Sheri Bright
Midland
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Midland Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Providing assistance for lead teacher.
- Getting students to and from gym, art, Spanish, music, lunch, and recess.
- Helping students one-on-one with writing their name, rhyming, and letter recognition/sounds.
- In charge of phonics small groups.e
Nanny
Jon and Monica Norton
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Cared for a 1 and 3 year old.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch and snacks.
- Helped the 3 year old get ready for preschool.
- Provided a safe environment for the kids.
- Played with and helped to entertain kids.
- Communicated well with the parents throughout the day.
Teacher
Calvary Baptist Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Created a positive learning environment to provide success in academics.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Teacher
Calvary Baptist Academy
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through inclusive teaching methods.
- Motivated students to actively participate and build self-assurance.
- Built meaningful relationships with families to foster student progress.
- Adjusted teaching strategies based on progress assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Established clear expectations to manage classroom behavior effectively.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced student learning by managing extracurricular events such as field trips.
Education
Bachelors In Science - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC2001
Skills
- Effective communication
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Parent communication
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Midland Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Nanny
Jon and Monica Norton
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher
Calvary Baptist Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
09.2006 - 11.2007
Teacher
Calvary Baptist Academy
08.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelors In Science - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
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