Shernette Hall
Teacher
Rockville,MD
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 13 years of experience in ELA education. Creative and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style tat uses handson approach to teaching. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading/Middle School ELA Teacher
Forest Oak Middle School (MCPS)
8 2019 - Current
- Developed reading lesson plans for 6th - 8th grade students that struggle to read with focus on phonics, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.
- Promoted an environment conducive to learning.
- Plan field trips for hands-on experiences in reading and writing.
ELA Novel Study Curriculum Writing
MCPS Accelerated & Enrichment Instruction
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Created novel study guides for English Language Arts teachers and students.
- Read novels, created reading comprehension content, and created graphic organizers to support students.
- Developed answer keys and options on how to best teach that novel for enrichment purposes for teachers.
Summer S.T.E.A.M. Teacher
Horizons Greater Washington at Maret School
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging curricula for rising first grade students to ninth grade students that are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards
- Researched and developed maker activities
- Worked one-on-one with students and in small group settings to foster critical thinking skills using the design thinking method
- Established and delivered a robotics curriculum for upper elementary and middle school students
- Taught economically disadvantaged children during the summer to foster problem solvers and grit.
Second Grade Teacher
Seneca Academy
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Built a safe, comfortable, and collaborative classroom environment
- Boosted reading scores and engagement in reading by using strategies learned from my Master of Education program
- Taught lessons by using inquiry-based methods to engage students as well as make them responsible for their own learning.
Second Grade Teacher
Saint Francis International School
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Increased standardized math scores by 55% by implementing engaging math lessons and games as well as integrating math throughout other subjects
- Implemented vigorous reading and writing workshop lessons.
Apprentice Teacher
Sheridan School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Lead morning meetings to allow students to use critical thinking skills and become culturally aware
- Implemented robust language arts and math lessons to engage students
- Provide constructive and positive feedback in writing and reading workshop while conferring with students
- Coached a Girls On The Run team.
Education
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction -
Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OR 03.2016 - 2018.05
Master of Arts in Communication Arts -
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 01.2011 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication -
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 01.2004 - 2006.05
Skills
Activities
- 09/01/17, present, Girls On The Run - Beall and Washington Grove Elementary School, Coach, Teach and encouraged 15-22 third through fifth grade girls the importance of positive self-identity and assure a positive self-esteem through lessons and running
- 09/01/18, present, Girls Who Code - Aspen Hill Library, Teacher, Empower girls to see that there are endless possibilities in technology through lessons and hands-on experiences, Use inquiry-base approach when teaching coding and robotics
Accomplishments
Published a picture book in August 2023
Misconceptions of an Introvert
Timeline
ELA Novel Study Curriculum Writing
MCPS Accelerated & Enrichment Instruction
06.2023 - 03.2024
Summer S.T.E.A.M. Teacher
Horizons Greater Washington at Maret School
06.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction -
Concordia University-Portland
03.2016 - 2018.05
Second Grade Teacher
Seneca Academy
08.2014 - 06.2019
Second Grade Teacher
Saint Francis International School
06.2013 - 06.2014
Apprentice Teacher
Sheridan School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Arts in Communication Arts -
Notre Dame University of Maryland
01.2011 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication -
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
01.2004 - 2006.05
Reading/Middle School ELA Teacher
Forest Oak Middle School (MCPS)
8 2019 - Current
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