Shanon M.

Beebe-Farsakh
JP-C3VL035 Jumeirah Park, Dubai | Cell: 0528886936| email: shanon@farsakh.com e-portfolio: shanonfarsakh.weebly.com
Personal Statement
I am seeking a teacher postion in Dubai, UAE. I have experience teaching primary years 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as
elementary grades 1 and 4. I have the ability to easily transcend cultural differences. I am a very compassionate and
skilled teacher who will make a valuable and meaningful contribution to any school in which I am employed.
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, NY
Masters - Elementary Education, May 2011 - GPA: 4.0/4.0

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, TUCSON, AZ
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance, December 1993 - Major GPA: 3.56/4.0
Concentration in Modern, Ballet, & Jazz Dance (Attended school on a dance scholarship)

Certifications and Workshops
NY State Teacher Certification, 2011
Childhood Education Grades 1-6
NY State Mandatory Violent Prevention Training, 2008
NY State Fingerprinted, 2010
NY State Mandatory Childhood Abuse, 2008


Notable Achievements
St. Johns University Graduate Research Award 2011
Graduates from my dance school, Creative Movement Company, have earned various dance scholarships at top
tiered US colleges and studied with elite dance companies such as Joffery Ballet Company, Alvin Alley, American
Ballet, Ballet Met, and Milwaukee Ballet Company
Employment History
PS 89- TRIBECA - PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY 2011
Student Teacher grade 4/grade 1
Created lesson plans based on a thematic unit using NYSED standards and US Common Core Standards
Taught test prep strategies for ELA/MATH
Maintained excellent classroom management with the ability to keep students on task
Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning
Taught guided reading lessons using the Colombia Readers Workshop Techniques
Designed and taught lessons in math, science, social studies, and reading curricula in grade 1 and 4 classrooms
using the American Curriculum Standards
Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all levels of students in the same classroom
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for grade 1 and grade 4, administered testing, tracked, and
analyzed class performance.
Conductd group and one-on-one math, reading, and writing activities
Participated in faculty curriculum meetings and enrichment meetings



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KIDVILLE NURSERY NEW YORK, NY/HOBOKEN, NJ 2009 - 2011
Lead Preschool Teacher KVU preschool
Built a structured, nurturing classroom environment utilizing an American Curriculum philosophy of teaching
allowing each child to reach their fullest potential
Created lesson plans and art projects based on a thematic unit using students interests and abilities
Introduced rituals to students to familiarize them with following directions and to promote relationships with in
the classroom
Lead and organized teacher collaboration groups to develop meaningfull lesson plans
Familiarized students with written language by exposing them to Phonics and book reading
Created exploratory stations to enhance students cognitive skills, tactile stimulation, balance, gross motor
development, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, cause and effect, small muscle
development, large muscle development, and shape recognition
Conducted movement and music lessons to develop kinetic awareness, spatial relationships, and overall body
strength

CREATIVE MOVEMENT DANCE COMPANY CLIVE, IA 1994 2009
Owner Director/Master Dance Instructor
Envisioned and established a premier dance school employing 14 dance instructors and taught over 500 students in
various types of dance
Choreographed and taught classes from beginner to advance levels in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary Dance,
Musical Theatre, Tap and Creative Movement
Produced dance concerts for audiences of over 5,000 attendees, by organizing rehearsals, communicating with
parents on concert events, and designing lighting and stage props
Organized fieldtrips for students to attend dance workshops by Joffery Ballet School, Milwaukee Ballet, Alvin
Alley, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University
Arranged multiple school fieldtrips for students to perform at Walt Disney World in Florida
Created a non-profit youth performing group, CMD Youth Performing Group, that presented at charity events,
Ballet concerts, and showcases in the Des Moines metropolitan area
Formed a scholarship program for low-income students to allow them to study dance at Creative Movement
Dance Company

DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOOLS DES MOINES, IA 1994 -1996
Adult Community Education/After School Program - Master Dance Instructor
Taught after school dance classes in Jazz, Tumbling, and Creative Movement

Community & Volunteer Work
Blue School, New York City, NY
Volunteer as a classroom helper for grade 2/grade 3
Worked with children on classroom projects
Escorted classes on fieldtrips

Daniel Webster Elementary School, Weehawken, NJ
Volunteer as a classroom helper for prekindergartenkindergarten
Worked with children on classroom projects
Taught end of school dance to pre-kindergarteners

References
Erica Vitanza
Director, Kidville
Hoboken, NJ USA
(201)377-5495
mayor.hoboken@mykidville.com
Dr. Leonard Golubchick
Professor, St. John University
New York,NY USA
(212)343 -1234 x 2417
golubchl@stjohns.edu
Paula Lee
Teacher, PS. 89
New York, NY USA
(212)571-5695
plee@ps89.org