Devon Shanley

Experience

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  New Visions for Public Schools

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Urban Teacher Resident
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  NYC Department of Education

  Aug 2009 - now

  Manage daily school operations, including instructional support, scheduling, student enrollment, and staffing. Proactive positive approach to student discipline and behavior management, emphasizing strength-based approach to management and conflict resolution. Continuous instructional coaching, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs. Manage hiring, training, and evaluating teachers and support staff, fostering professional development opportunities. Serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Provide guidance and support for students, addressing academic and behavioral issues while promoting a positive school culture. Coordinate and respond to emergencies and crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. Monitor student performance and school data to identify areas for improvement and to support strategic planning initiatives regarding student learning, attendance, and positive school culture. Show less English Teacher, Crew Advisor and Grade Level Lead at Brooklyn Collaborative Studies. Successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive school-wide English curriculum aligned with state standards, enhancing student engagement and academic performance across grade levels. Served as the Department Lead and grades 6 - 12 Instructional Guide for the English department, collaborating with fellow educators to establish best practices, share innovative teaching strategies, and continually assess and revise curricular materials to ensure effectiveness and relevance. Conducted workshops and training sessions for faculty members to foster professional growth, promote collaborative teaching methods, and support the integration of technology in the classroom, ultimately improving instructional quality. Developed and facilitated a variety of interactive learning activities, utilizing differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs and foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages all students to thrive. Implemented formative and summative assessments to track student progress, providing timely feedback and tailored support to enhance learning outcomes, while also maintaining comprehensive data records to inform instructional decisions. Collaborated with parents, faculty, and the broader community to promote literacy initiatives and educational events, strengthening school relationships and fostering a culture of reading and learning. Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and celebrate student achievements, making data-driven instructional adjustments to continually enhance classroom effectiveness. Show less

  • Assistant Principal

    Jul 2023 - now

  • ELA Teacher / Leadership

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2023

  • ELA Teacher

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2013

  • ELA Teacher

    Aug 2009 - Aug 2010