Shannon Bishop
Shelbyville
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention as well as Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, and experienced in creating an environment conducive to learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Shelbyville Central Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- 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.
Office Manager
My Care At Home
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
God's Bible School And College
Cincinnati, OHMBA - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06-2026
Master of Arts - Special Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2021
Skills
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Trained in CPI
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Shelbyville Central Schools
08.2017 - Current
Office Manager
My Care At Home
04.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
God's Bible School And College
MBA - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
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