Shannon McGrady
The Learning Experience
FALLRIVER
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate educator skilled in conflict resolution and emotional support. Successfully developed differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and achievement across diverse learning styles.
Work History
Lead Teacher
7 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and growth.
- Mentored and coached junior teachers to enhance instructional practices.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Part of staff culture crew, celebrating anniversaries and birthdays, as well as planning fun staff outings and staff appreciation gifts throughout the year.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
- I am currently working on finishing my associates degree at Massasoit Community College, before transferring and getting my bachelors degree.
- I spent some time at Bristol Community College from the fall of 2019 through the fall of 2021.
- I was a student at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School and was in their Early Childhood Education Program.
- Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Curriculum design
Lesson development
Activity planning
Classroom management
Student engagement
Child development
Family engagement
Parent-teacher collaboration
Conflict resolution
Positive reinforcement
Safety awareness
Emotional support
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified- Expires December 11, 2026
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
Massasoit Community College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
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