Derek Sunshine
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Passionate teacher with 18 years of experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
Charles Barrett Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, promoting best practices and continuous development.
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2010 - 08.2023
- Designed learning paths for all students based on assessments and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2015
Teaching Certification - Education
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12-2008
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Motivating Students
- Organizational Development Knowledge
- Grading
- Student Engagement
- GLAD trained
- Faculty Collaboration
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Multicultural Populations
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Family Involvement
- Student Rapport-Building
Additional Information
- 2018 Mix 94.1 Teacher of the year
- Grade Level Chair
- Nevada State College Guest Lecturer
- 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School
Timeline
Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2010 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Teaching Certification - Education
Nevada State College
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
University of Nevada - Las Vegas