Sharon Howe
Springfield,MO
Summary
Passionate, enthusiastic, and energetic educator for 18 years in multiple grades levels. Driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Kind and caring communication skills. Active listener. Goal oriented and a team player. Ability to create a safe and engaging classroom learning environment that promotes student success. Focus is on building impactful relationships with students and peers to create a positive collaborative culture. Use of best practices and data-driven instruction. Attentive to individual student requirements with ability to adapt to varied learning modalities. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development that enable student success. Ability to identify deficit areas and collaborate to improve outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
La Plata R-II School
08.2006 - Current
- Implemented classroom management practices from Kagan Cooperative Learning models to enhance class morale, engagement, and achievement.
- Provided safe, caring environment where students were encouraged to become risk takers and learn from mistakes.
- Focused on building authentic relationships with students to foster mutual respect and build a productive positive classroom culture.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the Missouri Learning Standards with a level of rigor that challenged students to achieve.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction to students with diverse learning styles and/or individual education plans to meet learning goals.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques and timely feedback.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular updates and communication on student performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to new trends in education and best teaching practices.
- Used assessment data to drive instruction for student mastery and achievement.
- Instructed students in whole group and guided practice, and provided small group instruction or individual reteaching in response to intervention.
High School Secretary
La Plata R-II
08.1996 - 05.2006
- Documented attendance, grades, student information, and test scores to update permanent records with accurate and efficient data entry into school databases.
- Processed student registrations, withdrawals and transcript requests.
- Worked with the superintendent, principal, and counselor to complete tasks and projects.
- Organized and maintained filing system for confidential student records and handled all confidential information carefully and with discretion.
- Compiled statistical data from various sources for use in state required reports.
- Resolved issues with parents/guardians using empathy and active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and members of public with patient professional demeanor.
- Exercised judgment within school policy guidelines to alleviate principal's workload.
- Coordinated and located substitute teachers for absent educators.
- Assisted high school students with academic concerns or questions, and with daily home- to-school communication and needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA06.2006
Skills
- Kagan Cooperative Learning practices
- Curriculum Development/Alignment Missouri Learning Standards
- Mentor and collaboration with peers
- Served on PLC, Data teams, PD Committee
- Continued education areas include LETRS, Gecko Math, and MAP Item Writing
- Data-driven instruction
- CPI Certified
Certification
- Elementary Education 1-6; Lifetime Certificate
- Building Level Administrator Certification; initial - pending
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
La Plata R-II School
08.2006 - Current
High School Secretary
La Plata R-II
08.1996 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
William Woods University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
- Elementary Education 1-6; Lifetime Certificate
- Building Level Administrator Certification; initial - pending
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