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Sylvia Perry

Sylvia Perry

Globe,AZ

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Eastern Arizona College, enhancing student performance through innovative lesson planning and strong communication skills. Expert in curriculum development and classroom management, I foster engagement and collaboration, ensuring all students thrive. Committed to continuous professional development, I adapt strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

Eastern Arizona College - Gila Pueblo Campus
11.2021 - 05.2025
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Instructor

Pima Unified School District
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.

Instructor/Director

Globe Unified School District
08.1974 - 05.2004
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Engaged parents and guardians in educational process through regular communication and meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12-1989

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-1973

High School Diploma -

Pima Unified School District
Pima, AZ
05-1968

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Continuous professional development
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Student evaluation
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Instructional design

Timeline

Instructor

Eastern Arizona College - Gila Pueblo Campus
11.2021 - 05.2025

Instructor

Pima Unified School District
01.2005 - 05.2006

Instructor/Director

Globe Unified School District
08.1974 - 05.2004

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University

High School Diploma -

Pima Unified School District

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