Sharon Wilkin
Aurora, IL ****6
Cell phone: 1-605-***-****
*************@****.***
Elementary Education Teacher
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Grades
Introduction
I have taught for four years in the school system and enjoy teaching the children. It is a challenge that is exciting. Everything from making lesson plans, and using manipulatives to get across ideas, to grading papers at the end of the day; makes this work exciting. I have a caring heart that wants to see children achieve their highest goals in education.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:
Creative lesson planning
Computer software: Word, E-mail, Internet, Smart Board, Renweb
Communicating over the phone with people
Commitment to the teaching profession
Commitment to excellence in education
Knowledge of Active Learning Strategies
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (2010) Major: Elementary Education/English
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
State of Montana (2012) and State of South Dakota (2011) certified for five years.
Professional Teaching Experience
Johnson Corners Christian Academy- Watford City, ND 2014-2015 school year
Taught K,1st grades
Introduced students to reading, writing and math
Organized lessons
Prepared grades
Renewed ACSI certification for elementary teacher
Did ACSI standardized testing
Did Art and Music for students
Sun Valley Indian School – Sun Valley, AZ 2013-2014 school year
Taught 4th and 5th grades
Found new ways of teaching a subject and reviewing a subject with the students
Maintained a good rapport with other colleagues and staff
Helped out with feeding the animals in my spare time
Helped with driving the vans when needed
Spent as much time as possible on working on lessons
Also took webinars online from ACSI for further education
Learned how to use the Smart Board and used it often in the classroom for lessons
Deer Creek Elementary- Glendive, MT 2012-2013 school year
Taught 2nd through 4th grade
Worked into the night and on weekend on lessons and lesson planning
Listened to advice and counsel and tried to implement the information that was given to me.
Used the resources available to teach the classes
Tiospa Zina School –Agency Village, SD 2011-2012 school year
Taught Fifth Grade in the Elementary section of the school.
Worked into the night and on weekend on lessons and lesson planning
Tutored students afterschool to make sure that they came up to level in academics
Adjusted teaching style to help the students in the best way possible
Held student/teacher conferences once a quarter
Participated in the school science fair
Learned the promethean board and use it frequently
Listened to advice and counsel and tried to implement the information that was given to me.
Attended Dakota language classes as time permitted
Looked for creative ways to present the lessons to the students and still remain in compliance with the requirements of the coaches.
Worked, with the students, on a project that involved making an essay, PowerPoint presentation, and display box of biomes.
Had the students work in “Write to Learn” program.
Used Active learning strategies to engage the students in their learning experience.
Student Teaching at Calvary Christian School – Naperville, IL 2010
Taught the fourth grade class under a cooperating teacher
Listened and learned how to organize time and plan ahead
Worked long hours knowing that it produced the best teacher
Cooperated with teachers and helped in the speech meet
Team player and asked questions as needed
Used manipulatives and learning strategies to teach the lessons.
Other Achievements
Taught piano for 14 years
Taught Sunday School for 12 years