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Miriam Sharp

Sunnyvale

Summary

Goal-oriented Educator and Coordinator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations, streamlining costs, and enhancing procedures. Cultivates long-lasting relationships with students and staff to bolster program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities. Seeking a long-term career in education with opportunities for growth and to stay current with cutting-edge teaching technologies. Leverages over a decade of real-world experience to bring valuable knowledge and experiences to the classroom.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Testing and Campus Coordinator

Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
11.2024 - Current
  • Account for and quality control all secure test materials received at and shipped from the school.
  • Ensure all testing areas are properly setup according to established guidelines.
  • Setup online test sessions for STAAR-Alt, STAAR-A,STAAR-L, TELPAS and Exit TAKS Retest.
  • Attend all test coordinator trainings.
  • Keep abreast of TEA updates related to testing.
  • Train teachers/test administrators on test administration procedures and test security.
  • Provide functional planning expertise required to meet state testing and District administered local testing timelines outlined on the District’s Testing Calendar.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of all secure test materials.
  • Report all testing irregularities to the Office of Test Security.
  • Verify online training for campus test administrators.
  • Develop student rosters for special testing conditions (Special Education, 504, ELLs & retesters).
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

CTE Teacher

H Grady Spruce High School
07.2020 - 11.2024
  • Dual-credit Digital Media Professor of Record - ECHS partnered with Dallas College
  • Graphic Design & Illustration Teacher - NAF Program
  • Digital Media Productions - Yearbook Advisor
  • Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.

Senior Graphic Designer

Jani-King International
09.2015 - 07.2020
  • Collaborate with corporate web master in coordinating designs, layouts, etc for corporate site and multiple micro-sites.
  • Design corporate E-mail campaigns and monitor the open and click rates of campaigns designed for current regional customers and potential leads.
  • Assist the Marketing Director and SEO team on tracking leads and trends Online through the company website and social media.
  • Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.

Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate

Commercial Metals Company
03.2013 - 09.2015
  • Collaborated with marketing directors in launching CMC Recycling Rewards Membership Program, a customer rewards program which led to a 27% increase of customers.
  • Meticulously followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
  • Supported Marketing Managers in production of various projects under tight time constraints.
  • Conceptualized, designed and produced corporate newsletters and other promotional direct mail items as directed by marketing.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.

Graphic Designer

Jani-King International
08.2008 - 03.2013
  • Created promotional brochures, newsletters, and various marketing material for the use of advertisement and sales in regions corporate, domestic and international.
  • Collaborating with other departments, vendors, and management to ensure the accuracy of marketing materials.
  • Managed multiple projects from conception to final execution while maintaining solid design principles.
  • Took leadership role in design and implementation of company’s 40th anniversary convention that included dignitary from US and 12 countries including former President George Bush.

Education

Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05-2008

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Crisis management
  • Research and analysis
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum design
  • Feedback collection
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Administration
  • Professional demeanor
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical thinking

Certification

  • Technology Applications EC - 12
  • ART EC - 12
  • Business and Finance - July 2025
  • Marketing - July 2025

Interests

  • Pilates
  • Roller Derby
  • Reading
  • Listening to music and podcasts

Timeline

Testing and Campus Coordinator

Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
11.2024 - Current

CTE Teacher

H Grady Spruce High School
07.2020 - 11.2024

Senior Graphic Designer

Jani-King International
09.2015 - 07.2020

Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate

Commercial Metals Company
03.2013 - 09.2015

Graphic Designer

Jani-King International
08.2008 - 03.2013

Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Texas Woman's University

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