Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Work History
Career Activities Achievements
References
Leadership Experience
Internship
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SHARON REED

Homestead,FL

Summary

Accomplished educator and leader with extensive experience at Miami Dade County Public Schools, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven track record in youth mentoring and program management, enhancing student engagement by 30%. Adept at fostering safe learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Certified in First Aid and CPR, ensuring child safety.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Girl Scout Troop Leader/Volunteer

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Miami, Florida
10.2020 - Current
  • Mentored scouts in goal-setting and achieving personal milestones through badge work.
  • Implemented safety protocols during outings to ensure a secure environment for scouts.
  • Organized fun, interactive activities to address interests and community needs of troop members.
  • Coordinated field trips, camping trips, and other outdoor adventures for the group.
  • Monitored progress of individual members towards completion of badge requirements.

Teacher

Miami Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
02.2003 - 06.2014
  • Provided instruction to students using the Competency-based Curriculum, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and Grade Level Expectations.
  • Established consistent classroom routines, as well as planned cooperative activities to include students’ own experience and cultures.
  • Taught literary devices and techniques in the comprehension and creation of written, oral, and visual communications.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional methods.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Intern

Cutler Ridge Middle School
Miami, FL
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Internship in Educational Administration I
  • Internship in Educational Administration II

Camp Director/Assistant Director

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Miami, FL
06.2005 - 08.2011
  • Contacted and coordinated all field trips for summer camp.
  • Collected and turned in all money to Council’s Registrar.
  • Reviewed and turned in payroll.
  • Ordered all food and summer camp activities’ materials.
  • Resolved any conflict with unhappy campers, parents, or staff.
  • Ensured counselors direct the work of the girls in the assigned units to achieve camp goals and help girls determine their interests and learn new skills.

Preschool Teacher

Kenner Daycare & Preschool
Kenner, LA
08.2002 - 02.2003
  • Introduced math, art, and science concepts, as well as music and fine motor skills to toddlers.
  • Implemented oral and visual communications with toddlers.
  • Planned and established consistent classroom routines and activities.
  • Facilitated engaging activities promoting social and emotional growth.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and concerns.

Assistant Language Teacher (JET Program)

Atsumi Town Board of Education
Yamagata, Japan
08.2001 - 08.2002
  • Taught English classes with Japanese Teachers of Foreign Language in grades K-8.
  • Supervised, trained, and aided in the development of Foreign Language Programs and materials in the school systems.
  • Organized, supervised, and taught the first 'Atsumi Town English Club' opened to the community for learning English conversation.
  • Supported classroom management by promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented interactive teaching methods to encourage student participation and engagement.
  • Supported the development of English speaking clubs within the school system.

Unit Leader/Infirmary Director

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Louisiana
Independence, LA
08.1998 - 07.2001
  • Supervised, planned, and led residential campers in various activities.
  • Maintained paperwork and schedules for each weekly session.
  • Created a safe and fun environment for children at all times.
  • Gave medications to campers at their scheduled times.
  • Administered First Aid/CPR to campers if and when needed.

Education

TEFL/TESOL Certification

TEFL/TESOL Universal
Online
09-2025

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English, Japanese Studies

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
05.2001

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Educational leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Classroom management
  • Language instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • First aid training
  • Community outreach
  • Funds management
  • Program management
  • Youth mentoring
  • Child safety
  • Time management abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Staff supervision
  • Documentation and recordkeeping

Accomplishments

  • Bill Gates Millennium Scholar
  • Dillard University Scholarship
  • Miss Mississippi Citizenship Scholarship
  • Dillard University 2001 Graduate (Cum Laude)

Professional Work History

  • Miami Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL, 02/03, Present, Reading and Language Arts Teacher, Provide instruction to students using the Competency-based Curriculum, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and Grade Level Expectations., Establish consistent classroom routines, as well as plan cooperative activities to include students’ own experience and cultures., Teach literary devices and techniques in the comprehension and creation of written, oral, and visual communications.
  • Kenner Daycare & Preschool, Kenner, LA, 08/02, 02/03, Preschool Teacher, Introduced math, art, and science concepts, as well as music and fine motor skills to toddlers., Implemented oral and visual communications with toddlers., Planned and established consistent classroom routines and activities.
  • Atsumi Town Board of Education, Yamagata, Japan, 08/01, 08/02, Assistant Language Teacher (JET Program), Taught English classes with Japanese Teachers of Foreign Language in grades K-8., Supervised, trained, and aided in the development of Foreign Language Programs and materials in the school systems., Organized, supervised, and taught the first 'Atsumi Town English Club' opened to the community for learning English conversation.

Career Activities Achievements

  • 2003-2006 CRMS Swim Team Club Sponsor
  • 2003-2005 CRMS Girls’ Basketball Club Sponsor
  • 2003-2004 CRMS Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominee
  • 2004-2005 CRMS Reading Tutor

References

Available upon request.

Leadership Experience

  • Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Miami, FL, 06/05, 08/11, Camp Director/Assistant Director, Contacted and coordinated all field trips for summer camp., Collected and turned in all money to Council’s Registrar., Reviewed and turned in payroll., Ordered all food and summer camp activities’ materials., Resolved any conflict with unhappy campers, parents, or staff., Ensured counselors direct the work of the girls in the assigned units to achieve camp goals and help girls determine their interests and learn new skills.
  • Girl Scouts of Southeastern Louisiana, Independence, LA, 08/98, 07/01, Unit Leader/Infirmary Director, Supervised, planned, and led residential campers in various activities., Maintained paperwork and schedules for each weekly session., Created a safe and fun environment for children at all times., Gave medications to campers at their scheduled times., Administered First Aid/CPR to campers if and when needed.

Internship

Cutler Ridge Middle School, Miami, FL, 01/12, 05/12, Internship in Educational Administration I and II

Timeline

Girl Scout Troop Leader/Volunteer

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
10.2020 - Current

Intern

Cutler Ridge Middle School
01.2012 - 05.2012

Camp Director/Assistant Director

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
06.2005 - 08.2011

Teacher

Miami Dade County Public Schools
02.2003 - 06.2014

Preschool Teacher

Kenner Daycare & Preschool
08.2002 - 02.2003

Assistant Language Teacher (JET Program)

Atsumi Town Board of Education
08.2001 - 08.2002

Unit Leader/Infirmary Director

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Louisiana
08.1998 - 07.2001

TEFL/TESOL Certification

TEFL/TESOL Universal

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - English, Japanese Studies

Dillard University