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Shanell Wilson

Shanell Wilson

Competitive | Deliberative | Maximizer | Consistency | Responsibility
Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

I believe that each community needs a secure, caring, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a leader to change lives, one individual at a time and to help students and teachers meet their fullest potentials by providing a culture that is safe, supports risk-taking, conquers all challenging situations, and invites sharing of ideas. As an educator and leader, I will always be a lifetime learner working to always refine my craft! I will continue to evolve with the ever-changing landscape of education. Student achievement will always be my primary focus as an instructional leader, and I will always be a collaborative and transformational leader that a school community needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fourth Grade Teacher

Glencliff Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - Current
  • Attained 80% student growth on district- wide assessments in Reading and Math.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Dean of Students

Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Established and maintained a positive and safe school culture
  • Directly supported student needs around Social-Emotional Learning
  • Supervised consistent and fair administration of school policies for student conduct and discipline
  • Molded, Created, and Supported teacher classroom behavior management systems
  • Collaborated with student support team to develop and implement student supports and interventions
  • Data Team Lead in Attendance and Behavior
  • MTSS Lead for behavior
  • Created and conducted mentoring groups for entire staff
  • Facilitated faculty and staff professional development for school culture and student discipline
  • Executed school culture walkthroughs and feedback with 20 + teachers
  • Served as liaison to parents and facilitated parent education and involvement
  • Facilitated and executed all district surveys to students
  • Organized school events for community involvement
  • Organized and led virtual meetings

Second Grade Teacher

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2017 - 05.2019

Planned and taught lessons with emphasis on differentiated instruction to suit the needs of my diverse learners in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

  • Led collaborative team meetings twice a week
  • Analyzed student data to execute better daily instruction
  • Grew 21 students up three reading levels
  • Led students to score highest amongst grade level peers in School- wide MAP assessment
  • Teacher mentor for first year and season teachers.

Third Grade Teacher

Bellshire Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2015 - 05.2017

Multi- Classroom and Team Lead teacher of 4 teachers.

Classroom Teacher of 24 students.

  • Established methods and created instructional tools, and materials that clarified content and teaching strategies
  • Led a team to: plan backwards to align all lessons, activities, and assessments; designed and strengthened instruction that was enriched and personalized for students to reach students full potential
  • Developed assessments that accurately assessed student progress
  • Established a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and support
  • Modeled instructional task to aid in team development
  • Drove and led in the development of a professional learning community within a a team and school
  • Allocated and encouraged non-instructional administrative duties among team of teachers and other staff
  • Identified and addressed teacher and students individual social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers
  • Communicated with administration about team needs, supports, and interventions
  • Developed and presented a presentation on classroom management to a staff of 41

Fourth Grade Teacher

Bellshire Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 05.2015

Team Lead and classroom teacher of 22 students.

  • Provided superior classroom management; advocated students need and parent involvement
  • Provided explicit and differentiated instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies to 22 students daily.
  • Developed and conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students, based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential
  • Participated in ongoing staff trainings and professional development
  • Used positive reinforcement methods to redirect poor behavior

Education

Ed. D - Leadership And Professional Practice

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - Current

M.Ed - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
08.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
08.2009 - 05.2014

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint

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Timeline

Fourth Grade Teacher

Glencliff Elementary School
08.2020 - Current

Dean of Students

Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Ed. D - Leadership And Professional Practice

Trevecca Nazarene University
01.2019 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019

M.Ed - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Third Grade Teacher

Bellshire Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017

Fourth Grade Teacher

Bellshire Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Tennessee State University
08.2009 - 05.2014
Shanell WilsonCompetitive | Deliberative | Maximizer | Consistency | Responsibility