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Sharon Beckom-Brown

Sparta,GA

Summary

Educational and organizational leader offering over 30 years of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of community involvement methods and proposal writing focused on delivering highly-successful morale outcomes. Esteemed Educator and communicator proficient English instruction and team building exercises with students and faculty. Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Hancock County Schools
Sparta, GA
07.2019 - 07.2023
  • Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
  • Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
  • Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
  • Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
  • Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over40 staff members.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.

Teacher

Hancock County Schools
Sparta, GA
08.1990 - 07.2023
  • Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
  • Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
  • Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
  • Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
  • Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
  • Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
  • Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
  • Counseled students regarding their academic performance in English classes.

Driver's Education Instructor

Hancock County Schools
Sparta, GA
06.2013 - 03.2021
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Instructed students in 30 hrs of Classroom instruction.
  • Instructed students in 6 hrs of behind the wheel training.
  • Instructed student with the basic maintenance of a vehicle.

Waitress

Waffle House
Milledgeville, GA
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Drummer Core Instructor

Bill Ireland YDC-after school program
Milledgeville, GA
01.2008 - 01.2010

Taught students to read elementary drummer lessons.

Taught drum discipline a decorum.

Taught cadence and professional drum strokes.

  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Newspaper Carrier

Union Recorder
Milledgeville , GA
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Planned daily rounds and determined most efficient way to distribute newspapers.
  • Delivered newspapers and flyers to about 75 homes daily.
  • Improved speed of delivery by creatively rerouting for completion in [Number] minutes.
  • Secured papers on delivery vehicles to limit losses and damages.
  • Drove safely and legally for professional, responsible delivery services.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of delivery routes and customer information.
  • Distributed papers in various weather conditions during early morning.
  • Kept delivery vehicles in clean working condition for reliable service.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve paper sorting and delivery speed.

Delivery Driver

Papa John's
Milledgeville, GA
06.2000 - 06.2003
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.

Waitress

Shoney's Restaturant
Milledgeville, GA
06.1994 - 01.1998

Same duties as with Waffle House.

Education

Tier I Certification in Administration - Leadership

Georgia College
Milledgeville, GA
06-2021

Master of Arts - Secondary Education-English

Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - English

Talladega College
Talladega, AL
05-1990

Skills

  • Technology Integrations
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • School Community Relations
  • Annual Reviews
  • Student Performance Data
  • School Culture
  • New Student Orientation
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Staff and Educator Guidance
  • Teaching and Learning Assessments
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Documentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Performance Standards and Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Teacher of the Year at least 4 times in my career.
  • Star Teacher Nomination several times
  • Certified Driver's Ed instructor until 2021.
  • Received Academic Coaching Endorsement.
  • Gifted Endorsed
  • New elected Pastor of Second Beulah Baptist Church Sparta, GA

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

Principal

Hancock County Schools
07.2019 - 07.2023

Driver's Education Instructor

Hancock County Schools
06.2013 - 03.2021

Waitress

Waffle House
06.2009 - 06.2012

Drummer Core Instructor

Bill Ireland YDC-after school program
01.2008 - 01.2010

Newspaper Carrier

Union Recorder
01.2006 - 01.2007

Delivery Driver

Papa John's
06.2000 - 06.2003

Waitress

Shoney's Restaturant
06.1994 - 01.1998

Teacher

Hancock County Schools
08.1990 - 07.2023

Tier I Certification in Administration - Leadership

Georgia College

Master of Arts - Secondary Education-English

Piedmont College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Talladega College
Sharon Beckom-Brown