Sharon Schoppe
Self-employed
Conroe,TX
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Experienced educator with 20 years in teaching, including 6 years as a Junior High English Teacher and 14 years as a homeschool educator. Skilled in differentiated instruction and project-based learning, with a strong track record in designing engaging K-12 curriculum that fosters creativity and collaboration among diverse learners.
Work History
Homeschool Educator
14 Years- Designed and implemented a comprehensive K-12 curriculum across multiple subject areas for multiple students.
- Developed customized instruction to accommodate individual learning styles, strengths, and challenges, tailored to diverse learning styles and those with educational disabilities.
- Managed long-term educational planning, scheduling, and academic recordkeeping.
- Implemented engaging educational activities to foster critical thinking and creativity in students via hands-on learning, field experiences, and technology into daily instruction.
- Implemented engaging educational activities to foster critical thinking and creativity in students via hands-on learning, field experiences, and technology in daily instruction.
Freelance Editor
3 Years 1 Month- Edited children's picture books and middle-grade novels to ensure age-appropriate language, readability, and engaging storytelling and illustrations.
- Reviewed and edited homeschool curriculum materials for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and educational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with publishing staff to strengthen storytelling manuscripts while maintaining the author's voice.
- Verified grammar, style, and factual accuracy in accordance with editorial standards.
- Contributed to the development of high-quality, biblical educational resources for Christian families and homeschool communities.
Junior High School English Teacher
6 Years- Developed engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and language skills concerning reading, writing, grammar, literature, vocabulary, and composition.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback on essays, short- answers responses, creative and formative writing, individual projects, and group projects.
- Led professional development workshops focused on best practices in teaching English literature and composition.
- Assisted struggling students with one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in significant improvement in their overall academic performance.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs and ensure all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and fostering open communication.
- Enhanced student writing skills through regular feedback, targeted exercises, and individualized support.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication between families and the school regarding student progress and areas for growth.
- Improved students' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and relatable texts into the curriculum in language arts at the junior high level.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Fostered a love of reading and writing while strengthening students' communication and critical thinking skills for college-bound learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Master of Science - Reading
Skills
Parent communication
Teaching strategies
Instructional strategies
Group instruction
Project-based learning
Student-centered learning
Group instruction
Academic testing
Student assessment strategies
Blended learning approaches
Collaboration techniques
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Certification
ESL Certified
Interests
Reading
Cooking
Gardening
Creative Writing
Volunteering
Timeline
Freelance Editor
Brave Books Inc.
03.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Homeschool Educator
Self-employed
08.2012 - CurrentRead More
Junior High School English Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2002 - 08.2008Read More
Sam Houston State University
Master of Science from Reading
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Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science from Education
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