Tara Sharp
Educator
Plymouth,IN
Summary
Highly organized Educator with commitment to excellence and ability to prioritize seeks Administrative Position. Independent thinker with great communication skills and extensive instructional leadership knowledge.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher - 4th, 6th, 7th (Math) K-8 SPED
Plymouth Community School Corporation
Plymouth, IN
08.1996 - Current
- Developed New Student/Family Welcome and Support Program based on Survey Data.
- Co-facilitator of Special Education Conferences - ACR/STAT/FBA.
- Implemented video as evaluation tool option - Impact Cycles.
- Facilitated mixed media approach to parent conferences and parent technology training. Increased parent participation from 80 to 96%.
- Data Leader on School Improvement Plan - collected, interpreted and summarized data to inform decisions
- Redesigned procedure to lining up and entering building after recess to minimize student behaviors and improve interactions with support staff.
- Above state average assessment data 100% of career.
- Average student NWEA growth during Pandemic, 152%.
- Analyzed student data from observation, class work, assessments, and technology. Created supports and enrichment's based on data. Tracked individual student data in spreadsheets and on clipboard looking for trends to address instructional gaps.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support. Frequently revisited student goals to revise and maintain focus and priority.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge. Incorporation of Responsive Classroom and SIOP strategies to create and maintain positive atmosphere geared towards participation and growth.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Frequent communication via, phone, email, newsletters, Zoom and in-person meetings, and Loom video clips.
District Instructional Coach
Plymouth Community School Corporation
Plymouth, Indiana
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Developed and led training for new employees in areas of vocabulary instruction, questioning techniques, technology, curriculum resource implementation, testing tools, and protocols.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement: appropriate wait time and cuing, movement, questioning strategies, and frequent checks for understanding.
- Led vertical alignment, creation and implementation of K-8 math curriculum.
- Collaborated to create modified math curriculum pilot for special-needs students that aligned with general education curriculum.
- Implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom instructional methods to increase student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to set goals and improve practices through Impact Cycles, goal setting, and modeling. Goals were identified by teachers through coaching conversations and discussion surrounding "big ticket" instructional practices.
- Assisted teachers with navigating district expectations, structures and deadlines.
Education
Building Level Administration - Building Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN 01.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN 01.1997 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN 08.1990 - 05.1995
Skills
CPI Trained
Professional Development Leader
Jim Knight Instructional Coaching
Orton-Gillingham Language Learning
NWEA Implementation and Data Reports
Mathematical Process Standards
Responsive Classroom
SIOP Model
LMS Platform: Canvas
SMS Platform: Powerschool
Differentiated Instruction
Instructional Best Practice
Language Rich Classroom
Certification
Middle School Math Endorsement/Praxis Test - 2012
Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Building Level Administration - Building Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2020 - 04.2021
District Instructional Coach
Plymouth Community School Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University South Bend
01.1997 - 06.2002
Teacher - 4th, 6th, 7th (Math) K-8 SPED
Plymouth Community School Corporation
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University South Bend
08.1990 - 05.1995