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
2016.10 - 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
1996.09 - 2016.07
- 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, CA06.1995
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
2016.10 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Seventh - Day - Adventist Conference
1996.09 - 2016.07
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
La Sierra University
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