Sharolyn L. Brown
Farmersville, Texas 75442
903-***-**** Home 214-***-**** Cell
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EDUCATION
MS in Elementary Education and Educational Technology, December 1994, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas.
BS in Computer Science with Information Systems Emphasis. Minor in General Business, August 1988, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas.
CERTIFICATIONS
Library Information Sciences May 2007, Texas A & M Commerce, Commerce, Texas.
Administrators Certification May 2003, Texas A & M Commerce, Commerce, Texas.
Instructional Leadership Development Certificate, Spring 2002, Texas A & M Commerce, Commerce, Texas.
Interdisciplinary/Elementary Teaching Certificate, December 1993, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas.
Educational Experience
August 2009-Present Technology Instructor/Yearbook Advisor/Technical Liaison, Levine Academy, Dallas, Texas.
Teach all PK-8th Technology Classes
Graphic Designer, Decisions on Art Work, and Photographer for schools publications (Yearbook/Visions/Website).
Directed/scheduled Photographers for school picture day
Managed multiple computer labs including COWS
Guided students to take photos to document Levine through their eyes.
Assisted teachers as needed with computer problems, testing and working various forms of technology in their classrooms including SMARTBOARDS/SMARTTABLES
Senior Systems Administrators working with teachers.
Liaison between Gruss Foundation and Levine Academy.
Designed and produced Pathways for MS Language Arts.
Liaison between Levine Academy and HBR.
Assisted Teachers, Parents, Administration and Parent Association whenever it was needed.
Student Advisor
Online ERB Testing Coordinator/Facilitator
August 2008-June 2009 4th Grade General Studies Teacher, Levine Academy, Dallas, Texas.
Differentiated Instruction
Presented Staff Development
OLSAT/Stanford Testing
Located and Reviewed Funding Sources
Gifted Program Instructor
January 2003- June 2008 Special Programs Director for Boles ISD, Quinlan, Texas.
Director of all Special Programs
Chair, plan and implement school activities
Gifted and Talented Director K-12
Library Media Specialist PK-12
Presented Various Staff Development
Science Club Sponsor
Grant Writer
PTO President
ATPE Local Chapter President
Technology Committee Member
Site Based Decision Making Committee Member
August 2001-June 2002 4th Grade Teacher, Phoenix Charter School, Greenville, Texas.
Classroom self-contained
Mentor Teacher for Alternative Certification Teachers on Campus
UIL Coach
Member Campus Improvement Committee
Member of Site Based Decision Making Committee
Created Writing Curriculum and Presented In-Service for each grade level
Technology Coordinator for District
Provided remediation for students
August 1999-March 2000 3rd Grade Teacher, Greenville ISD, Greenville, Texas.
Classroom self-contained
August 1994-May 1996 5th Grade Teacher, Caddo Mills ISD, Caddo Mills, Texas.
Classroom self-contained
UIL Coach
Crossing Guard Supervisor
August 1993-May 1994 Substitute Teacher, Greenville ISD, Greenville, Texas.
July 1990-Nov. 1992 Director of Education, Amherst Career Center, Greenville, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Classroom Management Leadership Skills Motivational Skills Kinesthetic earning
Love and Logic Student-Centered Learning Special Needs Students TAKS and Change
School Technology Needs Assessments Hard to Reach Kids Media Technology
Differentiated Instruction Technology in Classroom School Library Programs Presentation Tools
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
Modified curriculum for special needs students to promote a positive classroom experience
Improved and expanded media and technology district-wide with various grant funding
Evaluated, located funding and redesigned district media and technology center
PDAS Evaluator
Presented at National Service Learning Conference
Presented Service Learning Project to Region 8 School Districts
Guest speaker at Paris Junior College.
Serve as “Mentor Teacher” to assist teachers seeking an Alternative Certification.
Created a Tutoring Programs for students needing extra assistance.
Developed Writing Curriculum for Districts
Encouraged and facilitated student participation in community awareness and other extra-curricular activities
Maintained productive learning environment by stating rules, holding students accountable for their actions, and implementing consistent and fair consequences
Professional References
Mary Wallace Boles ISD At Risk Director 903-***-****
Judy Glazer Administrative Assistant-Levine Academy 214-***-****
Wendy Cramer Art Director-Levine Academy 214-***-****
Mark Stolovitsky Former HOS Levine Academy 972-***-****
Carol Brown Boles HS Principal 214-***-****
Susie Wolbe Levine Academy-Former Principal 972-***-****
Jeff Romick HBR Technologies 214-***-****
Joanie Geffen Language Arts Teacher-Levine Academy 972-***-****