Shannon Elizabeth Rich
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Passionate, creative, and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments and age groups, from Pre-K through university. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Self-starter and competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies, best practices, and diverse curricula.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Graduate Instructor and Mentor
Moreland University
01.2021 - Current
- Educated candidates in all modules of TEACH-NOW's online teacher certification program
- Utilized effective candidate-centered approach to facilitate weekly virtual classes on Zoom
- Effectively evaluated candidate work by grading and providing valuable feedback within 48 hours
- Delivered tailored support and scaffolding to address specific learning needs to more than 50 candidates at a time, located worldwide
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals and challenges with support and guidance
- Offered one-on-one mentorship and support to student teachers participating in clinical practice
- Stayed up-to-date on cutting-edge research trends within field of study, integrating relevant findings into lesson content when appropriate
- Facilitated positive and culturally responsive learning environment, fostering critical thinking and discussion among candidates
- Conducted office hours and individual consultations, including technology troubleshooting, to enhance student support and guidance
- Cultivated culture of collaboration among instructors through knowledge exchange sessions, leading to enhanced instructional methods and candidate experiences
- Collaborated to enhance course and program offerings through curriculum updates and redesign, facilitating university growth through partnerships with additional US states
Online English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKid and GoGoKid
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Tailored and facilitated individualized learning sessions for school-age children in China on a virtual platform
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues while consistently delivering excellent student support
- Demonstrated punctuality through effective time management in completing classes
- Achieved 100% satisfaction ratings from over 3300 individual classes.
Social Studies Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, and World Geography
- Facilitated student achievement of above-average AP Psychology scores on both a national and global scale
- Supported AP Human Geography students in achieving scores surpassing the national average
- Converted to a paperless classroom which facilitated the transition to online teaching during COVID, using technology tools such as Google Education Suite, EdPuzzle, Kahoot, Padlet, Nearpod, Socrative, and Zoom
- Improved outcomes by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning needs and preferences
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop project-based, interdisciplinary units and lessons to connect social studies content to other subject areas
- Informally led a 5-person department when the Head of Department position was eliminated
- Assisted in the training and development of novice AP educators
- Sponsored Knowledge Bowl and attended international competitions
Social Studies Teacher and Head of Department
El Alsson British and American International School
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Taught AP Psychology, Sociology, World History, Social Studies, and Economics
- Oversaw the department's curriculum development and ensured successful implementation
- Engaged in cross-functional collaboration to enhance the coherence and consistency of curriculum across departments and divisions
- Implemented curriculum modifications that resulted in improved reading and writing scores, as demonstrated on MAP testing
- Collaborated with librarians to enhance instruction in research and citation skills
- Managed six department personnel and inventory including books, desks, and other materials during move to new purpose-built campus
- Supported the professional growth of new teachers through mentorship and guidance
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students
- Continuously adapted and refined lesson plans based on ongoing class performance evaluation
- Supported AP Psychology students in achieving scores above national and global averages
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Misr American College
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught History and Geography
- Pioneered the development of interdisciplinary materials in collaboration with various departments
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating a variety of teaching techniques and interactive activities
- Established a welcoming classroom atmosphere where all learners felt valued and motivated to participate.
- Implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse student populations in terms of education, culture, and language
- Contributed to the organization of school-wide events, including assemblies and fundraisers, enhancing the overall sense of community within the institution.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises
- Cultivated open lines of communication with parents and guardians to foster a collaborative approach in addressing student performance
- Fostered a dynamic learning environment within the Drama and Video Production Club by motivating students to explore their creativity through various activities such as scriptwriting, costume and set designing, stage performances, as well as short film creation and editing
Middle School Humanities Teacher (Key Stage 3)
English Modern School
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Taught History, Geography, and Global Studies following English National Curriculum
- Aligned Humanities curriculum with cultural expectations
- Instructed on subject matter using materials obtained through comprehensive research.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies and targeted interventions to meet unique needs of each student
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, making content more relevant and meaningful for students.
- Successfully implemented structured approach to classroom management through consistent enforcement of clear rules and behavior expectations
- Identified and addressed signs of emotional or developmental challenges among students
- Enhanced students' critical thinking abilities through implementation of inquiry-based learning techniques
- Taught students sewing and needlepoint skills as Arts and Crafts Club Sponsor
High School Remedial Reading Teacher
Chamberlain Senior High School
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Delivered effective instruction to enhance reading skills for struggling readers in Grades 9 and 10
- Created positive and engaging classroom environment to foster literacy skills and a love for reading
- Supported students in achieving the highest overall school-wide gains in standardized test scores for reading
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction
- Implemented individualized interventions and progress monitoring to support struggling readers
- Incorporated diverse texts and engaging activities to enhance student motivation in lesson plans.
- Initiated communication with parents to address student performance, including "congratulations calls" for positive behavior
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy education, applying new techniques in the classroom
- Created costumes for student productions in Drama Club.
Education
Non-Degree Graduate Coursework - Instructional Systems And Learning Technology
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Social Studies Education
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
05.2001
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organization and time management
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Technology-savvy
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Curriculum development and alignment
- Subject matter expertise
Professional Development
- Leading Learning from the Middle – Karen Ardley Associates
- Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Psychology
- The Six Traits of Writing
- Understanding by Design
- Differentiating Instruction
Certification
- Social Science (Grades 6-12), State of Florida, DOE Number 1006257, 06/30/26
- TESOL 120-hour course, 01/30/21
Timeline
Online Graduate Instructor and Mentor - Moreland University
01.2021 - Current
Online English as a Second Language Teacher - VIPKid and GoGoKid
06.2019 - 11.2021
Social Studies Teacher - Colegio Interamericano
07.2018 - 05.2020
Social Studies Teacher and Head of Department - El Alsson British and American International School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Misr American College
09.2013 - 06.2015
Middle School Humanities Teacher (Key Stage 3) - English Modern School
09.2011 - 06.2013
High School Remedial Reading Teacher - Chamberlain Senior High School
07.2007 - 09.2011
Florida State University - Non-Degree Graduate Coursework, Instructional Systems And Learning Technology
University of South Florida - Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Social Studies Education
Florida Southern College - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
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