Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards and Recognition
Leadership
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Sherry Brown

Guntersville,AL

Summary

Experienced with K-12 career coaching, guidance, and support. Utilizes strategic planning to help students explore career opportunities and reach their post secondary goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Coach (K-12)

Guntersville High School
01.2023 - Current
  • Guide over 800 secondary students in career exploration, planning, and workforce readiness.
  • Collaborate with employers and postsecondary institutions to create meaningful student opportunities.

High School Social Studies Teacher

Guntersville City Schools
2007 - 2023
  • Designed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with state standards.
  • Prepared students for AP Government exams with consistently strong performance outcomes.
  • Fostered civic engagement and critical thinking skills through project-based learning and simulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Social Science Education

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05-2005

Associate in Science - General Studies

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
05-2002

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Career counseling
  • Skill development
  • Multitasking
  • Digital literacy
  • Interview coaching
  • Career assessment
  • Resume building

Certification

  • Class B, Secondary 6–12
  • -General Social Science

Awards and Recognition

Guntersville High School

  • Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2017

Alabama Possible-

  • Small School MVP, 2025
  • Small School MVP Runner-up, 2024

HR Block Budget Challenge

  • National 1st Place winner, 2014
  • National 5th Place winner, 2015

Leadership

Guntersville City Schools

Leadership Team, 2020–present

  • Collaborates with administration to improve student achievement within the district.

PULSE Student Academy Sponsor, 2023–present

  • Worked collaboratively with the local utilities to teach and mentor students on leadership skills.

Mayor's Youth Council Sponsor, 2023–present

  • Oversees student group responsible for serving as a linkage between Guntersville High School and our city leaders.

Benevolence Chair, 2013–present

  • Oversees the gift fund to enable the purchase of gifts or flowers for co–workers as needed.

Social Studies Department Chair, 2020–2023

  • Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the social studies curriculum.

Graduation Coordinator, 2012–2023

  • Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating graduation ceremony and other events.

Leading by Learning Group Leader, 2016–2018

  • Collaborated with other teachers to create best practices in order to improve student learning.

Miss Guntersville Co-director, 2007–2018

  • Assisted with the planning and execution of the scholarship pageant.

Vertical Team Social Studies Representative, 2016–2017

  • Worked collaboratively with other grade levels to ensure alignment of curriculum.

Junior Civitan Sponsor, 2013–2017

  • Worked collaboratively with the local Civitan Club to assist with community service projects.

Auburn University

Gogue Center Curriculum Council, 2025–Present

  • Collaborate with other council members to design performance study guides that marry core arts and academic standards while also forming fruitful cross–curricular arts experiences for students and teachers.

Timeline

Career Coach (K-12)

Guntersville High School
01.2023 - Current

High School Social Studies Teacher

Guntersville City Schools
2007 - 2023

Bachelor of Science - General Social Science Education

Auburn University

Associate in Science - General Studies

Southern Union State Community College