Sharon Simmons-Wright
Peekskill,NY
Summary
Highly effective and experienced educator with over 30 years of coaching, facilitating and teaching experience. Indepth knowledge of early childhood and elementary education as well as the arts and arts education. Demonstrated proficiency in training and development including but not limited to classroom management and curriculum-based instruction. Knowledge of best practices in elementary and early childhood education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Executive Director
Classroom Connections Consulting Services, LLC
2023.08 - Current
- Conduct assessments to determine the educational needs of client or institution
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends via participation in conferences, webinars, and networking events.
- Evaluated and proposed evidence-based solutions for educational strategies and resources
- Developed aligned curriculum in collaboration with educators and administrators
- Conducted engaging client presentations, emphasizing critical insights and suggested tactics
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for students, teachers, and administrators
- Created customized approaches to meet individual needs and enhance academic success
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Founder/Executive Artistic Director
Just the Place, Inc. Cultural and Creative Arts Center
2001.09 - Current
- Managed business finances, keeping operations on sound financial footing with careful supervision
- Secured funding through investor presentations, grant applications, or other fundraising initiatives
- Established partnerships with strategic companies or individuals in industry
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive literacy and arts program
- Developed and pitched a plan for an innovative community youth organization, securing state and private funding
- Produce and direct the creation of major productions and community activities.
Adjunct Professor
Central Connecticut State University-Literacy, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Teach assigned courses in the Early Childhood Education Department virtually and in-person
- Work collaboratively with staff to set goals for students and strategically plan course syllabi
- Develop and implement lessons in literacy, behaviors, planning, scheduling, assessment and the arts
- Support on-going assessment of students
- Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to provide coaching and support to students
- Conduct site visits, observations and facilitate professional development sessions.
Instructional Coordinator
NYC Department of Education-Division of Early Childhood
2017.08 - 2020.06
- Worked directly with lead and assistant teachers in public schools, day care centers and head start programs throughout The Bronx and Manhattan to set goals for quality improvement and strategic planning to reach goals
- Worked directly with administrators and leaders to set goals for quality improvement
- Conducted team meetings with staff and leaders to plan for instruction based on the PKFCC and ELOF
- Supported on-going assessment of students through the use of authentic assessment systems
- Collaborated with teachers and school leaders to provide coaching and support
- Conducted site visits, observations and facilitated professional development sessions on-site and city-wide.
Pre-K Lead Teacher, Arts Literacy Instructor, Reading Instructor
NYC Department of Education- Public School 65
2013.07 - 2017.06
- Consistently utilized developmentally appropriate standard-based instruction to meet students' varying needs
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training sessions and workshops
- Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
Reading Specialist, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher
NYC Department of Education - Public School 138 and 385
1999.09 - 2013.06
- Implemented reading and writing daily instruction to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom instructional reading programs
- Provided staff development in best practices in reading and writing.
Site Director, Staff Developer, Curriculum Developer, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher
NYC Department of Education - PS 40
1990.03 - 1999.06
- Successfully planned, implemented, monitored and assessed education curriculum and practices for grades Pre-k through 5
- Implemented ongoing staff training, mentoring and modeling for daily lesson planning, standards based instruction and authentic assessment
- Developed and introduced special academic programs in an effort to increase ELA and Math scores.
Education
30 Post Graduate Credits -
United Federation of Teachers - NYC, NY
New York, NYMaster of Science: Early Childhood Education -
City College of NY - NYC, NY
New York, NYBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications & Dance -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYReading Specialist, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher -
NYC Department of Education - Public School 138 and 385
Bronx, New York06.2013
Site Director, Staff Developer, Curriculum Developer, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher -
NYC Department of Education - PS 40
Bronx, New York06.1999
Skills
- Experienced reading and writing coach and facilitator.
- Founder/Executive Director of a Community Based Non-Profit Youth Organization.
- Experienced with New York State ELA and Math Standards as well as The Core Curriculum.
- Experienced with Early Childhood Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Assessments including but not limited to; DRA, ESI-R, ECERS, CLASS, and Authentic Assessment Systems.
- Knowledge of DOE Policy and Procedures.
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Public School Teacher (N-6), New York State Department of Education-1994
- State Certified Early Childhood Education Consultant-2021
Affiliations
- American Federation of Teachers
- United Federation of Teachers
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- American Association of University Professors
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
- Rotary Club International
- Early Childhood Education, New York City Department of Education-1989
Timeline
Owner/Executive Director
Classroom Connections Consulting Services, LLC
2023.08 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Central Connecticut State University-Literacy, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2021.01 - 2022.05
Instructional Coordinator
NYC Department of Education-Division of Early Childhood
2017.08 - 2020.06
Pre-K Lead Teacher, Arts Literacy Instructor, Reading Instructor
NYC Department of Education- Public School 65
2013.07 - 2017.06
Founder/Executive Artistic Director
Just the Place, Inc. Cultural and Creative Arts Center
2001.09 - Current
Reading Specialist, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher
NYC Department of Education - Public School 138 and 385
1999.09 - 2013.06
Site Director, Staff Developer, Curriculum Developer, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher
NYC Department of Education - PS 40
1990.03 - 1999.06
30 Post Graduate Credits -
United Federation of Teachers - NYC, NY
Master of Science: Early Childhood Education -
City College of NY - NYC, NY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications & Dance -
Brooklyn College
Reading Specialist, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher -
NYC Department of Education - Public School 138 and 385
Site Director, Staff Developer, Curriculum Developer, Grade Leader, Classroom Teacher -
NYC Department of Education - PS 40
- Public School Teacher (N-6), New York State Department of Education-1994
- State Certified Early Childhood Education Consultant-2021
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