Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher of the Year 2023
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SHARDE WIGGINS

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Passionate Literacy Coach with 4 years of supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and Disseminating Reading data and benchmarks for schools. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Arts Teacher

Warrington Middle School
08.2021 - Current
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade level activities, and school-wide functions
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.

Instructional Literacy Coach

Bellview Middle School
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Provided technological and pedagogical support to grades 6-8 teaching faculty for all subject matter pertaining to literacy Taught and supported faculty in the analysis and use of assessment data to inform instruction
  • Coordinated activities that provide support in the development and growth in literacy
  • Advised teachers and administrators in curriculum development consistent with the school's philosophy, instructional goals, and our school's reading objectives.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers
  • Facilitated the Pilot Program for international teachers in our school district. Guided teachers with implementation of data analysis, gradual release teaching model, and instructed teachers on ELA learning objectives and benchmarks

Teacher of the Year

Warrington Middle School
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Instructional Literacy Coach

Warrington Middle School
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided technological and pedagogical support to grades 6-8 teaching faculty for all subject matter pertaining to literacy Taught and supported faculty in the analysis and use of assessment data to inform instruction
  • Coordinated activities that provide support in the development and growth in literacy
  • Advised teachers and administrators in curriculum development consistent with the school's philosophy, instructional goals, and our school's reading objectives.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.

MTSS English Teacher

Cumberland Virtual Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.

Social Studies Teacher

Spring Lake Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in their ELA standards
  • Ensure students have grasped a working knowledge of essay/composition
  • Ensure that students are able to analyze their text and use their cognitive skills to understand the text
  • Disseminate and Analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade level activities, and school-wide functions
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.

English Language Arts Teacher

Warrington Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in their ELA standards
  • Ensure students have grasped a working knowledge of essay/composition
  • Ensure that students are able to analyze their text and use their cognitive skills to understand the text
  • Disseminate and Analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Created and implemented the new Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade level activities, and school-wide functions
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
  • Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

Grade Teacher

S.L. Jones Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in all of their standards
  • Disseminate and analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Created and implemented the new Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning

3rd Grade Teacher

A.A. Dixon School of the Arts
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in all of their standards
  • Disseminate and Analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Created and implemented the new Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning.

Fourth Grade Teacher

S.L. Jones Christian Academy
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in all of their standards
  • Disseminate and Analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Created and implemented the new Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning.

Reading Teacher

Ruby Gainer Charter School
04.2007 - 06.2008
  • Ensure students have achieved proficient learning gains in all of their standards
  • Disseminate and Analyze student data to develop target lessons to remediate and enrich students
  • Created and implemented the new Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
  • Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning.

Education

Masters of Education - Instructional and Curriculum

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018

Masters of Education - undefined

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Doctoral - undefined

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts - English

Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
05.2007

Skills

  • Interactive learning
  • Teaching methods knowledge
  • Literacy program development
  • Individualized instruction
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Group Instruction
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Teaching strategies
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Goal-oriented and ambitious
  • Assessment techniques
  • Great active listening skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational skills
  • Student advocacy

Accomplishments

  • 6th Grade Lead Teacher 2015-2018
  • Anchored 6th Grade ELA curriculum and taught courses that combined all 6th grade students in the school
  • Facilitated professional development for the district on differentiated instruction for secondary education
  • Attended annual Leadership Administrative Conference
  • Member of Educational Leadership Program in Escambia County 2017-2018
  • Secretary for School Advisory Committee
  • Member of P.B.I.S committee


Timeline

Instructional Literacy Coach

Bellview Middle School
07.2023 - 07.2025

Teacher of the Year

Warrington Middle School
10.2022 - 09.2023

Instructional Literacy Coach

Warrington Middle School
07.2022 - 07.2023

English Language Arts Teacher

Warrington Middle School
08.2021 - Current

MTSS English Teacher

Cumberland Virtual Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021

Social Studies Teacher

Spring Lake Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2020

English Language Arts Teacher

Warrington Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018

Grade Teacher

S.L. Jones Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014

3rd Grade Teacher

A.A. Dixon School of the Arts
10.2012 - 06.2013

Fourth Grade Teacher

S.L. Jones Christian Academy
08.2008 - 10.2011

Reading Teacher

Ruby Gainer Charter School
04.2007 - 06.2008

Masters of Education - undefined

University of West Florida

Doctoral - undefined

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Pensacola Christian College

Masters of Education - Instructional and Curriculum

Walden University

Teacher of the Year 2023

Warrington Middle School Teacher of the Year in Escambia County, Fl for school year 2022/2023