Shawndra Lewis
@shawndralewis
Compassionate youth-focused educator and behavioral specialist driving student growth and positive outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated educator and behavioral specialist with extensive experience supporting children and adolescents across school and residential settings. I have worked as an extended day reading teacher, instructional facilitator, youth behavior specialist, and youth counselor, focusing on behavior management, individualized interventions, and family engagement to improve academic and social outcomes.
My background includes curriculum support, community outreach, virtual tutoring, patient services coordination, and music coaching, with strengths in leadership, communication, data collection, and program management. I bring hands-on experience implementing evidence-based strategies like applied behavior analysis, creating engaging lessons, and building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Extended Day Reading Teacher
Richmond Public School System
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Designed and delivered extended-day reading instruction, maintained accurate student performance records, assigned and graded essays/tests, and communicated progress to parents to improve literacy outcomes.
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Clark-spring Youth Facility
Apr 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Supported emotional, social, and behavioral wellbeing of young people through individual and group counseling, behavior plans, and coordination with staff and families.
Youth Behavioral Specialist
SummerHill Youth Facility
Apr 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Provided supervision, care and counseling, implemented behavior management plans, and assisted in establishing individualized behavioral goals for youth to support rehabilitation and wellbeing.
Instructional Facilitator
Richmond Public School System
Jan 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Facilitated learning by providing skills, strategies, and resources to boost student and staff productivity and participation in instructional activities.
Youth Counselor
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Provided counseling and guidance to youth to stimulate personal growth, assist coping with life challenges, develop social-emotional skills, and support positive decision-making.
Community Outreach Specialist
Petersburg Public Schools
Jan 2017 - Sep 2023 (6 years 8 months)
Educated the public, built community relationships, managed outreach programs, planned events, and advised stakeholders to increase engagement with school initiatives.
Music Coach
MusicStar / Creative Brain Learning
Apr 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years 4 months)
Coached music students, managed a home studio for remote recording, collaborated with clients on performances, and delivered diverse voice-over and music instruction projects.
Performed office administrative duties including phone handling, scheduling, filing, coordinating events, and maintaining organized common areas to support operational efficiency.
Virtual Tutor
Cool Kids Learn
May 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 9 months)
Delivered one-on-one virtual instruction to improve student performance, supported exam preparation and homework, and tailored lessons to individual learning needs.
Patient Services Coordinator
Better Health Therapy Center
Feb 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Scheduled patient visits, answered pre-visit questions, supported care team quality assurance goals, and performed data entry and analytical tasks to streamline patient services.
English Language Instructor
New Connections Academy
Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Prepared and delivered English lessons, created assessments, maintained student records, assigned homework, and used varied language teaching methods to improve proficiency.
Day Trading Instructor
Ben Nevis For Trading & Investments Ltd
Apr 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 11 months)
Taught day trading strategies, market prediction techniques, and quick decision-making processes to help students manage intraday trades and mitigate investment losses.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education
2021 -
Pursuing an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education with coursework focused on child development and classroom instructional strategies.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Associate's Certificate in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
2018 - 2023
Completed an Associate's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis with training in behavior intervention and data collection methods.
Petersburg High School
High School Diploma, General Education
2010 - 2014
Graduated with a high school diploma, completing general education coursework and extracurricular activities.
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