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Sharon Salas

Woodstock,IL

Summary

Dynamic educator with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Expert in fostering safe, positive, play-based learning environments. Skillful in building strong relationships to significantly enhance social-emotional and academic growth in young learners. Reflective, flexible and open-minded in order to support children, families and the people I work with for the highest good of all.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Grade 1

School District 47-West Elementary
11.1998 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
  • Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Establishing a positive learning environment with clear expectations and positive feedback for developmentally appropriate behavior.
  • Provided warm, safe, supportive environment to promote academic, physical, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Built positive relationships and communication techniques to team with families and promote positive outcomes for learning.
  • with developmentally appropriate expectations of behavior to support social-emotional development and maintain positive interactions.

Head Teacher

Children's Home And Aid Society Of Illinois
08.1985 - 10.1991

Planned and conducted developmentally appropriate activities to foster the cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth of 2-3 year olds of families often affected by trauma.

Education

Master of Arts - Standard Elementary Type 03 (K-9) Certification

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources And Family Studies

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.1986

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Relationship Building
  • Positive Behavior Techniques
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Classroom Organization and Management

Timeline

Teacher, Grade 1

School District 47-West Elementary
11.1998 - 05.2024

Head Teacher

Children's Home And Aid Society Of Illinois
08.1985 - 10.1991

Master of Arts - Standard Elementary Type 03 (K-9) Certification

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources And Family Studies

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Sharon Salas