SHEILA HAMILTON
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Versatile Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in communication, exhibit patience, and a positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Teach Dyslexic students strategies to help overcome reading challenges using various Neuhaus systems.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of diverse students.
- Instructed students with cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Classroom Teacher- Pre-K/1st Grade Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Specialist
AAA
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Sales Representative
Capital One
Irving , Texas
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
12.2009
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
05.2022
Master of Arts - Education Administration
02.2024
Skills
- Neuhaus Basic Language Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Elementary and Middle School Education
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Accomplishments
- Chairman of the F.A.C.E Committee- Atwood McDonald Elementary 2021
- Teacher of The Year Nominee- Atwood McDonald Elementary 2022
- Employee of The Month- Christene C. Moss Elementary 2022
Certification
- Teaching Certification: ECE-6
- Teaching Certification: English and Reading 4-8
- Teaching Certification: ESL
- CALT Neuhaus Dyslexia Specialist Program- June 2023
Timeline
Dyslexia Teacher - Fort Worth ISD
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Pre-K/1st Grade Teacher - Fort Worth ISD
08.2017 - 08.2022
Specialist - AAA
10.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Representative - Capital One
02.2013 - 02.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12 - Fort Worth ISD
08.2012 - 12.2016
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Education Administration