Sharon Oakley
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Virtual educator with highly developed computer skills and in-depth experience using technology to maximize learning experience. Conveys subject material in accessible and compelling formats. Multiple BEST AND BRIGHTEST awards from the Florida Department of Education. Five years of excellence in virtual education.
Experienced in Program Management having successfully supervised Federal Tribal Programs, Even Start, (Education and Parenting), & The Responsible Fatherhood and Successful Families Program.
Legal and Legislative Assistance provided with a Personal Injury Law Firm and the Texas House of Representatives.
Support Specialization in directing Parenting Programs for young adults, assisting them in improving parenting skills and acquiring their G.E.D.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach. Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory, and supply chain performance. Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Black Plumes Cultural Studies
Pablo, MT
05.2002 - Current
- Researched and prepared reports related to land acquisition projects for the tribe.
- Developed strategies for increasing awareness about Native American culture within communities served by the tribe.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to ensure alignment of tribal objectives.
- Managed communications between tribal members, community groups, businesses, government agencies.
- Participated in conferences relevant to Native American interests at both regional and national levels.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts aimed at securing additional funding sources for tribal programs or initiatives.
Intensive Reading Interventionist
HOOT Reading
Manitoba, Qubec, Canada
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy and fluency to students.
- Facilitated English as a Second Language
Virtual Educator
Richland 2 School District
Columbia, SC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Virtually taught a class of third graders
- All subjects
- 5 days a week
- 8 hours a day
Gr. 6 ,7,8 ELA/Civics/U.S. History/World History Teacher
Palm Beach District Schools
Palm Beach County, FL
02.2019 - 06.2021
- English Language Arts & Social Studies concepts
- Virtual School ESL
- Civics and Citizenship Lessons
Student Services Representative
C.S.U.S.A.
Wellington, FL
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed team communications and information for ESE & 504 School Based Team meetings
- Increased student achievements by resolving learning and behavioral issues
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between staff and parents
Visual Arts Instructor
Plato Schools
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared and gathered materials for art therapy and creative lesson plans
- Facilitated group sessions, Art exhibitions, and provided one-on-one support
- Assisted K - 8 students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition
Program Manager
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Pablo, MT
09.2002 - 12.2008
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Prioritized tasks and managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
Legal Assistant
Zook Personal Injury Attorney
Austin, TX
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
Campaign Management/Legislative Assistant
Texas House of Representatives District 4 State Re
Austin, TX
- Facilitated communication between government departments and members' offices regarding specific legislation or initiatives.
- Provided administrative support to the office of a member of the Legislative Assembly.
- Monitored news media sources for updates on relevant issues concerning legislative activities.
- Compiled reports summarizing research findings related to legislative matters.
- Drafted responses to constituent emails and letters, on behalf of representatives.
Parenting Educator
Human Resources of the Flathead Reservation
Pablo, MT
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Technology Implementation
- Student Advising
- Student needs assessment
- Administration Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Course Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Expertise in history
- Organization
- Multimedia Presentations
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Issue Resolution
- Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Project Supervision
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operations Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Talent Recruitment
- Customer Service
- Personnel Management
- Resource Management
- Project Coordination
- Effective Negotiations
- Program Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Team training and development
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Employee Scheduling
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Teaching Certifications, Florida, South Carolina, Texas
- Parenting Educator
- Legal Assistant
- Legislative Assistant
- Support Specialist Customer Service
- Program Management
- Published Author
- Award Winning Screenwriter
Additional Information
K - 6 Florida Educator Certification
Affiliations
- President of the Kaufman County Cancer Society
- Secretary of the LaMar County Child Welfare Board
- Florida's Best and Brightest Award (Multiple Awards)
- L.A. Women's Film Festival "Best Screenplay of the Year" recipient
- Outstanding Indigenous Author of the Year
- THS Teacher of the Year
- Outstanding Service to Tribal Members Award
Timeline
Intensive Reading Interventionist
HOOT Reading
09.2023 - 07.2024
Virtual Educator
Richland 2 School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Gr. 6 ,7,8 ELA/Civics/U.S. History/World History Teacher
Palm Beach District Schools
02.2019 - 06.2021
Student Services Representative
C.S.U.S.A.
08.2016 - 01.2019
Visual Arts Instructor
Plato Schools
08.2013 - 06.2016
Program Manager
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
09.2002 - 12.2008
Program Manager
Black Plumes Cultural Studies
05.2002 - Current
Legal Assistant
Zook Personal Injury Attorney
Campaign Management/Legislative Assistant
Texas House of Representatives District 4 State Re
Parenting Educator
Human Resources of the Flathead Reservation
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Texas A&M University
- Teaching Certifications, Florida, South Carolina, Texas
- Parenting Educator
- Legal Assistant
- Legislative Assistant
- Support Specialist Customer Service
- Program Management
- Published Author
- Award Winning Screenwriter
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