Shannan O'Neil
Malden
Summary
Dynamic and passionate social studies teacher with seven years of experience in creating engaging and thought-provoking learning environments. Committed to fostering collaboration among colleagues as a teacher-leader and coach, with a focus on innovative instructional strategies that drive desired outcomes and success. Eager to leverage expertise in a vibrant educational setting to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, dedicated workers, and informed citizens. A strong advocate for continuous improvement and professional development, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher, Fordham Leadership Academy
New York City Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2025
- US History Teacher (11th Grade)
- Participation in Government Teacher (12th Grade)
- Economics Teacher (12th Grade)
- Reading Intervention Specialist - Debate (9th Grade)
- Consultation Committee Member
- UFT Delegate
- Teacher Leader and Coach
- Social Studies Department Head
Partner Teacher
NYC Teaching Collaborative
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Global Teacher (9th Grade)
- Global Teacher (10th Grade)
Substitute Teacher
New York City Public Schools
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Daily adaptation to teacher lesson plans
- All grade levels
Education
Master of Secondary Education - Social Studies
CUNY Lehman College
09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
CUNY Queens College
06.2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis and aggregation
- Classroom management and organization
- Virtual and in-person pedagogy
- Content and pedagogical coaching
- Planning and implementing standards-aligned unit plans
- Constructing best assessment practices
- Adapting lessons based on assessment data
- Designing discussion protocols and activities
- Structured lesson planning
- Yielding high leverage feedback from peers
- Competent communication
Accomplishments
- Drove student standardized testing results up 30% from previous year in June 2025.
- Improved the RIT (reading and writing) scores for 16 out of 20 students reading slightly below grade level to above grade level in 10 months from 2024-2025.
- Granted tenure upon first submission of portfolio by the Superintendent of district
Certification
- NYSTCE Educating All Students
- NYSCST - Social Studies
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher, Fordham Leadership Academy
New York City Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2025
Partner Teacher
NYC Teaching Collaborative
01.2019 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
New York City Public Schools
04.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
CUNY Queens College
Master of Secondary Education - Social Studies
CUNY Lehman College
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