Sharon Hilton Nelles
Barrington,IL
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven talent for cultivating teacher efficacy and enhancing instructional practices. Known for motivating and inspiring educators to achieve their full potential through engaging and innovative teaching strategies. Passionate about guiding rising teachers to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
District Administrator- Literacy/SEL Coordinator
Arlington Heights School District #25-
2015.01 - Current
- Create and Implement district-wide English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning initiatives
- Execute district-wide roll-out of new English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning curriculum
- Establish on-going needs for curriculum training for kindergarten through grade eight teachers in the areas of English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning
- Create and implement professional learning to support Illinois Learning Standards in English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning
- Execute advanced learning criteria and testing for Advanced Language Arts classes in middle school
- Screen and interview new teaching staff for kindergarten through eighth grade
- Participate in planning and crafting future goals for the Department of Student Learning
- Participate in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
Teaching and Learning Facilitator
Arlington Heights School District #25
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Implemented district English Language Arts initiatives
- Coordinated district Literacy Committee in selecting new curriculum
- Facilitated Benchmark Assessment training for teachers
- Instituted criteria for analyzing and managing Response to Intervention (RTI) for Tier 2 literacy services
- Participated in planning future goals for the Department of Student Learning.
Literacy Teacher
Patton School
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Implemented school-wide use of Benchmark Assessment System
- Facilitated Guided Reading training for K-5 teachers
- Coached teachers to improve classroom literacy instruction
- Provided literacy interventions to at-risk students.
Literacy Teacher
Westgate School
2004.01 - 2012.01
- Provided Reading Recovery services to first-grade students
- Transitioned school from Reading Recovery model to Literacy By Design model
- Participated in the creation of district At-Risk Framework for Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Facilitated reading and writing professional development
- Coached teachers to improve classroom literacy instruction.
Classroom Teacher
Arlington Heights School District 25
1995.01 - 2004.01
- 3rd Grade Teacher, Ivy Hill Elementary
- 2nd Grade Teacher, Ivy Hill Elementary
- 1st Grade Teacher, Ivy Hill Elementary.
Education
Master of Curriculum & Instruction - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN01.1991
Skills
- Education Course Creation
- Inspire Rising Teachers
- Best Practices Implementation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Development and Training
- Presentation Design
Timeline
District Administrator- Literacy/SEL Coordinator
Arlington Heights School District #25-
2015.01 - Current
Teaching and Learning Facilitator
Arlington Heights School District #25
2014.01 - 2015.01
Literacy Teacher
Patton School
2012.01 - 2014.01
Literacy Teacher
Westgate School
2004.01 - 2012.01
Classroom Teacher
Arlington Heights School District 25
1995.01 - 2004.01
Master of Curriculum & Instruction - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Bloomington
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