STEPHANIE SHERIDAN
Program Coordinator
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing federal programs aimed at meeting the needs of the schools and districts. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with colleagues, principals, and district leaders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title I Program Coordinator
Pasco County Schools
Land O' Lakes, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Oversight of $30M+ in federal funding, including Title I, Part A and School Improvement Grants, ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
- Strategic collaboration with senior leadership and school principals on budgeting, financial analysis, and spending trends to maximize impact and maintain fiscal integrity.
- Orchestrated development and implementation funding initiatives to support school improvement plans, coordinating cross-functional teams across schools and departments.
- Prepared and presented monthly financial reports on burn rates and spending trends to superintendent staff and stakeholders.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness through regular data collection and review of managed dollars.
- Active leadership in professional organizations, serving as Vice President for the Florida region of FASFEPA, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing statewide.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Science Curriculum Specialist
Pasco County Schools
Land O' Lakes, FL
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Designed, implemented and managed teacher and team specific planning and training programs that aligned with district mission and vision to support school improvement for 26 priority elementary schools.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Elementary and Middle School Science.
- Coordinated cross-curricular projects that encouraged interdisciplinary connections and enriched student understanding.
Title I STEM Coach
Pasco County Schools
Land O' Lakes, FL
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Planned and provided training on STEM curriculum to support teachers at 48 Title 1 schools with implementation of STEM tools including Dash, Cubelets, Lego WeDo, and VR technologies.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Sand Pine Elementary
Wesley Chapel, FL
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Planned lessons according to state and district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks. Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Served at team lead, curriculum head, and plc facilitator.
Education
M.A. - Elementary Curriculum
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2009
B.S. - Elementary Education with ESOL endorsement
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2001
Skills
- Compliance management expertise
- ROI Certified through the ROI Institute
- Federal Program Compliance (Title I, ESSA)
- Audit Preparation & Documentation
- Technical & Analytical
- Excel data analysis
- Budget Forecasting & Financial Modeling
- Leadership & Professional Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
- Adult Learning Principles
- Workshop Facilitation & Public Speaking
Certification
Florida Professional Educator Certificate #860286, Elementary Education (1 – 6), English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement, Mathematics (5 – 9) - Valid through 6/30/2031
Timeline
Title I Program Coordinator
Pasco County Schools
07.2019 - Current
Science Curriculum Specialist
Pasco County Schools
10.2017 - 10.2019
Title I STEM Coach
Pasco County Schools
08.2016 - 10.2017
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Sand Pine Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2016
M.A. - Elementary Curriculum
University of South Florida
B.S. - Elementary Education with ESOL endorsement
University of South Florida