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Sharon Boulghourjian

Sharon Boulghourjian

Nashville

Summary

Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Grassland Elementary School
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Came in top place for state testing in Math.

Behavioral Therapist

Pasadena Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
  • Directed at-home/ in-class therapy exercising drills to invoke children to develop math, verbal and writing skills.
  • Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
  • Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.

Substitute Teacher, Full Time

Sunrise Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.

Co-owner/ Teacher

Ema's ABC Learning Center
06.2010 - 01.2017
  • Ran successful at-home daycare operation serving up to 12 children, teaching basic skills, including feeding, dressing and creative arts.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Read stories to children daily, and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching K-5

Trevecca Nazarene University
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University of Northridge
05.2015

Neurofeedback Internship

Neurofeedback And NeuroRehab Institute, Inc.
05.2015

Lark Music Conservatory
05.2005

Skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Goal Setting
  • Behavioral Support Plans
  • Group Behavioral Intervention Programs
  • Social Skill Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • ESL
  • Advanced Mathematics

References

  • Dr. Andrew Burnham - Director of Masters of Arts on Teaching Program at Trevecca Nazarene University - aburnham@trevecca.edu
  • Dr. Melinda Stickney - Professor at Trevecca Nazarene University - mastickney@trevecca.edu
  • Dr. Penney Carden - Professor at Trevecca Nazarene University - pcarden@trevecca.edu
  • Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines - Pastor at Trevecca Community Church - ssgaines@trevecca.church

Timeline

Teacher

Grassland Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Behavioral Therapist

Pasadena Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher, Full Time

Sunrise Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2020

Co-owner/ Teacher

Ema's ABC Learning Center
06.2010 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Teaching K-5

Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University of Northridge

Neurofeedback Internship

Neurofeedback And NeuroRehab Institute, Inc.

Lark Music Conservatory
Sharon Boulghourjian