Sharie Adamson
*** ****** *****, ***** ****, Texas 78613
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• Highly-qualified instructor with 20 years of professional experience in literacy education.
• Expertise in curriculum development, developmental learning processes, and teacher
professional development.
• Proactive and personable with experience in collaborative group settings.
Educational Philosophy
My philosophy of education is one which encourages enrichment in the lives of all learners. As a
transformational leader in the education field, I lead through guidance and mentorship. My role is
to provide opportunities to utilize critical thinking skills and collaborative learning forums.
Professional Experience
Instructor, Austin Independent School District 2009 – Present
o Evening adult ESL Instructor, beginning literacy course
Curriculum Developer and Online Instructor, Grand Canyon Univ. 2008 – Present
o Graduate Reading Instructor
Online Instructor, University of Phoenix 2009 – Present
o Academic and Professional Success Course Facilitator
Instructor, Professional Development Institute 2009 – Present
o Literacy course instructor for teachers seeking professional development
Consultant, Berkley Policy Associates, San Diego, CA 2008 – 2009
o Field Observer for San Diego Middle School classes
Teacher, Escondido Unified High School District, San Diego, CA 2008 – 2009
o Evening Literacy ESL Program teacher
Owner, Literacy Foundations, Inc. San Diego, CA 2003-2008
o Provided tutoring and literacy consulting services
o Curriculum planning for home-school programs (K-6)
o Business literacy consulting services, adult education
Teacher, Irvine Unified School District, Irvine, CA 1997 – 2003
o Elementary teacher, first grade
o Participated in curriculum development at K-2 level
o Instrumental in textbook adoption for school district
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Teacher, Magnolia School District, Anaheim, CA 1989 – 1996
o Literacy Coach and Reading Intervention (Title I) teacher
o Conducted in-services to present new reading materials to teachers and
administrators
o District representative involved in hiring teachers and presenting content
standards
Education and Training
Doctoral Candidate, University of Phoenix, Education
Texas Educator Certificate, Language Arts/Reading Certified, EC-6 Certified
California Multiple Subject Credential, ESL certified, K-6
M.S. Education/Reading, California State University, Fullerton, CA 1997
B.A. Liberal Studies, California State University, Long Beach, CA 1988
Trained in various literacy assessments (twice per year involved in the University of Texas at
Austin research study (Meadows Center for Preventing Academic Risk) Test Administrator
Professional References
Available Upon Request
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