Shelia M.

Job Title

Pine Hills, United States

Experience

Aug 2020 - Present
5 years 5 months

Job Title

Independent Contractor

  • Designed engaging lessons to foster a love for reading and improve comprehension.

  • Led professional development workshops on effective reading and writing instruction.

  • Provided personalized coaching to improve student reading and writing outcomes.

Aug 2019 - Present
6 years 5 months

Independent Virtual Tutor

  • Monitored student progress through assessments and adapted teaching methods.

  • Cultivated a motivating online learning environment.

  • Conducted personalized virtual tutoring sessions across various subjects.

  • Leveraged online tools for interactive learning in a virtual setting.

Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
2 years 1 month

Reading/ELA and Reading Coach

Orange County Public Schools

  • Developed and implemented Reading and ELA curricula aligned with state standards.

  • Provided coaching and support to fellow educators, enhancing literacy instruction.

  • Conducted assessments to tailor instruction to students' needs and boost literacy skills.

Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
4 years 4 months

Reading/ELA and Writing Resource Teacher

Hillsborough Public County School

  • Conducted professional development for educators in reading, ELA, and writing strategies.

  • Collaborated on curriculum development and alignment with state standards.

  • Analyzed data for targeted interventions and instructional improvements.

Aug 2010 - Aug 2020
10 years 1 month

Sponsor

Envision Youth Conference

  • Acted as a key sponsor, providing support for the conference's success.

  • Collaborated with organizers to plan and execute conference activities and helped promote the event and recruit participants.

Aug 2009 - Jun 2013
3 years 11 months

Language Arts Teacher (Team Leader)

River City Science Academy Middle/High School

  • Created engaging Language Arts lessons and promoted a love for literature and writing.

  • Led a teaching team, fostering collaboration and curriculum development.

  • Mentored new teachers and organized literacy events within the school.

  • Supported literacy initiatives and encouraged a culture of reading and writing.

  • Ensured curriculum alignment with state standards.

Summary

I am an experienced educator and literacy coach with a proven track record in designing engaging lessons and scaffolding reading and writing skills. I have created and led professional development workshops, personalized tutoring sessions and curriculum development efforts in various educational settings, always striving to boost student achievement and teacher effectiveness.

I focus on practical strategies that drive literacy improvements and meaningful learning experiences. My work spans both traditional and virtual environments where I align instruction with state standards, promote interactive learning and create supportive atmospheres for teachers and students alike.

Languages

English
Native

Education

Everest University

Master of Science · Criminal Justice · Jacksonville, United States

Walden University

Master of Science · Literacy in grade 6th-12th · Minneapolis, United States

Savannah State University

Bachelor of Arts · English Language and Literature · Savannah, United States

Certifications & licenses

Esol Endorsed

Professional Teacher’s License: English, Language and Literature 6th - 12th

Tefl Certificate Reading Endorsed

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