Shannon Bruce Ramaka, Ed.D
Synthesizing more than 30 years of educational experience on three different continents, into personal coaching, private tutoring, engaging workshops, and visionary leadership conversations.
About Dr.Shannon
Dr. Shannon has worked as an elementary teacher, middle school art and humanities teacher, high school drama teacher, principal, school director, and adjunct university professor. For the first 18 years of her of her career she worked in public schools in Southern Oregon. For the last 16 years she has worked in private international schools in Zambia, Hungary, Morocco, Turkey, Kosovo, and The Netherlands.
She is experienced teaching and leading the IB, AP, IGCSE, and Common Core curriculum and developing integrated projects and engaging lessons using conceptual frameworks. Since 2020, she has been the founding CEO of VisionaryEd, LLC, a global synchronized education team, offering online professional development and coaching to middle level leaders.
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As the Head of the International Teacher Education of Secondary Schools (ITESS) undergraduate program in the Netherlands she initiated a hybrid teaching practice during the COVID-19 outbreak known as the ‘Wisconsin Project’.
Adjunct professor of Arts Education at Southern Oregon University for undergraduate and graduate art teachers.
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As the Head of ASK in Kosovo, Dr. Shannon lead the move into a purpose built facility, organized clubs such as MUN and TED, introduced the AP, facilitate the development of student success meetings, developed a full advisory program, lead accreditation approval, organized a central library for k-12, introduced a BYOD program, and coordinated the Kosovo Learning Summit.
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As the High School Principal at BLIS in Turkey, 100% of high school students passed the IB and IGCSE for the first time. Dr. Shannon introduced a writing center for students to excel in their Extended Essay and developed team conferences led by heads of department to create early interventions.She also led the IB Self-Study.
As the Secondary Assistant Principal at GWA, Dr. Shannon led the Youssef Community school project, coordinated assemblies and professional development for teachers, and managed a progressive student disciplinary committee.
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Elementary Teacher- Grades PreK-Grade 3 Inclusive Classroom and Physical Education K-5 in Eagle Point, Oregon.
Middle School Teacher- Humanities, Fine Arts, Drama, Language Arts, Math, in Eagle Point, Oregon.
High School Teacher- IB International Baccalaureate Theatre in Zambia,Turkey, and Morocco.
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From 2021-to present Dr. Shannon has been teaching and coaching students ages 6-16 in English reading, writing, and math online.
Blog & Writing
Dr. Shannon is also a personal narrative writer who uses the writing process to digest, discover, and uncover the world around her. When she isn’t writing, she is tutoring online or in person, collaborating on research projects, organizing engaging workshops, or swimming in the sea. She is currently living and working from Terceira, Azores, Portugal.
Tutoring
Personalized English-Language Tutoring
Dr. Shannon meets with students in private sessions of 60 minutes online (or in person) to focus on improving their English speaking, writing, or reading skills. Every class is tailored towards the student’s personal learning objectives and unique process for learning. Adult classes are available for English Language Learners using the ETT (English Through Theatre approach) at StartUp Angra and scheduled according to availability.
Personalized Academic Tutoring
Dr. Shannon has worked with about 15,000 students in her career; either as a teacher or as a principal. She has also worked with many experts in the field of applied brain research, English Language Learning, and Special Education. With every student, she draws upon this wide range of experience as she guides them to work through learning blocks or new challenges in all subjects. She believes that every human being is gifted in some unique way and that with genuine support and guidance, they may discover these gifts and talents.
English Writing Coaching
Dr. Shannon aims to empower all writers in finding their unique voice, and preferred style of writing. She also introduces writers to all forms of writing and guides them in that exploration. Writing can be both a creative art and a scientific process! From essays for written exams, employment cover letters, and professional email writing; to descriptive, persuasive, and expository writing to poetry. The craft of writing is an endless adventure! Dr. Shannon will coach you through the journey of writing using the 6+1 writing traits as a guide, storyboarding, and a variety of approaches to brainstorming, to get your thoughts flowing and fingers-writing!
Workshops
Dr. Shannon facilitates a variety of workshops designed to accelerate personal learning in individuals and collaboration teams. Each workshop is crafted to meet the unique needs and objectives of the group. The following workshops are available immediately in Terceira. Additional workshops can be designed to take advantage of the VisionaryEd, LLC team and may be available in your location upon agreement. Discount is available for sunny locations. :)
Health and Wellness Workshops for Educators •
Teaching Trainers Elements of Workshop Design •
Authentic Leadership and Nurturing Collaborative Teams •
Integrating Creativity and Play Into All Subjects •
Facilitating Great Classroom Discussions •
English Through Theatre for all ages •
How I Can Help
Please get in touch with me so I may create a learning solution that best fits your needs!
— Dr. Shannon Bruce Ramaka
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Dr. Shannon has lead workshops for international conferences and individual school faculties. She strives to make the workshop experience engaging and is committed to personal skill development and positive transformation. Her favorite topics to facilitate are: building great teams, facilitating powerful classroom discussions, integrating the arts, designing teacher lesson study, health and wellness for teachers. In addition, she has colleagues that she collaborates with around the world on different topics.
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Dr. Shannon works with students around the world in a positive online learning environment. Lessons are personalized and engaging.
English Reading, Writing, Math and Social Studies (Grades 2 - 8)
Writing Coach (Grades 3 - 12)
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Dr. Shannon provides Portuguese students with a personalized and active in-person English tutoring experience on the island of Terceira.
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