Sharon Dickey
Lamar,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
Hartsville Middle School
Hartsville, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Assigned, explained, and graded homework.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents, and school administrators.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching
Lead 4K Teacher/After-School Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Florence, SC
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Observed children to record their development
- Completed all required documentation for 4K program
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversations and formal conferences.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
After School Lead Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools Kid's Plus
Concord, NC
03.2007 - 08.2017
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and volleyball recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development in children.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas..
- Provided individual and group teaching to 15+ students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework, and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Technology
- Lesson Implementation
- IEP Understanding
- Group Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational Settings
- Positive Interactions
Accomplishments
- Managed all subjects and levels of the classroom.
- Specialized in substituting for all subject classes.
- Behavior Management
- Development Disabilities Experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker/Lead After-School Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
Apr.2008 - Jun.2011
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared food and served meals and refreshments to children.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
Hartsville Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Lead 4K Teacher/After-School Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2021
After School Lead Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools Kid's Plus
03.2007 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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