Dorothy Sharkey-Kersh
Pearl,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated Instructor possessing outstanding teaching capabilities and more than 23 years of experience in education. Successful in encouraging and monitoring progress of individual students to promote student success. Consistently creates intriguing lessons to challenge students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kids Kastle Learning Center
Jackson , MS
11.2022 - Current
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Adapted instructional materials for individual student's needs based on their disability or learning style.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Provided support to students with disabilities, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Was left as the active teacher for a year.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment for students with disabilities.
Teacher
New Vineyard Acadamy
Jackson, MS
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance data.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners in a 3rd grade classroom.
Teacher's Assistant
Kids First Learning Place
Pearl, MS
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Rankin County, MS
08.2008 - 01.2019
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
- Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS12-2014
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Individualized Instruction
- Skills Development
- Oral Communication
- Mathematics Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Safe Learning Environment
- Lesson Planning
- Professional Development
- Student Rapport Building
- Teaching Strategies
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude
- National Society of Collegiate Scholarship, Leadership, and Services (Jackson State University)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Kids Kastle Learning Center
11.2022 - Current
Teacher
New Vineyard Acadamy
08.2021 - 03.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Kids First Learning Place
08.2019 - 12.2020
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2008 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts -
Hinds Community College
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