Sherry Hales
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience, including impactful roles in classroom as well as non instructional duties. Adept in learning analytics and curriculum mapping, development, and implementation fostering student engagement and academic growth. Proven leader in faculty collaboration, mentoring, and communication driving initiatives that adhere to educational standards to drive student success. Committed to nurturing growth mindset in every learner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
05.1992
Member Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Honors graduate of Suncoast Area Teacher Training Program
Skills
- Performance Tracking
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Educational Technology Integration
- Effective Classroom Management
- Educational Program Design
- Strong Communication Skills
- Standards-Based Lesson Development
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- ATLAS Curriculum Management
- Experienced in Microsoft Teams
- Understanding by Design (UbD) Planning
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher - Christ the King Catholic School
08.2012 - Current
Third Grade Teacher - Christ the King Catholic School
08.1994 - 12.1999
Third Grade Teacher - St. Joseph's Catholic School
08.1992 - 05.1994
Tennessee Department of Education
Elementary Education Certification K-5
LIcense No. 000722444
Professional- 6 year
State of Florida Department of Education
Educator Certificate K-6
Department Of Education No. 712184
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Christ the King Catholic School
08.2012 - Current
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance for successful classroom management.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a positive learning environment for all students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and fostering a positive culture of learning.
- Provided engaging, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, building a supportive community within the school setting.
Third Grade Teacher
Christ the King Catholic School
08.1994 - 12.1999
Third Grade Teacher
St. Joseph's Catholic School
08.1992 - 05.1994
- As a first year teacher, assessed student performance through systematic evaluation, adapting teaching methods to address diverse learning needs of 33 students from predominately Spanish speaking homes.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
Certification
Tennessee Department of Education
Elementary Education Certification K-5
LIcense No. 000722444
Professional- 6 year
State of Florida Department of Education
Educator Certificate K-6
Department Of Education No. 712184
Non Instructional Roles
School Leadership
Team Leader Grades 4/5
Responsible for meeting with administration, development, and human resources bi-monthly to communicate grade level teachers' questions, concerns, suggestions, and to receive/disseminate information from administration to grade level teachers.
Accreditation Committee Chairperson
Responsible for guiding committee members of faculty and staff in supplying and ranking evidence of compliance for school accreditation visit.
Professional Learning Committee
ELA Leader Grades 4/5
Conducted meetings for eight ELA teachers grades 1-8 to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
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