Sharon Curle
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Results-driven HR Professional, Executive Director, Consultant and Educator offering years of progressive experience in achieving positive human resources results for a variety of industries. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Director
Compass Health Advisors
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
- Established onboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions for new hires into the organization.
- Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring cost-effective coverage options for employees while staying within budget constraints.
- Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Created user-friendly employee handbook that was much easier to update and maintain than prior manual.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
Executive Director
Celebration Church
01.2013 - 02.2021
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with leadership team, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Early Intervention Reading Specialist
Wake County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2013
- Increased parental involvement by organizing workshops and providing resources on early reading interventions at home.
- Established a strong foundation in phonics and phonemic awareness skills through systematic instruction.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by building strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Served as a resource for school administrators regarding curriculum updates and implementation of new literacy initiatives.
- Implemented research-based instructional approaches to address diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of students'' reading abilities using diagnostic tools, pinpointing areas requiring targeted support.
- Facilitated ongoing professional development training for fellow educators on best practices in early reading intervention techniques.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by implementing targeted early intervention strategies.
- Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies to support reading fluency, building student confidence and motivation for continued learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify lesson plans and support individual student needs.
Education Consultant Magnet Programs
Phale Hale Education Consulting
01.1997 - 07.2005
- Served as consultant to magnet schools across the United States
- Assisted school administrators and key personnel in school districts in brainstorming/creating innovative academic programs for schools in their districts.
- Helped school districts write grants to obtain funding from the Department of Education-Magnet Schools Division in Washington, DC
- Provided oversight and direction to teams of teachers to create curriculum to implement magnet school themes
- Participated on evaluation teams to prepare reports for the Magnet School Office in Washington DC
Elementary School Teacher
Durham Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.1997
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio State University
Columbus05-1972
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio State University
ColumbusSkills
- Training development
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Change Management
- Company organization
- Leadership coaching
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Human Resource Director
Compass Health Advisors
02.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Celebration Church
01.2013 - 02.2021
Early Intervention Reading Specialist
Wake County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2013
Education Consultant Magnet Programs
Phale Hale Education Consulting
01.1997 - 07.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Durham Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio State University
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