Shannon Clark

760 807-9697 | 731 Maywood St. Escondido, CA 92027 | shanhclark@gmail.com

Certification
CA 2042 Multiple Subject Credential | University of San Diego | Jan. 2018
California 30 Day Sub Permit | March 2017

Academic Qualifications
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA | May 2018
Masters of Education
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT | January 2015
Masters of Arts: Creative Writing (Fiction) and Publishing
Masters Thesis: We Once Chased Moonbows
California State University of San Marcos, San Marcos, CA | May 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Literature and Writing Studies; Minor: Theatre Arts

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher - Bay Park Elementary, San Diego, CA | 2016 - 2017
Fourth Grade
Designed and implemented appropriate lesson plans aligned with the Common Core and California State
Standards
Attended PLC Round at Toler Elementary, focusing on Common Core Standards and Strategies
Collaborated with special education teachers to discuss IEP student needs.
Collaborated with ELL teachers to discuss student needs and academic progression.
Managed classroom behavior through a restorative lens.
Worked with students one-on-one in small groups to provide differentiated instruction in writing and
math.
Played an active role in parent engagement. Attended parent-teacher conferences.
Substitute Teacher Bay Park Elementary, San Diego, CA | 2017
Transitional Kindergarten 5th grade
Efficiently executed lesson plans designed and designated by the teacher.
Worked with students one-on-one in small groups to provide differentiated instruction in writing and
math.
Managed classroom behavior through a restorative lens.
Tutor
4th Grade Math
Designed and implemented appropriate study plans aligned with the Common Core and California State
Standards

International Experience/Languages
Languages Spoken: English
Study Abroad Experience: UCLAN, Preston, U.K. | December 2010 July 2011
Study Abroad Experience: Japan Trip | August 2008
Nara, Nikko, Tokyo, Akita, Kyoto, Osaka
Visited Seirei Womans Junior College to see their daily education routine, meet the students, tour, and
engage in a lesson plan.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Geek Eccentric | February 2013 January 2016
Columnist
Completed media coverage of comic book conventions along the East Coast
St. Petka Orthodox Church, San Marcos, CA | August 2010 November 2012
Dance Instructor
Taught kids (ages 5 16) Serbian Folklore routines
Cathedral Academy, Fairfield University | March 2014 June 2014
Managing Editor
Assisted in second grade chapbook design and distribution.
Causeway Lit, Fairfield University | January 2013 December 2014
Production Manager / Managing Editor
Led production team in supporting and creating the journals website.
Supported EIC in time management of editorial process.
Devised and implemented new process for uploading and formatting submissions.

Skills and Interests

Eager to implement, participate, or organize performing and visual arts activities, including as theater
and art
Eager to organize afterschool activities related to Creative Writing
Amateur photographer
Young Adult novelist
Traveling: Currently, has visited over 16 countries.