Shannon Morley
Saint Charles
Summary
Special Education Teacher 16-years of experience with 14 years dedicated to a Therapeutic Classroom for students with Emotional Disturbance (ED). Master’s in Special Education (Autism emphasis) and K-12 Cross-Categorical certification. Recipient of the Key to the Classroom award. Extensive experience in teacher leadership, including serving as Department Chair and on the Building Leadership Team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
St Louis, MO
08.2010 - Current
- Led a Therapeutic ED Classroom
- Serve as Department Chair
- Collaborate on the Building Leadership Team (BLT)
- Implemented individualized education plans
- Partnered with social workers and therapists to integrate student mental health goals into academic daily routines.
- Utilized behavior management techniques to foster positive classroom environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped develop the paraprofessional schedule
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
Paraprofessional
Wentzville School District
Wentzville, MO
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Supported implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Assisted in data collection and documentation of student progress toward behavioral goals.
- Implemented visual schedules and supports to help students transition smoothly between activities throughout the day.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behaviors, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
Education
Master of Education - Autism
Lindenwood University
Columbia, MO05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Cross Categorical
University of Missouri
San Francisco, CA05-2010
Skills
- Specialties: Emotional Disturbance (ED), Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis De-escalation, Autism Spectrum Disorder, IEP Development, Collaborative teamwork
- Teacher Leadership: Department Chair (Mentoring 10 Teachers/8 Paras), Building Leadership Team (BLT)
- Classroom Management: BIP/FBA Development, High-Structure Therapeutic Environments, SEL, Behavior Intervention Plans
- Classroom Skills: Co-Teaching experience in Math, Push-In Social Skills
Accomplishments
- Department Chair
- Key to the Classroom recipient
- Special Education Foundation Grant recipent
Certification
- K-12 Mild to Moderate Cross Categorical
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2010 - Current
Paraprofessional
Wentzville School District
06.2004 - 06.2007
Master of Education - Autism
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Cross Categorical
University of Missouri