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Jessica Sharpe

Anderson,SC

Summary


Professional educator with strong background in reading intervention and literacy development. Deep understanding of instructional strategies and assessment techniques to support diverse learning needs. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving student success. Adaptable and reliable with focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Interventionist

Anderson School District 5
08.2018 - Current
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
  • Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
  • Mentored new teachers.

Elementary School Teacher

Whitehall Elementary, a Global Communications School
08.2008 - Current
  • Four years’ experience teaching 2nd grade (looped to 3rd my last year)
  • One year in 3rd grade 2014-2015
  • Currently teaching my second year in 1st grade at Whitehall.
  • Experience and success in teaching diverse learners through the use of engaging and creative hands-on teaching techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and administration.
  • Experience in managing a classroom by creating routines and high expectations that teach time management and organizational skills, while maintaining a comfortable, safe, and encouraging learning environment

Elementary School Teacher

Homeland Park Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Two years teaching 1st grade

Student Teaching (Intern)

Mt. Lebanon Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2008

Education

Masters of Education -

Anderson University
01.2022

Early Childhood/Elementary Education Teaching Certification - undefined

Anderson University
Anderson, South Carolina
05.2008

Skills

  • Response to intervention
  • Assessments
  • Research-based practices
  • Organizational skills
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Instructional planning
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Small group instruction
  • Progress monitoring
  • Intervention planning
  • Instructional best practices
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

Instructional Support Staff of the Year for 23-24 school year

Affiliations

South Carolina International Reading Association

Certification

  • Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher, Anderson School District 5 - 2024
  • LETRS Training - 2024
  • Masters of Education 2022
  • 4.0 Evaluator Training - 2018
  • Teacher Mentor Training - 2016
  • Early Literacy Professional Development Training - 2016
  • GOOGLE for Education Training - 2014
  • Balanced Literacy & Guided Reading Instruction Training - 2008

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Reading Interventionist

Anderson School District 5
08.2018 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Whitehall Elementary, a Global Communications School
08.2008 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Homeland Park Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2010

Student Teaching (Intern)

Mt. Lebanon Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2008

Early Childhood/Elementary Education Teaching Certification - undefined

Anderson University

Masters of Education -

Anderson University

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