Shari Barrow
Queen Creek,Arizona
Summary
Energetic Education Coordinator bringing 10+ years of background in educational counseling. Adept at coaching and counseling students throughout transition from high school to college. Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities with in-depth knowledge of application and admissions processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ADDICTION RECOVERY ADVISOR
FRESHSTART Recovery, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained thorough clinical notes.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Conducted interviews with students to discuss the student’s interest and provide program/admission information.
- Supported and advised clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated family members and helped support clients by improving coping techniques
- Provided excellent service and attention to clients in a virtual environment.
- Facilitated group and individual sessions to create and follow up on treatment plan goals and progress
Educational Coordinator
Arizona Virtual Academy
06.2021 - Current
- Planned a variety of programs and trainings from start to finish, all of which involved deadlines, milestones and processes.
- Worked with students interested in online programs at the undergrad level.
- Conducted interviews with students to discuss the student’s interest and provide program/admission information.
- Counseled students and their families to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Received incoming calls from potential students and provided detailed information about institutions
- Developed 504 Plans, facilitated meetings, and provided guidance on ways in which to navigate receiving accommodations at the college level.
Special Education Teacher
Arizona Virtual Academy
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with leadership and teammates on training and recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and engagement to improve retention rates by 25%.
- Studied and implemented findings from manager-generated reports to determine solutions, progress, and issues.
- Facilitated team meetings to promote a common goal and completed related paperwork within the allotted time-frame.
- Worked with class members 1-on-1 and in small groups to enhance student performance and expectations.
- Supervised all staff involved in the classroom to improve processes, provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
Elementary Education Teacher
Florence Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Mastered, implemented, and trained fellow educators on a new school curriculum.
- Analyzed data to created assessments aligned with state standards and the curriculum outline.
- Monitored student progress and response to curriculum and standards to ensure understanding, mastery, and success.
- Increased student growth each year
- Adapted well to a new curriculum and deadlines
- Accommodated different learning styles and instruction methodology for all learners
Elementary Education Teacher
Wicomico County Board Of Education
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular updates, conferences, and newsletters detailing student progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Completed professional development courses to stay current on best practices in elementary education, applying new techniques to improve teaching methods.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Contributed towards achieving school-wide goals by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, instructional technology integration, or other relevant topics within the field of elementary education.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Secondary Special Education Teacher
James M. Bennett High School
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through direct instruction of coping skills, conflict resolution techniques, and self-advocacy strategies.
- Partnered with outside agencies such as therapists or social workers, ensuring continuity of care between home, school, and community settings.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices to track student growth and adjust lesson plans accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD05.2004
Skills
- Ease with electronic tracking
- Certified in special education and curriculum and instruction
- Extensive teaching, tutoring, and workshop experience
- Ease with electronic tracking
- Trained meeting facilitator
- Training and supervision experience
- Outstanding communication, relational, and collaboration skills
- Cultural competency
- Time/Calendar management
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Learning Management Systems
- Academic monitoring
- Data analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
Dare to Lead - Leadership Certificate- 2023/2024
LETRS Reading Certification - 2024
Timeline
ADDICTION RECOVERY ADVISOR
FRESHSTART Recovery, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Educational Coordinator
Arizona Virtual Academy
06.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Arizona Virtual Academy
06.2018 - 06.2021
Elementary Education Teacher
Florence Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary Education Teacher
Wicomico County Board Of Education
06.2014 - 06.2015
Secondary Special Education Teacher
James M. Bennett High School
06.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
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