Sharon L. Walker
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Seeking a position as an administrator to develop standard-based learning goals coupled with professional development and strategies needed to improve/accelerate the overall student achievement levels. These goals would be accomplished through collaboration, adherence to a quality curriculum, diversity, and supportive instruction.
25 years of combined broad-based skill set as a professional educator with work accountability 22 years of experience using data to differentiate instruction to meet students' specific learning needs consistent with the school’s improvement plan Certified Elementary School Teacher with ESOL Endorsement 16 years progessive experience as an Elementary and Middle School Team Leader focusing on coordinating, training, mentoring, modeling, and coaching in specific grade levels 4 years of experience as Support Staff to school administrators 4 years of experience as Science Resource Teacher & Science Fair Coordinator
Literacy professional with a strong background in creating and implementing reading programs that drive educational success. Known for collaborative efforts that improve teaching practices and student literacy rates. Reliable and adaptable, bringing valuable skills in instructional coaching and curriculum planning. Experienced with literacy education, focusing on improving reading comprehension and instructional methods. Utilizes innovative coaching techniques to support educators and boost student achievement. Knowledge of curriculum development and assessment strategies, ensuring effective literacy instruction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
Seminole Middle School
01.2022 - Current
- Introduced diverse literature selections into the curriculum, encouraging cultural awareness and empathy among students.
- Created engaging lesson materials that encouraged critical thinking and text analysis skills among students.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Intensive Reading Teacher
Seminole Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Engage students with virtual face-to-face connections and activities, or set up remote classrooms to keep classroom engagement connected, demonstrates knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter, plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments
- Differentiate HMH Into Literature curriculum to make it accessible to students with learning disabilities, and English Language Learners
- Use assessment strategies and effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders
- Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes such as Canvas
- Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation
Seventh Grade Team Leader
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Officiate and facilitate meetings with Collegiate Team (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Language Arts teachers) twice a month or as much as needed
- Discuss student issues or behavior plans, data analysis and instructional implications, team remediation, and interdisciplinary instructional planning
- Assist the team with completing IEP documents for IEP meetings
- Attend IEP meetings
- Facilitate Parent/Teacher Conferences
Language Arts Department Chair
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitor department to determine curriculum improvements and implement the newly adopted platform, HMH Into to Literature curriculum
- Attend area curriculum meetings and School Curriculum Council Monthly Meetings
- Hold regular department meetings and submit copies of meeting minutes, agenda, and sign-in sheet to the assistant principals
- Review lesson plans and assist teachers in improving plans
- Provide in-service activities as needed or continuous professional improvement to teachers
- Assist new teachers in such matters as grading policy, interim progress reports and attendance procedures
- Assist teachers in plans for substitute teachers
- Examine and introduce instructional and professional materials to teachers
Second Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared for classes, managed online classroom, demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, planned, aligned, implemented, and evaluated effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments
- Differentiated curriculum to make it accessible to gifted students, students with learning disabilities, and English Language Learners
- Used assessment strategies and effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders
- Integrated appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes such as Canvas
- Established a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and created a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation
Fifth Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, planned, aligned, implemented, and evaluated effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments
- Differentiated curriculum to make it accessible to gifted students, students with learning disabilities, and English Language Learners
- Used assessment strategies and effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders
- Integrated appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes such as Canvas
- Established a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and created a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation
Fourth Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared lesson materials, homework, assignments, tests to meet curriculum goals, created and implemented intervention plans for students that lack proficiency in reading and in math, monitored student performance, developed classroom standards to maintain student discipline and behavior, created interactive classroom environment for students, differentiated curriculum to make it accessible to gifted students, students with learning disabilities, and English Language Learners, communicated regularly with parents on student performance
Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and maintained a classroom atmosphere that generated high expectations and enthusiasm for learning by infusing critical thinking skills, application skills, interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process, resulting in measurable student achievement gains for all students in order to meet district and state Math and Science standards
Fifth Grade/D5 Teacher & Fifth Grade Team Leader
Walker Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: (Magnet)
- Provided differentiated and small group instruction; developed and managed learning centers; maintained recordkeeping and data charts; and reinforced positive classroom behavioral management to facilitate the learning environment
- With a goal of maximizing student learning, the Pathways to Personalized Learning Program provides laptops, digital resources, online instructional material, and other learning tools to fifth grade students and teachers from 27 elementary schools
- (Magnet)
Math Coach (K-5)
Park Ridge Elementary
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided personalized support to teachers as a co-teacher based on strategic content-focused mentoring
- Provided analysis of school-wide trends in instruction to improve instructional practices and assist with resources to enhance student achievement
- Modeled innovative teaching methodologies and researched-based, effective instructional practices through techniques with demonstration lessons and peer coaching
- Observed instructional delivery and analyzed data in order to modify curriculum/forms of assessments to meet students’ needs
- Served as Testing Administrator, Proctor, and lead facilitator for family Math Workshops
Eighth Grade Teacher: United States History
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
08.2013 - 11.2013
Seventh Grade Teacher: Florida Lab Virtual School Instructor
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
02.2013 - 06.2013
Sixth Grade Teacher: STEMS Instructor
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Monitored seventh grade students to ensure accountability and pacing with their online courses; notified school tech of needs for assistance within the lab; and assisted students in developing organizational skills with collected information essential to school success
- Taught an introduction to STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by encouraging the development of student skills as problem solvers, innovators, inventors and logical thinkers; helped students to understand the future benefits and the global impact of these areas for study
Fifth Grade Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2002 - 12.2012
- Planned, prepped, graded, and engaged in parent involvement via conferencing to support a live arena of students with learning abilities ranging from three years below level to above grade level
- Special preparations and strategies employed for Reading, Math, and FCAT Science testing and evaluation
- RIE Teacher of the Year 2003-2004
Science Resource Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Close collaboration with all science teachers (with primary focus on fifth grade teachers) to ensure that there was meaningful scope and sequence throughout the school
Fifth Grade Team Leader
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Served as a liaison between teams and administration; coordinated and scheduled team meetings and activities
- Demonstrated leadership ability and communication skills that enabled the team to work harmoniously with each other
- Established a personal commitment for the purpose of improving student achievement
Science Fair Coordinator
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Revised/updated science fair application packets and information booklets
- Contacted and coordinated judges
- Organized the school’s Science Fair including registration and set-up of student projects
- Maintained communication with the district, administration, teachers, parents and students
Third Grade Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
10.1999 - 12.2002
- Planned, prepped, graded, and engaged in parent involvement via conferencing to support a live arena of students with learning abilities ranging from three years below level to above grade level
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
Miami, Florida07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
Miami, Florida07.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Apple Works
- Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Canvas
- Nearpod
Accomplishments
K-12 Reading Certification
Coach Credentialed
Certification
Certified Elementary School Teacher, ESOL Endorsement (Grades 1-6)
Community Service
- Director of Junior Department (Church affiliation)
- Volunteer Tutor (Students working below grade level)
- Sunday School Teacher (Primary/Juniors)
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Seminole Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Intensive Reading Teacher
Seminole Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Seventh Grade Team Leader
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Language Arts Department Chair
Margate Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
Fifth Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2020
Fourth Grade Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Central Park Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Fifth Grade/D5 Teacher & Fifth Grade Team Leader
Walker Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
Math Coach (K-5)
Park Ridge Elementary
11.2013 - 06.2014
Eighth Grade Teacher: United States History
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
08.2013 - 11.2013
Seventh Grade Teacher: Florida Lab Virtual School Instructor
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
02.2013 - 06.2013
Sixth Grade Teacher: STEMS Instructor
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2013
Science Resource Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2008 - 12.2009
Fifth Grade Team Leader
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2004 - 12.2009
Science Fair Coordinator
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2004 - 12.2006
Fifth Grade Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
01.2002 - 12.2012
Third Grade Teacher
Rock Island Elementary (RIE)
10.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
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