Shonessi Pugh
LOUISVILLE
Summary
Engaging teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- On the Collaboration Leadership team and the Math Leadership Team
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Louisville Teacher Resident Mentor
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Early Childhood Educator
Jefferson County Public Schools District
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Student Assistant
Ekstrom Library
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail
- Assisted with event planning and coordination to keep events successful and provide positive experiences for attendees
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Education
Doctor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2026
Specialist Of Education - Educational Administration
University of Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2020
Master Of Arts - School Improvement
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY12.2020
Master Of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY12.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Early Elementary Education
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2017
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Behavior Modeling
- Social Skills
- Emotional Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Time Management
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Jefferson County Public Schools District
01.2018 - 08.2022
Student Assistant
Ekstrom Library
08.2013 - 12.2017
Specialist Of Education - Educational Administration
University of Cumberlands
Master Of Arts - School Improvement
Campbellsville University
Master Of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Campbellsville University
Bachelor Of Science - Early Elementary Education
University of Louisville
Doctor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Cumberlands
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