Shannon Marie Catozza

19021 Envoy Ave., Corona CA 92881 | (714) 618-5516 | shannoncatozza@yahoo.com

Objective
To obtain an elementary school teaching position in grades TK-6 where my professional, personal
experiences and education will be assets and utilized.

Education
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE | EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE MAY 4, 2019 | AZUSA PACIFIC
UNIVERSITY - AZUSA CA
· Master of Arts Degree: Learning and Technology in Education

MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL| GRADUATED DECEMBER 2018 | AZUSA

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - AZUSA CA
· Preliminary Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | GRADUATED MAY 2006 | CAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF FULLERTON

– FULLERTON, CA
· Major: Child Adolescent Studies

ASSOCIATES DEGREE | GRADUATED JUNE 2003 | SANTA ANA COLLEGE – SANTA ANA, CA
· Major: Liberal Studies

Professional Experience
ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTICT – OLIVE ELEMENTARY, ORANGE CA 2019-PRESENT
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

· Provided whole and small group instruction for up to 30 students in a class. Created lesson plans from
the Big Day Preschool Curriculum. Set up lesson materials and bulletin board displays. Adapted
teaching methods and materials to meet students’ diverse needs and interests. Observed and evaluated
student’s academic performance, behavior, social and emotional development. Took part in
professional learning committees. Manage classroom to meet social and emotional behavioral needs.
Work as a team with other TK teacher/staff to collaborate and foster a safe, positive learning
environment for students.

ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTICT, ORANGE CA 2016-2019

Substitute Teacher K-12

· Fill in for absent teachers on emergency, short and medium assignments. Flexible and effective
classroom manager from 25 to 35 students in a class. Provide learning experiences to students in both
curricular and extracurricular activities. Foster a safe and positive learning environment. Established
order and good behavior in and outside of class. Implement and follow lesson plans and classroom
 rules. Complete appropriate report forms for teacher. Respect confidentiality of personal information.
Participate in general school duties as requested.

KAISER PERMANENTE, CORONA CA 2014-2016

Customer Service Representative

· Receives incoming phone calls from members, provide appointment information, transfer calls to
appropriate personnel or departments. Actively seeks information to understand member
circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs to meet first call resolution for members. Take
payments for monthly premiums. Assist Medicare members with their application and inform them of
plans and premiums offered to them.

DATAFIED, ANAHEIM CA 2012-2014

Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative/Document Retrieval Specialist

· Request and obtain medical records for insurance companies. Contact facilities to follow up, obtain
status and make accurate detailed notes. Customer service for incoming calls. Process payments for
retrieval of records. Assisting callers with questions and arising issues. Report daily assessment for
calls and customer service. Delegate list to assigned callers.

ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORANGE CA 2011-2012

Substitute Teacher K-12

· Fill in for absent teachers on emergency, short and medium assignments. Flexible and effective
classroom manager from 12 to 35 students in a class. Provide learning experiences to students in both
curricular and extracurricular activities. Foster a safe and positive learning environment. Established
order and good behavior in and outside of class. Implement and follow lesson plans and classroom
rules. Complete appropriate report forms for teacher. Respect confidentiality of personal information.
Participate in general school duties as requested.

CASE PAINTING, FULLERTON CA 1996-2011

Secretary and Personal Assistant

· Daily interaction with owner of the company. Manage company and personal bills. Proofread and edit
proposals and invoices. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct to appropriate individuals. Handle
faxes, supplies and time cards. Manage positive relationships with clients, visitors and employees.
Perform general clerical duties including copying, faxing, mailing, and filing.

Relevant Experience:
STUDENT TEACHER, KINDERGARTEN ACCELERATED ENGLISH ACADEMY, PRICE
ELEMENTARY, ANAHEIM, CA OCTOBER-PRESENT 2018
· Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans for all academic areas based on Common Core
Curriculum and English Language Development Standards.
· Managed classroom of 26 students independently using positive behavior management strategies.

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· Utilized technology to help enrich and provide students with an engaging learning experience.

STUDENT TEACHER, 4TH GRADE MULTIPLE SUBJECT, JAMES GUINN ELEMENTARY,

ANAHEIM, CA AUGUST-OCTOBER 2018
· Developed and implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on Common Core Curriculum.
· Participated in parent teacher conferences.
· Managed classroom of 31 students independently using positive behavior management strategies
· Utilized technology including Chromebooks into lessons to provide students with a 21st century
learning experience.
· Participated in Professional Learning Community meetings, collaborated with other teacher to develop
a plan to improve student’s reading and literacy scores.

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