SHARON MIDDLETON

Diligent Elementary School Teacher with a strong foundation in creating positive and engaging learning environments that inspire student growth. Recognized for collaboration and adaptability, consistently focused on achieving educational goals while fostering a culture of empowerment and mentorship among peers. Committed to guiding both new and veteran educators in the practical application of best practices, ensuring the establishment of learner-centered classrooms that prepare students for lifelong success.

• Earned "Teacher of the Year" finalist in 2019

Mentor Coordinator, 2024-current

• Managed the 2025-2026 mentor-mentee matching process for 10 new hires, strategically aligning pairs to fit grade level and content area needs.
• Design and deliver impactful professional development (e.g. CHAMPS, TPTs) for the mentee cohort
• Establish supportive communication through community builders and empathy circles
• Evaluate program efficacy using feedback surveys

National Board Candidate Cohort Facilitator, 2025-current

• Co-facilitate 8 district-wide training sessions and coach an assigned cohort of 18 National Board candidates seeking certification

Math Teacher Leader Ambassador, 2025-current

• Implement relevant professional development on math best practices, including a protocol on unit planning to improve design practices
• Partner with administrators and specialists to develop consistent instructional delivery and assessment alignment across grade levels to improve student success

Grade Level Team Leader (2009-2010; 2018-2024)

• Spearheaded weekly instructional planning meetings of up to 5 team members and led collaborative efforts to design engaging, effective learning experiences for students to ensure equity across all classrooms
• Served as the key liaison between grade-level teachers and school leadership to advocate for student success
• Managed team accountability by creating and monitoring shared documents for curriculum mapping and data collection.

Cooperating Teacher for student teachers (2018, 2024)

• Mentored and guided a pre-service teacher through a semester placement, modeling best practices in classroom management, design, delivery, & assessment methods, and establishing a learner-center community
• Provided daily, individualized coaching and feedback on lesson efficacy and classroom management strategies
• Offered feedback and approved daily and unit plans prior to instruction and modeled reflective practice and goal setting to improve instruction
• Completed mid-term and final performance evaluation in collaboration with the university supervisor

• Virginia Teaching License, Pre-K-6
• National Board Certified Teacher: Middle Childhood Generalist
• Aspiring Leaders Academy, 2023-2024
• Teaching & Learning Specialization