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Education
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Sharon Ranieri

Sharon Ranieri

English Teacher, AP Language & Composition Teacher, Writing Tutor, AP Tutor
Long Beach,CA

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

English/Writing/AP Language & Composition Tutor

Mega Study Academy
Long Beach, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Academic Consultant/WASC Chairperson

West Valley Christian School
West Valley, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Supported curriculum development professionals for healthcare and information systems.
  • Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
  • Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
  • Made recommendations for continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, resources and training and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
  • Conducted seminars, workshops and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
  • Guided students in thesis proposal creation, encouraging clear definition of problem statement, precise research questions, proposed procedures and practices and literature review.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

English Teacher, AP Language & Composition Teacher

Los Angele Baptist High School/Heritage Christian
North Hills, CA
08.1999 - 05.2021
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

Freelance Writer and Author

'TEEN Magazine/RGA Publishing
Beverly Hills, CA
05.1990 - 12.1998
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Incorporated review comments and corrections into existing documentation.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
  • Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.

Fashion & Beauty Editor

'TEEN Magazine/Peterson Publishing
Beverly Hills, CA
02.1985 - 08.1990


  • Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 300 shoots.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Wrote fashion and beauty articles for monthly publication.
  • Conducted monthly fashion and beauty photo shoots.
  • Created content for publication.

Education

Certification - AP Language & Composition

AP Language & Composition Certification
Various Campuses
07.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.1980 - 05.1983

Skills

    Literature analysis

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Affiliations

WASC trained

Certification

AP Language & Composition Certification

Work Availability

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Timeline

English/Writing/AP Language & Composition Tutor

Mega Study Academy
11.2022 - Current

Academic Consultant/WASC Chairperson

West Valley Christian School
09.2021 - Current

AP Language & Composition Certification

07-2019

Certification - AP Language & Composition

AP Language & Composition Certification
07.2018 - 07.2018

English Teacher, AP Language & Composition Teacher

Los Angele Baptist High School/Heritage Christian
08.1999 - 05.2021

Freelance Writer and Author

'TEEN Magazine/RGA Publishing
05.1990 - 12.1998

Fashion & Beauty Editor

'TEEN Magazine/Peterson Publishing
02.1985 - 08.1990

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University
08.1980 - 05.1983
Sharon RanieriEnglish Teacher, AP Language & Composition Teacher, Writing Tutor, AP Tutor