Shawna McCartney
Conway
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades 3 and 4
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education..
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lisa Elementary Academy North
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Bank Teller
BB&T/Truist
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
Front Desk Receptionist
Coffey’s Veterinary
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
Front End Supervisor
Kroger
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2011
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2013
Masters in Teaching - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Elementary education
- Literacy development
- Standardized testing
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 3 and 4
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
07.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lisa Elementary Academy North
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bank Teller
BB&T/Truist
10.2014 - 11.2015
Front Desk Receptionist
Coffey’s Veterinary
09.2008 - 03.2009
Front End Supervisor
Kroger
08.2006 - 06.2007
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Masters in Teaching - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
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