Shauna Merrigan

· Collaborated on a team of eight teachers to create engaging lessons in accordance with Common Core standards.

· Facilitated age-appropriate activities using technology across a variety of platforms (Jolly Phonics, Raz-plus, Go Math!, Science Fusion, Classera, etc.)

· Implemented inquiry-based learning opportunities in small group settings.

· Lead a variety of extra-curricular activities (cooking, choir, story-telling, etc.)

· Planned engaging community-based field trips to encourage social, emotional and academic development.

• Created and implemented lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
• Enhanced students' learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
• Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behaviour, social development and physical health.
• Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on student’s activities and progress.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Responsible for decorating the classroom and updating monthly theme boards with aesthetically pleasing and informative displays.
• Provided presentations to parents on upcoming changes and curriculum content.

• Taught basic and intermediate level English classes to students aged between 2-12 years old.
• Prepared lessons using teaching materials provided and self-generated teaching materials.
• Maintained classroom management through positive guidance techniques.
• Conducted regular testing and provided feedback to parents.
• Delivered demo lessons to prospective students and their parents.
• Taught additional STEM lessons and hosted school parties and events.

• Taught English to local students aged 2-12 years old in public schools and private kindergartens.
• Managed classrooms of up to 45 students
• Implemented constructive discipline techniques utilizing positive reinforcement to encourage positive student behaviour and facilitate academic growth.
• Created and executed listening and speaking lesson plans.
• Prepared students for Cambridge English examinations and performed mock exams.
• Corrected exams and logged the results.

• Provided professional care to children and adults with autism and intellectual disability.
• Skills teaching, such as; sensory integration, communication, safety, self-regulation, social relationships.
• Administration of medication and first aid.
• Daily personal report writing in line with national laws.
• Problem solving and decision making.