Sharon Wilson
Littleton,CO
Summary
Successful Corporate Trainer skilled at developing, implementing and optimizing training programs. Data-driven leader with hardworking approach and clear focus on strengthening companies from inside out. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and kind insightful approach. Successful integrating multimedia strategies to diversify instruction and maximize success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver
08.2018 - Current
- Kepner Beacon Middle School - Language Arts- 6th grade
- Created and develop literacy curriculum that supports Student growth through all literacy standards
- Use novel studies to provide extended reading opportunities while integrating writing expectations to build confidence and comprehension
- Integrating DPS ELD/newsela curriculum with Use of language forms and resources
- Collaborate with grade level, Literacy department, and Beacon network to analyze student data to support data driven instruction
- Facilitates anti-racism instructional learning activities that support the social and emotional developmental identities of the student population
- Cultivates culturally responsive relationships with students to support student's individual identities and social emotional needs.
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Sabin World School, International Baccalaureate - All areas of district curriculums
- 5th grade 2015-2018
- 4th grade 2012- 2015.
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Trevista at Horace Mann - All aspects of district curriculums
- 5th grade 2011-2012
- 4th grade 2010-2011
- 6th grade - all subjects 2009-2010
- 7th/8th grade writing/math skills 2008-2010
- 5th grade 2008-2009.
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Remington Elementary - All facets of district curriculum
- 4th and 5th grade 2004-2008.
Teacher
Stedman Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Stedman Elementary - 4th and 5th grade.
Teacher
St. Francis de Sales- Archdiocese of Denver
01.2000 - 01.2002
- St
- Francis de Sales- Archdiocese of Denver - 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and English.
Substitute teacher
Denver Metro Area
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Substitute teacher in various schools in Denver Metro Area.
Classroom Assistant
The Logan School for Creative Learning
01.1991 - 01.1997
- The Logan School for Creative Learning - Classroom Assistant, 6-8 year old and 7-9 year old classrooms
- Head of after school program, ages 5-14 years old.
Preschool Teacher
Warren Village Learning Center
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Warren Village Learning Center - Preschool Teacher, 3 year old classroom.
Education
Education
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2018
B.A. - Social Sciences-History
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO01.1994
Skills
- Strong classroom management and organization strategies for learning environments
- Create curriculum for 6th grade Language Arts students using grade level literacy standards
- All areas of curriculum for DPS for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, consistent implementation of district curriculum while differentiating for student needs and interests
- Looping 4th/5th/6th grades
- Long history of collaboration with grade level colleagues to plan for curriculum focus and implementation with focus on grade level standards and student need
- Infusing PBIS ideas into classroom culture (IB profiles)
- International Baccalaureate Curriculum and Programs 4th grade and 5th grade
- Support student learning through differentiation, blended learning and technology
- 2015-2016 prototyping flexible designed classroom and personalized learning with Imaginarium (DPS) Student/classroom sharing with two DR teachers
- 2014-2015 literacy enrichment with identified Gifted and Talented 4th graders- Shakespeare as literacy and participation in DPS Shakespeare Festival-awarded 'Best' for five scenes
- Course design
- Employee presentations
- Training assessment
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Evaluation
- Organizational Development
- Materials design
- Lesson Planning
- Educational material development
- Research
- Technology Integration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Course Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Relationship Building
- Training material development
- Public Speaking
- Training Program Development
- Mentorship
Activities
- Literacy Department Lead- KBMS, 2021-01-01, present
- Teacher Leader Academy- PLC focus, 2012-01-01, 2013-12-31
- InnoTech conference, 2013-06-01, 2013-06-30
- InnoTech conference, 2015-06-01, 2015-06-30
- International Baccalaureate Workshops and Trainings, 2012-09-01, 2012-10-31
- International Baccalaureate Workshops and Trainings, 2012-10-01, 2012-10-31
- International Baccalaureate Workshops and Trainings, 2014-10-01, 2014-10-31
- International Baccalaureate Workshops and Trainings, 2017-06-01, 2017-06-30
- Linda Dorn Institute, 2010-07-01, 2010-07-31
- Teacher Leader, 2009-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Teacher Leader, 2012-01-01, 2015-12-31
- School Leadership Team, 2009-01-01, 2011-12-31
- School Leadership Team, 2012-01-01, 2015-12-31
- BSCS Science at the University of Denver, 2011-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Student Teacher Mentor, 2007-01-01, 2007-12-31
- Student Teacher Mentor, 2011-01-01, 2011-12-31
- MSCD Partnership - practicum students, 2009-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Guest teacher for college students, 2009-01-01, 2012-12-31
- National Staff Development Conference, 2007-01-01, 2007-12-31
- Colorado Uplift classroom partnership, 2004-01-01, 2012-12-31
- TIE conference- Blended Learning, 2013-06-01, 2013-06-30
- DPS Teacher Leader Institute, 2014-07-01, 2014-08-31
- DPS Summer Literacy Institute, 2014-07-01, 2014-07-31
- DPS Summer Literacy Institute, 2015-07-01, 2015-07-31
Awards
- 2005 Innovative Teacher Award
- 2008 Mile High Teacher Award- Denver Public Schools
- 2009 Recognition for 55% or more of 6th graders achieving Advanced/Proficient on CSAP
- 2012 Recognition for 55% or more of 5th graders achieving Advanced/Proficient on CSAP
- 2014 Recognition for 55% or more of 4th graders achieving Advanced/Proficient on TCAP
References
- Dan Walsh, Principal KBMS, 720-839-1970
- Frank Gonzales, AP KBMS, 720-936-5208
- Haley Laidlaw, ELD/ asst. SAL, 720-883-8707
- Janet Draper, GT coordinator, 303-907-1266
Timeline
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2018
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2012
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher
Stedman Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004
Teacher
St. Francis de Sales- Archdiocese of Denver
01.2000 - 01.2002
Substitute teacher
Denver Metro Area
01.1998 - 01.2002
Classroom Assistant
The Logan School for Creative Learning
01.1991 - 01.1997
Preschool Teacher
Warren Village Learning Center
01.1989 - 01.1991
Education
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Denver
B.A. - Social Sciences-History
Metropolitan State College of Denver
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