Sharon Simon
Malone,United States (+1)
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Superintendent
Fond du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac , WI
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to education.
- Served as a liaison between schools and external organizations providing services or resources.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored daily operations of schools throughout the district to ensure quality instruction is taking place.
- Conducted regular meetings with administrators and other staff to assess progress on goals.
Director of Human Resources
Fond du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac, WI
07.2011 - 06.2020
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Developed and implemented hiring criteria and employment selection assessments to improve staffing quality.
- Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by monitoring changes in regulations related to human resources management.
- Counseled directors and principals on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
Principal
Fond du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac, WI
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Assistant Principal
Fond du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac, WI
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
Social Studies Teacher
Fond du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac, WI
01.1989 - 01.2001
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by asking open ended questions during class discussions.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Superintendent Certification - Educational Administration
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-2007
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI08-1996
Master of Arts - Broadfield Social Studies
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12-1988
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
University of Wisconsin - Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac, WIAffiliations
- Member of the Fond du Lac Library Board
- Member of the Fond du Lac Area Retired Teacher Association
- Past member of the Fond du Lac Family Resource Center
- Past member of Fond du Lac Softball, Inc.
- Past member of the Fond du Lac Girls on the Run Executive Board
- Volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul
- Volunteer at St. Francis Skilled Nursing Home
Timeline
Interim Superintendent
Fond du Lac School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
Director of Human Resources
Fond du Lac School District
07.2011 - 06.2020
Principal
Fond du Lac School District
08.2005 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal
Fond du Lac School District
01.2001 - 06.2005
Social Studies Teacher
Fond du Lac School District
01.1989 - 01.2001
Superintendent Certification - Educational Administration
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Arts - Broadfield Social Studies
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
University of Wisconsin - Fond Du Lac
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