Sheri Lenard
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Vocational School Instructor offering 16 years' experience in education. Strengths include managing equipment, supplies and classroom environments, gifted and talented certified, ESL certified, Science of Reading certified, as well as served as team lead for 6 years. Passionate about student learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Waxahachie ISD
Waxahachie , Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
General Education Teacher
Red Oak ISD
Red Oak , Texas
08.2006 - 07.2022
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Demonstrated techniques in hands-on environment using industry equipment, materials and technologies.
- Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education EC-4
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Corsicana, TX05.2006
Associate of Science - General Studies
Navarro Community College
Waxahachie, TX05.2003
Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Setting Learning Targets
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Interactions
- Distance Learning
- Family Involvement
- Different Learning Styles
- Active Participation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Earned "Heart of a Teacher" in 2018.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Waxahachie ISD
08.2021 - Current
General Education Teacher
Red Oak ISD
08.2006 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education EC-4
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Science - General Studies
Navarro Community College
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