Chris-Shannon Harper
CMR 450 Box 197
Summary
Caring MLP teacher with 25 years of experience in English language instruction. Performs well independently or as a member of a co-teaching team. Supports students with discussions, presentations, and engaging activities. Implements intervention strategies and non-confrontational discipline management to ensure student success. Recognized for taking proactive approaches to addressing behavior and social-emotional issues. Committed to long-term social-emotional and academic student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MLP Teacher
SHAPE American High School
09.2008 - Current
- Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Work with staff members and teachers to discuss instructional strategies.
- Notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement throughout the school year.
- Develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modify lessons to accommodate diverse learners.
- Increase knowledge by participating in workshops and on-line continuing eduction courses.
- Implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
ESOL Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2008
- Educated at risk and adult students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
Education
Professional & Continuing Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CAMaster of Education - Reading Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California
Irvine, California1999
Skills
- Up-to-date State of Virginia teaching credential
- Flexible and adaptive
- Proficient at behavior management and differentiated instruction
- Positive role model and mentor
- Social-emotional learning training
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders
- Effectively manages group and individual instruction, as well as co-teaching collaboration with content teachers
Leadership Experience
- Participating in Garden Club at SHAPE American Elementary School; starting April 2025
- Point of contact for students registering for English language proficiency exams (the Cambridge Exam and the International English Language Testing System); responsible for registering students and organizing preparation sessions; 2010 - present
- MLP Department chair; 2012 - 2018
- Co-organizer of the SHAPE Multicultural Celebration; students attending the high school organized an informational and talent show for the SHAPE community; 2008 - 2012
- Organize a Back-to-School Charity Fundraising Concert; international guest list, including the SHAPE community, as well as Belgian, Dutch, and English friends and supporters; raises approximately 3,000 euros for the English charity, Whizz-Kidz; 2021 - present
Timeline
MLP Teacher
SHAPE American High School
09.2008 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2008
Professional & Continuing Education
University of San Diego
Master of Education - Reading Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California
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