Shannon Swain

Shannon Swain, MEd McKinney, TX--https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-swain-7b44654 Professional Summary Results focused, dynamic professional with extensive experience in team collaboration, program and instructional design and implementation, and process improvement. Organized and driven with ability to take ownership of company initiatives and create cohesive culture. Demonstrated expertise in demanding environments that require pivoting roles without losing focus or momentum. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholder groups. Collaboration | Organization | Training | Leadership | Goal Setting | Data Analysis | Curriculum Design | Communication | Performance | Problem Solving | Remote Learning | Management | Customer Service Professional Experience Educator Allen Independent School District, Allen, TX (2013 – present) Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Lubbock, Texas -) Design, implement, monitor, and assess curriculum, as well as adjust and differentiate based on individual and group learning styles focusing on pedagogy and learning continuum theories for ELA classrooms End-to-End management of school program and policies with shared stakeholders using strong and effective communication skills Identify problems and function as a facilitator to develop solutions and implement processes to effect change Design engaging and diverse content for new courses in collaboration with teams removing course redundancy and organizing content for continuous flow and development Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects to design solution systems Customized materials and content for discipline specific training to increase competency Data analysis - interpret data to monitor progress and drive decision making to ensure growth Collaborate with administrative and peer teams for development of policy, goals and curriculum needed to develop inclusive, cohesive and diverse partnerships throughout the organization Lead Specialist Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX -) Train student teachers, aides and office personnel on the administration of integral tasks and program policy Conduct cross-functional community presentations and other needed outreach to recruit and educate in an effort to create equitable outcomes Maintain data and documentation of program activities to establish an efficient methodology for task completion and facilitated training and mentor sessions Work one-on-one with students and families to develop goals and train in areas of need to ensure success Maintain documentation of development goals and objectives, as well as conduct performance gap analysis to assess and prioritize performance issues based on program goals Lead and manage a small team of aspiring professionals providing unique, replicable experiences to enhance performance Additional Affiliations District Advisory Council Campus Advisory Council Literacy Cadre BELL Mentor District Communication Council Vertical Team Lead Education Masters of Education Texas Tech University 2006 Lubbock, Texas Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders St. Cloud State University 1997 St. Cloud, Minnesota Certifications: Texas EC-4 Generalist, Texas 4-12 ELA, Texas ESL Supplemental, GT Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Team Building and Development, Canvas