Sherrie Walton
Urbanna
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with a proven track record at Middlesex County Public Schools, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering collaborative teamwork. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson plans and technology integration, while promoting a growth mindset and improving reading proficiency. Committed to nurturing individual student needs and enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Middlesex County Public Schools
Saluda, VA
08.1996 - 07.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Improved parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates on classroom activities and student achievements.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure conducive learning environment, optimizing use of educational materials and space.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences, encouraging critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University
Radford, VA12-1995
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Cultural awareness
- Time management
- Technology integration
- Oral communication
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Oversaw 25 students per class.
- Taught over 2,500 students over 30 years
- Team Leader of 6 staff members for 17 years.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Middlesex County Public Schools
08.1996 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University