Instructor

Sherri Schafer

Hamel, IL 618-***-**** ********@*********.*** www.linkedin.com/in/sherri-schafer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Enthusiastic, learning and development specialist with over 25 years of cumulative experience in staff training, teaching, event planning, and technology integration. Recognized by peers and administrators for innovations in educational methodologies and curriculum development, that enhances virtual instruction and professional growth.

Employs influential communication techniques (verbal & written) to present complex information to all levels of an organization, foster positive workplace culture, and resolve conflicts in the face of ambiguity while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion policies.

Adept at leading multiple projects, establishing and driving achievable performance goals and prioritizing responsibilities to complete assigned tasks under stringent deadlines. Self-motivated and eager to continue developing professionally and displays flexibility to perform remotely and travel to various locations if needed.

Additional skills, software, processes, and competencies include:

Instructional Design Concepts Adult Learning Principles Online Learning Strategic Planning Onboarding Data Analysis Software Training

Public Speaking Fundraising Volunteer Management Emotional Intelligence Time Management Social Media/Email Management Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Virtual Meetings (Zoom and Teams) SMART Board®

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructor/Coach Edwardsville District # 7, Edwardsville, IL 1996 to Present

Regularly attend professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, motivation, and engaging in functional activities. Play a vital role in staff training sessions designed to drive continuous improvements in cultivating relationships and partnered with vendors on new education technology platforms.

Successfully facilitated the development of new educators in real-time by clearly and creatively present learning materials and articulating key concepts in a results-oriented environment. Provided ongoing reports to university advisors regarding the progression of training and implemented any corrective actions if needed.

Ensured developmental milestones by creating and implementing integrated curriculums and individualized support in a high-quality learning environment. Facilitate evidence-based and highly successful strategies to increase achievement by collaborating with specialists to address any learning issues.

Appointed by the administration to help implement an interactive SMART Board ® classroom technology platform that significantly optimized remote learning and seamlessness connected mobile devices to streamline lesson materials.

Drove adaptive engagement measures during the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing interactive whiteboards, virtual videos, tablets, and laptops. Developed a hybrid online/in-person approach for imminent closures.

Branch Location Specialist Edward Jones, St. Louis, MO 1993 to 1995

Provided value onboarding services and strategic location placement for new Investment Representatives (IR) across the United States for an industry leader in financial and wealth management services. Served as an integral training liaison with recent graduates, transitioning IRs and retired bank presidents on department procedures and maximizing performance goals.

Implemented insightful cross-training to IRs on potential client demographics and population in the region to support and optimize lead generating strategies in their respected marketplace.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Speech Communication

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - Edwardsville, IL

Secondary Education Certification

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