Sharon is a highly motivated, confident professional with a contagious enthusiasm for learning.
Sharon is a highly motivated, confident professional with a contagious enthusiasm for learning.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Education)
Cornerstone University
Dallas, Texas, USA
1992
Master’s Degree (Psychology)
Cornerstone University
Dallas, Texas, USA
2000
S K I L L S
Communication
Teamwork/Team Building
Problem Solving
Creativity
Leadership
Patience
Curriculum Development
Motivator
R E F R E N C E S
KRISTOPHER GJERME
“Bridges MN”
Director of Development
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DEBRA LAMACKER
“INH Properties”
Manager
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E X P E R I E N C E
SPECIAL EDUCATION VOLUNTEER/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Glenhope Elementary/ YMCA | 1997 – 2002
Taught young students with learning, mental emotional or physical disabilities.
• Created a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
that excited and inspired students
• Developed, designed, and implemented curriculum & multisensory lesson plans
for all subject areas
• Demonstrated a nurturing and concerned nature that built a community within
the classroom which also encouraged academic and character development
COUNSELOR/STUDENT MENTOR
Grapevine Elementary & Cross Timbers Middle School | 2003 –2012
Provided guidance to students ages 5-14 regarding academic achievement, social behavior
and mental & physical health.
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to
overcome personal, social and behavioral issues.
• Actively participated with the students and served as an active role-model
• Worked as a team with school staff and parents to research and further the
emotional health of students in and out of the classroom.
ESL TEACHER (ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE)
Cross Timbers Middle School | 2013 – 2018
Taught and assisted immigrant students whose second language was English.
• Used audio-visual resources to helps students develop their language skills
• Regularly adjusted teaching methods according to each student’s individual
needs
• Collaborated with parents, teachers and school administers to address and
lower educational and disciplinary problems.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR – AMERICAUSE (2018-2019)
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Metroplex Suzuki School of Music | 1997 –2005
Used over 20 years of experience in the field of music to instruct over 300 students as well
as provide music therapy to many clients using a passion-led expertise in The Arts.
• Created and Founded a Song Writers Club for youth which produced amazing
results internationally and landed many students with professional studio
opportunities.
• Developed a music therapy curriculum to provide emotional relief to clients.
• “Best Studio Teacher” Award (2000-2005)
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Education)
Cornerstone University
Dallas, Texas, USA
1992
Master’s Degree (Psychology)
Cornerstone University
Dallas, Texas, USA
2000
S K I L L S
Communication
Teamwork/Team Building
Problem Solving
Creativity
Leadership
Patience
Curriculum Development
Motivator
R E F R E N C E S
KRISTOPHER GJERME
“Bridges MN”
Director of Development
------------
DEBRA LAMACKER
“INH Properties”
Manager
------------
E X P E R I E N C E
SPECIAL EDUCATION VOLUNTEER/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Glenhope Elementary/ YMCA | 1997 – 2002
Taught young students with learning, mental emotional or physical disabilities.
• Created a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
that excited and inspired students
• Developed, designed, and implemented curriculum & multisensory lesson plans
for all subject areas
• Demonstrated a nurturing and concerned nature that built a community within
the classroom which also encouraged academic and character development
COUNSELOR/STUDENT MENTOR
Grapevine Elementary & Cross Timbers Middle School | 2003 –2012
Provided guidance to students ages 5-14 regarding academic achievement, social behavior
and mental & physical health.
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to
overcome personal, social and behavioral issues.
• Actively participated with the students and served as an active role-model
• Worked as a team with school staff and parents to research and further the
emotional health of students in and out of the classroom.
ESL TEACHER (ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE)
Cross Timbers Middle School | 2013 – 2018
Taught and assisted immigrant students whose second language was English.
• Used audio-visual resources to helps students develop their language skills
• Regularly adjusted teaching methods according to each student’s individual
needs
• Collaborated with parents, teachers and school administers to address and
lower educational and disciplinary problems.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR – AMERICAUSE (2018-2019)
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Metroplex Suzuki School of Music | 1997 –2005
Used over 20 years of experience in the field of music to instruct over 300 students as well
as provide music therapy to many clients using a passion-led expertise in The Arts.
• Created and Founded a Song Writers Club for youth which produced amazing
results internationally and landed many students with professional studio
opportunities.
• Developed a music therapy curriculum to provide emotional relief to clients.
• “Best Studio Teacher” Award (2000-2005)