Shannon Middleton
Napa,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Napa Valley Unified School District, I've excelled in personnel management and strategic planning, significantly enhancing departmental operations and student outcomes. My expertise includes fostering interdepartmental coordination and performance assessment, alongside a strong ability to build meaningful relationships and drive educational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
- Created and implemented goal based promotion criteria by assessing student data
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Case managed multiple Individual Education Plans by managing meeting dates and attendance.
Department Chairperson, Special Education
Napa High School
09.2022 - Current
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with students, teachers and admin.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Sign Language Interpreter
Napa Valley School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and teachers.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in school settings.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Independence Facilitator
Napa Valley School District
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
California Teaching Credential Moderate/Severe - Special Education
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2018
Skills
- Performance Assessment
- Personnel Management
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Strategic Planning
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
Backpacking
World Language
Billiards
Timeline
Department Chairperson, Special Education
Napa High School
09.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Sign Language Interpreter
Napa Valley School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
Independence Facilitator
Napa Valley School District
08.2004 - 06.2013
California Teaching Credential Moderate/Severe - Special Education
Sonoma State University
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