Shakirah DuVall Shabazz

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Self-reflective, goal-oriented classroom facilitator specializing in student growth and teacher development and mentoring. Highly experienced and enthusiastic educator who has worked with various levels of student learning and teacher mentoring. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leadership, parents, board members, and stakeholders to plan, and implement interventions and strategies to facilitate and improve parental involvement, team morale, parent satisfaction, and student achievement. Extensive experience with Needs-Improvement schools, instrumental in launching Project-Based Learning and achieving STEAM certification at Charles R. Drew Charter School. I would like to continue to facilitate learning in an environment that allows me to make an impact on my community. SKILLS and ABILITIES

Problem Solving Google Suites Leadership

Critical Thinking Data Analysis Self-reflective

Creating Content & Curriculum E-Learning Time management

Collaborating Microsoft Office Strong Verbal and Written Communication

Team Building

Audio/Video Creation and

Editing-iMovie, Video Editor

Curriculum Development

Recordkeeping

Classroom Instruction

Multi-Tasking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Classroom teacher duties and responsibilities August 1998 - Present

● Reviews relevant data and plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

● Creates a standards-based classroom environment that is conducive to and appropriate for learning

● Facilitates project-based learning to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

● Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects

● Employs a variety of instructional techniques that are applicable to the individual needs of students

● Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the students on a regular basis and provides feedback to students and parents

● Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law

● Encourages students to set and maintain norms for classroom behavior

● Implements school district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives Academic Integration Specialist (AIS) Roles & Responsibilities July 2016 - Present

● Mentors teachers on team, builds trust, and encourages success

● Collaborates with team and other departments to plan student and teacher activities

● Facilitates grade-level meetings and fosters a professional learning community among grade-level teachers

● Coordinates with administration and instructional coaches to plan and implement project-based learning

● Delivers timely communication to grade-level teachers, parents, and students CREATE Teacher Residency: Cooperating Teacher; School-Based Mentor July 2016 -June 2020

● Mentored student teachers, first and second-year teachers as they prepared for and began their teaching careers National School Reform Faculty, Critical Friends Group Coaches Training Institute June 2009

● Served as an apprentice to national facilitators and trained faculty and administrators from Gwinnett County School System to become Critical Friends Coaches in their learning environments

● Assisted administrators with determining the most appropriate Critical Friends protocol to use to achieve the desired outcome

Professional Development Facilitator (Teacher Induction Course) Sept 2009 - May 2010

● Created a professional learning community with novice teachers (0-3 years of experience) monthly to discuss areas of concern: evaluating student work, instructional strategies, classroom management, best practices in order to create a Curriculum Manager

EDUCATION SPECIALIST

positive learning environment, inform instruction, and foster student growth and achievement EDUCATION and TRAINING:

Specialist Degree in English Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2011

Master of Arts in English Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2002

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA,1997

National School Reform Faculty

Critical Friends Group Coach/Facilitator, 2009

Teacher Support Specialist (TSS Endorsement)

Certified in English, 6-12; Middle Grades Reading; Middle Grades Math; Early Childhood Education CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

● National Board Certified Teacher: Early Adolescence/English Language Arts, 2006

● Teacher of the Year, Woodland Middle School, 2004-2005 School Year REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Curriculum Manager

EDUCATION SPECIALIST

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