Sheryl Brownlee
St George,SC
Summary
- Dedicated educator with a strong focus on communication and collaboration. Proven ability to create a safe learning environment and foster student progress through innovative teaching methods.
- Successful in building trustful relationships with students and parents, while effectively addressing individual learning needs to enhance educational outcomes.
- Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams.
- Committed to continuous learning to ensure organizational success.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Dorchester Academy
St George, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained a safe and equal learning environment fostering trust and respect.
- Administered evaluations to gather data for student progress.
- Explored foundational learning concepts through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental, and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Helped students learn to persevere and build resilience.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Organized and supervised class projects and field trips.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Offered free after-school/summer tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Dorchester School District Four
St George, SC
08.2003 - 06.2021
Kindergarten, First and Third Grade Teacher
Colleton County School District
Walterboro, South Carolina
08.1991 - 06.2003
Bank Teller
First National Bank
St George, SC
06.1986 - 05.1991
- Welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction.
- Responded and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates.
- Cashed customer checks, verified identification and checked account balances in accordance with bank policy.
- Performed transactional, operational, and customer support tasks through knowledge of bank procedures and products.
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Infinger Lumber Company
St George, SC
10.1983 - 08.1985
- Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, and interfacing with clients.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-1991
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- Coaching sports activities to include cheer, soccer, and softball, Former Children's coordinator at Indian Field Methodist Church, Vice President of St. George Pickleball Club
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Dorchester Academy
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Dorchester School District Four
08.2003 - 06.2021
Kindergarten, First and Third Grade Teacher
Colleton County School District
08.1991 - 06.2003
Bank Teller
First National Bank
06.1986 - 05.1991
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Infinger Lumber Company
10.1983 - 08.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina