
Throughout my career, I have a record of developing engaging content and improving student skill acquisition, especially in the area of reading fluency and comprehension. Adept at data base decision making, collaborative teamwork, prioritizing tasks, and shifting intellectual gears to accommodate new demands and meet deadlines, as demonstrated while employed by the Archdiocese of Washington DC. I bring a blend of intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and adaptability to meet the needs of my students, as well, as my work community. My teaching interventions consistently enhanced student outcomes across all domains, but especially, early reading acquisition and comprehension.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist/Assessment Specialist
Archdiocese of Washington DC
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with other Archdiocesan educators via Scantron Educational Performance series Software to design and develop K-8 Language Arts test items which correlated directly with Archdiocesan Language Arts scope and sequence and standards which we developed via Scantron Educational Performance series software into the system wide bi yearly assessment.
- Met with students with learning disabilities and identified as at risk of failure to provide additional instruction and support to improve reading and writing acquisition skills grades K-5 and middle school students in writing and reading skills across the curriculum.
- Taught Social Studies and French on as needed basis.
- Collaborated with general education educators to develop accommodation and learning plans for students with disabilities.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Elementary Resource Teacher
DODEA Schools/SHAPE
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Assessed student progress through ongoing observations, data collection, and analysis, ensuring timely modifications to instruction as needed.
- Enhanced students'' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating phonics-based instruction into daily reading activities and exposing students to a variety of age-appropriate literature.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Taught READ 180 in afternoons to 4-6th grade.
Early Intervention Specialist/Case Manager Coordinator
Babies Can't Wait/ Contractor
11.2001 - 04.2003
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations related to early intervention services, ensuring the highest quality of care for children and families.
- Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating closely with colleagues and sharing best practices, resulting in improved service delivery across the team.
- Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in planning interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
Self-Contained Teacher/Orthopedically Impaired
Groves High School
08.1999 - 12.2001
- Promoted critical thinking skills by designing inquiry-based activities that challenged students to solve problems creatively.
- Facilitated peer tutoring programs, encouraging collaboration among students for mutual academic benefit.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a strong partnership between home and school for student success.
- Provided support for students with special needs through appropriate accommodations and modifications in lesson plans and assessments.
- Incorporated diverse cultural perspectives into daily lessons, cultivating an inclusive classroom environment that valued all voices.
Resource Teacher
Model Middle School
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.1998
Skills
- Intellectual Curiosity; bring enthusiastic attitude and approach to learning new skills
- Ability to multi task and prioritize task importance to meet deadlines
- Adept at working on Collaborative teams comprised of individuals from various disciplines and cultures
- Broad educational background and experience in childhood development to include cognitive, educational and social emotional development which I believe is relevant to reading content development
- Desire and interest in creating engaging content which facilitates the growth and development of reading skills
Timeline
Resource Specialist/Assessment Specialist
Archdiocese of Washington DC
08.2012 - 07.2017
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Elementary Resource Teacher
DODEA Schools/SHAPE
03.2005 - 12.2008
Early Intervention Specialist/Case Manager Coordinator
Babies Can't Wait/ Contractor
11.2001 - 04.2003
Resource Teacher
Model Middle School
09.1999 - 06.2000
Self-Contained Teacher/Orthopedically Impaired
Groves High School
08.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Alabama
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