Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Teaching & Child-Related Experience
App-Garden Certificate of Completion, Dean’s List, Honors Graduate.
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Sherie Brewer

Cary,NC

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator pursuing a nontraditional teaching license through Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) while transitioning from Human Resource Management into elementary education. Licensed in NC through the Residency License pathway and enrolled in advanced teacher preparation coursework. Over 10 years of professional leadership experience in employee development, recruitment, training, and HR operations, combined with childcare and district-level employment. Skilled in student support, literacy development, and differentiated instruction, with strong communication and collaboration skills that support families, staff, and students in diverse communities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hillside High School Base School Bus Driver

Durham Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
  • Ensure safe and timely transportation of DPS students.
  • Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student safety and wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated reliability and commitment as a district employee.

Teacher's Assistant

Happy Hearts Academy
06.2024 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in lesson planning, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives.
  • Facilitated small group instruction, promoting collaboration and individualized learning experiences.
  • Coordinated classroom materials and resources, optimizing organization and accessibility for students.

HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager – Benefits
03.2022 - Current
  • Partner with executive leadership to track HR operations metrics (overtime, bonuses, 401k, grievance management).
  • Conduct research to streamline compliance, automation, and efficiency.
  • Lead implementation of advanced solutions and project tracking tools.
  • Develop training guides, process documentation, and quality assurance systems.

Employee Relations Specialist

University of North Carolina
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Managed recruitment and onboarding strategies for University Development.
  • Guided leadership in performance management and employee engagement.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ECU Health
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Facilitated recruitment process by screening resumes and conducting initial candidate interviews.
  • Developed job postings and collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements.

Talent Sourcing Specialist

Pearson Education Inc
04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Conducted supplier research to identify potential vendors and assess product offerings.

Military Police / Force Support Technician

U.S. Army, 351st MPCO
09.2012 - 04.2017
  • Conducted security patrols to ensure safety and compliance within designated areas.
  • Enforced laws and regulations, maintaining order during military operations and activities.

GA Commander Support Staff

U.S. Army, Family Readiness Office
06.2007 - 08.2012

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Trident International University
Chandler, AZ
01.2025

Master of Arts - Education

Trident University International / North Carolina A&T; State University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Classroom Management & Lesson Planning
  • Literacy Development & Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Engagement & Motivation
  • Family & Community Collaboration
  • HR Operations
  • Recruitment
  • Training
  • Employee Development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Classroom
  • LMS Tools
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement - Created a new departmental procedures manual and assessed organizational training needs.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) – Nontraditional Residency License Pathway (In Progress)
  • App-Garden Substitute Teacher Course – Durham Public Schools (Completed)
  • North Carolina Residency License – Elementary Education (K–6) (Pending exams & district hire)
  • Required Exams: Pearson Foundations of Reading, General Curriculum (Math & Multi-Subjects) – scheduled/in progress
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Timeline

Hillside High School Base School Bus Driver

Durham Public Schools
01.2025 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Happy Hearts Academy
06.2024 - Current

Employee Relations Specialist

University of North Carolina
08.2023 - 08.2025

HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager – Benefits
03.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ECU Health
11.2020 - 02.2023

Talent Sourcing Specialist

Pearson Education Inc
04.2017 - 11.2020

Military Police / Force Support Technician

U.S. Army, 351st MPCO
09.2012 - 04.2017

GA Commander Support Staff

U.S. Army, Family Readiness Office
06.2007 - 08.2012

Master of Arts - Education

Trident University International / North Carolina A&T; State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Trident International University

Teaching & Child-Related Experience

  • Happy Hearts Academy – Raleigh, NC Nanny / Childcare Provider | 2023–Present
  • Provide before- and after-school support for kindergarten students.
  • Develop age-appropriate activities to strengthen early literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Maintain strong parent communication regarding learning and safety.
  • Substitute Teaching / Classroom Support (anticipated) – Durham & Wake County Schools | 2025
  • Assist lead teachers with instruction and classroom management.
  • Implement lesson plans and provide instructional continuity.

App-Garden Certificate of Completion, Dean’s List, Honors Graduate.

Completed coursework in classroom management, instructional continuity, student safety, and district policies; prepared to serve as a substitute teacher in Durham Public Schools.