SHELIA CRAWFORD-BURLEY
Houston,TX
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY As a CTE Instructor with 17 years of experience, I am excited to pursue a position as a Director of Career Pathways. My expertise in teaching career readiness concepts and employability skills has equipped me with the ability to effectively communicate complex topics and inspire students to achieve their academic and career goals. I have a proven track record of building positive community-based partnerships that support the growth and development of our future leaders. As a highly organized and detail-oriented professional, I am dedicated to implementing engaging and motivating activities to both teachers and students. My experience working at a Career Center for the past 5 years, has allowed me to collaborate with cohorts in various career pathways.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chair/ Instructor
Houston Independent School District/ Sheldon Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
- Created and implemented a highly effective Certified Medical Assisting program with steadily increasing certification passing rates, resulting in over 70 Certified Medical Assistants
- Established a strong community partnership with LBJ Hospital to provide Medical Assisting employment opportunities for students and maintained this relationship for 5 years
- Implemented innovative and engaging teaching methods, including creative role- playing and hands-on activities, resulting in significantly increased student participation and success in the classroom
- Cultivated valuable relationships with community partners and arranged clinical rotation worksites/job sites for Co-Op students, as well as clinical rotation placements for all Health Science Practicum students
- Sponsored and facilitated HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and Skills USA organizations, providing students with valuable opportunities for leadership, networking, and skill-building with students advancing to National Leadership
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting meaningful relationships among students through field trips and team-based community service projects
- Planned and facilitated highly successful health/career fairs for parents, students, and community members, increasing healthcare awareness and promoting knowledge of CTE programs
- Collaborated closely with teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure optimal learning outcomes for students across all career pathway classes
- Collaborated with CTE administration during Career Readiness activities such as, White Coat Ceremony, When I Grow Up, and Career and Military signing day
- Affiliations/Achievements
- HISD
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Master’s - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
05.2027
Skills
- Instruction and Curriculum Design Project Management Case Management Strong Collaborator Business Partnerships
- Student Centered Learning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Certification
Instruction and Curriculum Design
Student Centered Learning Interpersonal Communication Leadership & Teamwork Problem Solving
Project Management Case Management Strong Collaborator
Business Partnerships, Registered Nurse, Texas Boards of Nursing 1992
Timeline
Chair/ Instructor
Houston Independent School District/ Sheldon Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Master’s - Educational Leadership
Lamar University