Shannon Wachowski, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Lander, WY, US

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Co-author of e-learning series’ titled “Implementing the NGSS by Incorporating POGIL Activities and Strategies” and “OPTIC-Observation Protocol for Teaching in Interactive Classrooms”
• Participate in a working group tasked with developing and implementing a classroom observation tool
• Member of the Steering Committee, Summer Workshop Coordination Team, and NCAPP 2021 Planning Committee

Boulder, CO

• Facilitate online and in-person workshops utilizing Zoom (video conferencing tool)
• Provide instructional coaching for educators utilizing Sibme (online video coaching platform)
• Participate in field-testing the research-based physics curriculum

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Support Wyoming Science and C/VE teachers in the areas of Standards and Assessment.

Laramie, Wyoming

• Develop and implement curriculum in an earth science course for elementary pre-service teachers utilizing Canvas (learning management system)
• Support students through timely electronic communication and posted office hours
• Incorporate reflection, feedback, and a variety of instructional methods to meet student needs

Laramie, Wyoming

• Maintain communication between the College of Education, local school district, and K-12 student teachers, including publishing a weekly newsletter using Canva (graphic design tool)
• Provide coaching for student teachers by creating an advising system to identify and resolve issues, as well as conduct biweekly classroom observations with actionable feedback
• Design and facilitate monthly professional development seminars for student teachers including online sessions for those placed in remote areas using Zoom (video conferencing tool)

College Park, Maryland

• Attended a summer workshop in Washington, DC in July 2019 to train on education policy
• Implement strategic plan for education policy engagement and change in Colorado and Wyoming

Boulder, CO

• Conducted education-based action research with a team of pre-service, new, and veteran teachers
• Participated in bi-monthly meetings to share ideas and train others in best teaching practices
• Presented at conferences to host a workshop on best teaching practices and/or share research

Greeley, CO

• Designed and implemented Physical and Earth Science curriculum using Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
• Mentored a student teacher from the University of Northern Colorado
• Advised student leadership team as National Honor Society Co-Sponsor

Denver, CO

• Met with the Education Commissioner to give feedback and share ideas on various education topics
• Selected from over 170 applicants to be a member of a 20-person team

Denver, CO

• Reviewed and revised the Colorado Academic Standards to reflect current best practices
• Was selected from over 580 applicants to be a member of a 20-person team

Kersey, CO

• Designed and implemented Physical and Earth Science curriculum using Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
• Mentored a student teacher from the University of Northern Colorado
• Advised student leadership team as National Honor Society Co-Sponsor
• Coached middle school track

Bennett, CO

• Designed and implemented college chemistry curriculum, for use in both online and in-class courses
• Created video content using PowerPoint and Camtasia (video-editing software) to increase student understanding
• Utilized Edmodo (learning management system) to distribute instructional and assessment materials and maintain communication with students

Keenesburg, CO

• Introduced and developed AP Chemistry program growing enrollment from 3 to 28 students
• Member of Instructional Leadership Team and Technology Committee where professional development was organized and district technology standards were created
• Mentored a student teacher from the University of Northern Colorado
• Led professional development on Flipped Learning and recruited other staff members to using this instructional method
• Gifted and Talented Liaison
• Coached cross country (7 years), girls soccer (3 years), and track (3 years)

Fontana, CA

• Led preventative action studies involving planning, collecting and analyzing data, and writing reports
• Performed process audits, discussed and implemented corrective actions with operators
• American Society for Quality-Certified Quality Engineer

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Student Council, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Chemistry Learning Center

Certificate, Total Quality Management

Certificate, Online Instruction