Hi, I’m
Shari Hemesath
Teacher, Journalist, & Writer
Lewes,DE
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 18 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cape Henlopen School DistrictLewes, DE
Substitute Teacher
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Sussex Central High SchoolGeorgetown, DE
High School English Teacher
02.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Managed 240 students per year, including assignments, parent contact, and administrative requests.
LEARN Charter SchoolsChicago, IL
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
10.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated academic skills of more than 60 students student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Clarence Culver School DistrictNiles, IL
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
02.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated academic skills of more than 60 student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success during hybrid learning.
Field Middle SchoolNorthbrook , IL
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
08.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated academic skills of more than 60 student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Evanston/Skokie School District 65Evanston, IL
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Evaluated academic skills of more than 90 student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Chicago Public School DistrictChicago, IL
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
08.2005 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons for more than 120 student per year. Lessons focused on comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- 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.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Evanston/Skokie School District 65Evanston, IL
Paraeducator, Special Education
09.2004 - 07.2005
Job overview
- Assisted teachers and worked one-on-one with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Freelance Writer & ReporterChicago, IL
Broadcast Journalist
06.1993 - 08.1996
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for radio broadcasts.
- Prepared and delivered wide range of reports, covering topics ranging from 1996 Democratic National Convention to heat wave that killed 700.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Milwaukee Public RadioMilwaukee, WI
Radio Journalist & News Anchor
07.1991 - 07.1993
Job overview
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
WKMS FMMurray, KY
Radio Journalist & News Anchor
07.1990 - 07.1991
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
WUIS FMSpringfield, IL
Radio Journalist
04.1989 - 07.1990
Job overview
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Delivered news and stories on deadline.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
WRVI FMVirden, IL
Radio Broadcaster & News Anchor
04.1988 - 04.1989
Job overview
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Operated studio sound boards, desks and play out software for slick, professional broadcasts.
- Hosted music, news and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.
Education
Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL
Bachelor of Science from Broadcast Journalism
08.1983 - 05.1987
University Overview
- Dean's List 1984
- First woman awarded David Horowitz Scholarship
University of Illinois At SpringfieldSpringfield, IL
Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting from Political Journalism
08.1988 - 07.1989
University Overview
- Dean's List: Fall 1988, Spring 1989, & Summer 1989
- 3.8/4.0 GPA
- Thesis: Roe v. Wade, Where does it stand in Illinois
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Arts from Education
06.2005 - 07.2006
University Overview
- Dean's List: Fall 2005, Spring 2006, & Summer 2006
- 4.8/5 GPA
- Research Project: Child Study, provided an anecdotal and quantitative research of one student's school year in Chicago Public Schools.
Skills
Literature analysis
Individualized instruction
Problem-solving skills
Writing teacher
Investigations expertise
Parent Communication
Instructional technology
Interviewing skill
AP style expert
Copy Editing
Political Reporting expert
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher
Sussex Central High School
02.2022 - 06.2023
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
LEARN Charter Schools
10.2021 - 12.2021
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Clarence Culver School District
02.2021 - 08.2021
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Field Middle School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
08.2018 - 06.2020
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Chicago Public School District
08.2005 - 06.2018
National Louis University
Master of Arts from Education
06.2005 - 07.2006
Paraeducator, Special Education
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
09.2004 - 07.2005
Broadcast Journalist
Freelance Writer & Reporter
06.1993 - 08.1996
Radio Journalist & News Anchor
Milwaukee Public Radio
07.1991 - 07.1993
Radio Journalist & News Anchor
WKMS FM
07.1990 - 07.1991
Radio Journalist
WUIS FM
04.1989 - 07.1990
University of Illinois At Springfield
Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting from Political Journalism
08.1988 - 07.1989
Radio Broadcaster & News Anchor
WRVI FM
04.1988 - 04.1989
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science from Broadcast Journalism
08.1983 - 05.1987