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Sharon Balta

Lake View Terrace,CA

Summary

Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of people in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Upper Division Transfer Program - Program Manager

Azusa Pacific University School Of Nursing
10.2016 - Current
  • Oversees the development of the School of Nursing and the programs missions and goals.
  • Coordinates and supervises day to day operations of the assigned program.
  • Serves as an advisor for the current and/or prospective students who express their interest in the program and monitors the success rates.
  • Provides programmatic guidance through participation in staff meetings.
  • Submits program requisitions and updates, course scheduling and reports.
  • Consults with the Department Chair, the Department Director and the Associate Dean during the planning and preparation of the program's changes and improvements.
  • Responds to requests for information from faculty, staff, student, outside agencies, and community partners
  • Counsels students who have student complaints
  • Maintains and student records, progress through program along with confidential reports in a confidential, professional way.
  • Leads out in the orientation of new student cohorts at the beginning of each semester.
  • Communicates through in-person meetings, phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to use various styles, approaches, skills and techniques that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace.
  • Establishes a positive and working relationship with students through out their time and beyond, the program.
  • Proficient in Google Sheets, Google Slide, PowerPoints, Google Doc.

Elementary Teacher

Seventh - Day - Adventist Conference
09.1996 - 07.2016
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
  • Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Decision-Making
  • Program Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Data Collection
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Public Speaking
  • Good Judgment
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Event Planning and Execution

Timeline

Upper Division Transfer Program - Program Manager

Azusa Pacific University School Of Nursing
10.2016 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Seventh - Day - Adventist Conference
09.1996 - 07.2016

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

La Sierra University
Sharon Balta