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Literacy Training
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Sharon Harrigan

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Passionate Educator with 27 years of supporting academic goal achievement. Well-versed in student needs assessment, early literacy skills, curriculum, best practices of instruction, coaching adult learners, designing & delivering professional development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching & Learning Specialist

Dysart Unified School District
07.2019 - Current
  • Used data collected through a variety of means to determine individual teacher/PLCs needs, developed a plan for differentiated professional growth in a collaborative setting
  • Provided timely, relevant and specific feedback
  • Championed a culture of learning and continuous improvement by exemplifying the effective use of data
  • Designed and conducted engaging professional development built on respect and rapport
  • Collaborated with teachers to design rigorous, standards based instruction based on data
  • Reflected on student progress during data chats using assessments and adjusted instructional approaches as needed for optimal results
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance personal growth as an educator
  • 2025 Dysart Her Award recipient

K-3 Reading Coach

Dysart Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2019
  • 2016 Dysart Hero Award recipient
  • Built strong rapport with teachers and staff in coaching roles, employed diverse coaching methods to support K-3 educators in literacy instruction best practices, and delivered targeted professional development sessions at both school and district levels based on collaborative needs assessment and data analysis
  • Provide ongoing support, coaching, and modeling to teachers in the effective use of scientifically based reading instruction and incorporated a valid and reliable assessment system
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement core reading programs, supplemental interventions, and comply with Move On When Reading Law requirements, while supporting the interpretation and analysis of summative, formative, and diagnostic data to tailor lesson plans addressing student needs

Instructional Growth Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
  • Provided professional development at many levels for teachers utilizing the teaching and learning cycle, highlighting scientifically based instructional practices that included a valid and reliable assessment system
  • Implemented ongoing support incorporating various methods of coaching (scripting, conferencing, data analysis, co-planning, co-teaching, whisper coaching) and modeling the use of instructional best practices
  • Assisted teachers with interpreting and analyzing data to drive instruction which included: developing goals/objectives and writing focused lesson plans to meet the needs of their diverse learner group


K-3 Reading Coach

Dysart Unified School District
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Assisted in development of school-wide literacy initiatives, contributing to improved overall reading performance
  • Implemented and supported research-based strategies for teaching phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills effectively
  • Supported administration in developing policies and programs that prioritized literacy growth within school community
  • Evaluated instructional materials for effectiveness and alignment with curriculum standards, ensuring high-quality resources were utilized consistently
  • Monitored student progress closely, implementing necessary adjustments to instructional techniques as needed
  • Collaborated with teachers to modify curricula to better address needs of struggling readers
  • Served as resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective literacy practices, sharing expertise generously across school community

2nd Grade Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
07.2001 - 05.2009
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully in a welcoming classroom environment with clear expectations and routines
  • Collaborated with colleagues to utilize data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps


Multi-aged Teacher: Grades 1-3

EduPreneurship Student Center
01.1999 - 06.2001
  • Designed objective based lesson plans and units of study, which offered differentiated direct, explicit instruction, scaffolding, and assessments.

Education

Master of Education in Early Childhood -

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ
05.2001

Bachelor of Science Degree Elementary Education -

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1998

Skills

  • Elementary Education
  • Reading Intervention
  • Phonics Instruction
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fluency Development
  • Data Driven Decision-Making
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Teaching Methods
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Reflective Practice
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication

Literacy Training

REL K-3 Reading Toolkit collaboration

Jane Schaffer Academic Writing TOT
ADE Teaching Reading Effectively TOT

Dyslexia Designee
Cognitive Coaching
Acadience Mentor

LETRS

Timeline

Teaching & Learning Specialist

Dysart Unified School District
07.2019 - Current

K-3 Reading Coach

Dysart Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2019

Instructional Growth Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2014

K-3 Reading Coach

Dysart Unified School District
07.2009 - 06.2011

2nd Grade Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
07.2001 - 05.2009

Multi-aged Teacher: Grades 1-3

EduPreneurship Student Center
01.1999 - 06.2001

Master of Education in Early Childhood -

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Degree Elementary Education -

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

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