Shawntel Macon
Sharpsburg
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Atlanta Public School System, excelling in fostering student engagement and collaboration. Leveraged data analysis to enhance academic performance while demonstrating empathy and patience in diverse classrooms. Successfully mentored new teachers, promoting effective educational planning and innovative teaching methods.
I am now retired from teaching and looking for my next path for employment. Many skills that were very useful in my everyday teacher life can now be applied to the next opportunity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Elementary Grades 1-4
Atlanta Public School System
08.1995 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Central Michigan University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA06-1995
Skills
- Effective Collaboration
- Logical Reasoning Skills
- Educational Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Technology integration
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Student records management
- Empathy and patience
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Data analysis
Timeline
Teacher, Elementary Grades 1-4
Atlanta Public School System
08.1995 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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