Sheila Lester
Cornelius,NC
Summary
National Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and inquiry-based science instruction. Strong record of using technology, lab activities, and assessment data to improve student learning. Collaborative and organized, with a focus on curriculum alignment and consistent classroom routines.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Huntersville, North Carolina
09.1999 - 07.2025
- Tailored instruction to diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement in science.
- Incorporated technology and lab equipment into daily science lessons, enriching hands-on learning experiences.
- Planned lab activities for Charlotte Mecklenburg students with safety procedures.
- Fostered a classroom environment that stimulated curiosity and critical thinking among students.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Worked with Charlotte Mecklenburg colleagues on lesson planning and curriculum alignment.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Communicated student progress with families and school support teams.
- Utilized Powerschool and Canvas to gather student performance data
Social Studies Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Huntersville, North Carolina
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Aligned social studies lessons with Charlotte Mecklenburg School System curriculum standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Lessons in civics, history, geography, and economics to diverse classroom learners.
- Differentiated instruction for IEP and 504 student learning needs.
- Assessed student understanding using classroom tests, essays, and district benchmarks.
- Established clear expectations and consistent routines to manage classroom behavior and create a productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams during PLC meetings and planning sessions.
- Facilitated small group work sessions, promoting student collaboration and peer support in understanding assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-1996
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Performance assessment
- STEM integration
- Online instruction
- Google classroom
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- National Board Certified Teacher
Certification
- National Board Certified Teacher
Accomplishments
- State of North Carolina Region Eight Team of the Year 2004
- Teacher of the Year 2001
Affiliations
- National Junior Honor Society Leader 2019-2023
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2016 - 06.2019
Science Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.1999 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Spring Arbor University