Tonie Shannon
Minneapolis
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and energetic aspiring Educator with valuable experience in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided youth to achieve developmental milestones through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education Specialist
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated a year-long program that introduced TAY to the vastness of the healthcare field through critical conversations, guest speaker presentations, and skills trainings.
- Maintained program effectiveness by developing and implementing tailored curriculum and engaging lesson plans for diverse groups of youth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all youth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with youth participants to maintain retention through kind communication, active listening, and flexibility.
Environmental Prevention Specialist
YMCA of San Francisco
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Co-created a curriculum with the Youth Leadership Institute of San Francisco for alcohol prevention amongst high school students.
- Facilitated weekly program sessions for cohorts of 10-20 youth with activities including research, art projects, critical conversations, and collaborative group work.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of youth participants and families served.
- Communicated and coordinated with schools and local community organizations to recruit youth on a yearly basis.
Community Engagement and Event Support
Parents for Public Schools
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted with planning, logistics, promotion, and execution of several events, including candidate forums, online workshops, parent support groups meeting, and webinars.
- Delivered high-level administrative support to board during regular operations and special meetings.
- Provided one on one support to families seeking assistance related to public education in San Francisco, including applying to schools, enrolling in school, communication with school staff, and participation in school leadership.
- Maintained positive relationships with the parent community in San Francisco by utilizing strategic plans.
Youth Advocate for Community Engagement
University of San Francisco
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Established partnerships between local businesses and community organizations for community engagement opportunities for students.
- Facilitated reflective conversations to explore issues of diversity, inequity, and social change in weekly meetings with students.
- Assisted youth in setting achievable goals by providing guidance and support throughout their journey towards success.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
Extended Day Teacher
Stratford Schools
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Encouraged artistic expression among students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
Education
B.A. - Communication Studies, African American Studies
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2021
Skills
Curriculum Design
Classroom Facilitation
Strategy Execution
Student Retention
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity and Innovation
Community Service
Brothers For Change, San Francisco, CA
Assisted in promoting social unity among the community of the Fillmore in order to push for changes needed by community members.
Timeline
Health Education Specialist
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2024
Environmental Prevention Specialist
YMCA of San Francisco
10.2020 - 07.2022
Community Engagement and Event Support
Parents for Public Schools
08.2020 - 10.2020
Youth Advocate for Community Engagement
University of San Francisco
06.2020 - 06.2021
Extended Day Teacher
Stratford Schools
08.2019 - 03.2020
B.A. - Communication Studies, African American Studies
University of San Francisco
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