Sharon Kinnison
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom management, effective parent communication and establishing positive relationships with students. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Challenge Teacher/GT Facilitator
Katy ISD
KDE, TJH, ACE, RJWE (Current Position)
08.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Katy ISD
Katy, Franz And Rylander Elementaries
08.2003 - 05.2014
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities.
- Increased parent involvement in their children''s education through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Developed strong classroom management strategies, resulting in an orderly and productive learning environment.
- Utilized formative assessments to gauge student understanding and inform instructional practices for optimal success.
- Implemented differentiation strategies to accommodate the needs of diverse learners within the classroom setting.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students, enabling them to reach grade-level expectations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on relevant teaching methodologies and educational trends.
- Strengthened student writing skills with targeted instruction, feedback, and opportunities for revision.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
1st Grade Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
Woodview Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with unique needs, ensuring their academic progress and success.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05.2002
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Motivating Students
- Student-Centered Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional design
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Certification
- Elementary Self-Contained 1st - 8th Grade
- Elementary Reading 1st - 8th Grade
- Elementary History 1st - 8th Grade
- English as a Second Language 1st - 8th Grade
Timeline
Challenge Teacher/GT Facilitator
Katy ISD
08.2014 - Current
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Katy ISD
08.2003 - 05.2014
1st Grade Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston