Sherry Barbee
Marion,AR
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teaching position. Ready to help team achieve goals.
Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.1995 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Supported extracurricular activities that fostered student engagement and community involvement.
- Served as a district Literacy Laureate, supporting effective, research based literacy practices.
Teacher
Arkansas State University
08.1991 - 05.1995
- Ensured compliance with licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and program policies.
- Collaborated with University faculty, administrators, and families to support student learning and program goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation records,and reports related to enrollment, attendance, assessments and program outcomes.
- Planned , implemented, and monitored classroom aligned with best practices in early childhood education.
- Supervised, mentored, and evaluated teaching staff providing ongoing coaching and professional feedback to support instructional growth.
- Served as lead teacher, designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children, with emphasis on early literacy, social -emotional development and school readiness.
- Directed and managed an early childhood education program, overseeing daily operations, instructional quality, and compliance with university and state childhood standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARMaster of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARNo Degree - Education
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee, TNSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Assigning and grading work
- Feedback implementation
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.1995 - Current
Teacher
Arkansas State University
08.1991 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
No Degree - Education
Cumberland University