Sheila Findlay
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Magnolia School Of Excellence, Upper Campus
Shreveport, Louisiana
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Teacher of Hospitalized Students Grades 6-8
Louisiana Board Of Education
Shreveport, Louisiana
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
NYC, NY
06.2001 - 07.2015
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Teacher of Adults ESL Class
NYC Board Of Education
NYC, NY
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
CUNY - Queens College
Queens, NY06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College, School of Human Services
Springfield, MA06.1996
Skills
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Group Assistance
- Google Classroom
Teacher of the Year Award 2019
Awarded the Teacher of the Year Award for collaborative work with students and their parents for the purpose of boosting student academic achievement.
Additional Information
Tutored students and parents so that parents could work alongside their students in order to facilitate their learning and the ultimate academic success.
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Magnolia School Of Excellence, Upper Campus
10.2016 - 03.2020
Teacher of Hospitalized Students Grades 6-8
Louisiana Board Of Education
01.2016 - 09.2016
Teacher of Adults ESL Class
NYC Board Of Education
01.2014 - 05.2015
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
06.2001 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Education
CUNY - Queens College
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College, School of Human Services
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