Sharon Gayle
Brooksville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong focus on student engagement and inclusivity. Proven ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs and foster a positive classroom environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
James Madison High School
Brooklyn
09.2006 - 11.2025
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning needs of students.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Teacher
East New York Family Academy
Brooklyn
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed lesson plans that engaged students in diverse learning activities.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student performance through assignments and standardized tests.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and events.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Education
American History
Pace University
New York (City), NY12-2020
Masters - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2005
Bachelors - Education/Counseling
Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica08-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategy
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
James Madison High School
09.2006 - 11.2025
Teacher
East New York Family Academy
09.2003 - 08.2006
American History
Pace University
Masters - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Education/Counseling
Northern Caribbean University