Shannon Guest

3010 Courtside Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Phone: (916) 880-6251 E-Mail: shannonguest@me.com

Objective
I am currently seeking a full-time teaching or education related position. I have a passion for helping my students
achieve their personal and educational goals and am seeking a school that is equally rewarding. I am also
interested in part-time positions in higher education institutions.

Education
Master in Educational Technology, Boise State University

2014-current

I am currently pursuing a second Masters degree in Educational Technology with a graduate certificate in School
Technology Coordination.
Master of Arts, Education-Elementary Education, University of Phoenix

2009-2011

I obtained my Master of Arts in Education with and emphasis in Elementary Education from University of
Phoenix. In addition to receiving my Masters degree, I completed the requirements for my CA Multi Subject
Teaching Credential. Coursework included experience in reading instruction, ELL, and special education
training. NCLB certified by coursework.
Bachelor of Arts, Music from California State University, Sacramento

2001-2006

I obtained my Bachelors Degree from CSUS in 2009 (left the university in 2006, completing my last course in
abstentia in 2009). There, I studied music and music education, performing on both saxophone and flute. Some
performance venues include Mondavi Center in Davis, CA, and Carnegie Hall in New York, NY.

Experience
Teacher, San Juan Unified School District
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2013-current

Supplemental Core Teacher, Technology, grades 1-5

Elementary School Band Teacher, San Juan Unified School District

2003-2014

Responsible for recruitment, retention and instruction of elementary and middle school band program

Provided beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction to fourth through eighth grade students with
little or no musical experience

Coordinated with school administration, cooperating teachers and parents

Organized and performed in-school and evening concerts for students, parents and families

Sponsored and chaperoned students involved in District and Regional Honor Bands

Credentialed On-Call Substitute Teacher, San Juan Unified School District

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2010-2013

On-call, district wide substitute teacher for grades K-12

Private Music Instructor

1999-current

Provide one-on-one music instruction for flute, clarinet and saxophone in private homes and studio settings

Provide small group instruction in music, including music fundamentals

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Assist students with audition preparation and recording for local, regional and state Honor Band

Skills
I have a respectable amount of classroom experience as both an elementary school band teacher, classroom
teacher and on-call substitute teacher. I have outstanding written and oral communication with parents,
administrators and colleagues. I pride myself on my work ethic, organization and creative approach to problem
solving and instruction. I am also skilled in providing professional development to the staff with which I work. I
am currently leading an Instructional Technology team at my current school site.