Marcia Shields
Harwich,MA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate with excellent communication and problem solving skills. Prepared to provide meaningful strategies that drive instructional and behavioral progress. A professional educator with creativity and enthusiastic demeanor who is reliable and thrives on influencing students within an educational setting. Proven excellence in teaching replacement behaviors, teaching social skills, analyzing data, and developing student work habits.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2010 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Managed caseload of 16-18 students where behavior related suspensions decreased each semester.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and needs.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to continually refine lesson plans based on student performance trends.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop effective teaching strategies and improve overall school performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly and adjusted instruction accordingly to meet each learner''s unique needs.
Sales Representative
Roof 911
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements with customers and insurance companies.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Teaching Certification - K-12 Teacher Cert. in Behavior/Special Edu
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Joseph's College
Windham, ME12.1993
Skills
- Develop and implement IEP's, FBA's, and BIP's
- Positive reinforcement
- Implementing behavior modification strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Understanding the needs of those with various disabilities, especially those neurodivergent
- Developing and implementing crisis plans
- Setting standards to be proactive rather than reactive while implementing special education strategies
- Teaching effective communication skills with a focus on socially acceptable behaviors
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2010 - 03.2024
Sales Representative
Roof 911
03.2008 - 06.2010
Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
Teaching Certification - K-12 Teacher Cert. in Behavior/Special Edu
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Joseph's College
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