Stephanie L.

Sharp
606 South Seminary Street Madisonville, KY 42431 Cell: +52 (871) 254-2783 Email: stephanieleesharp@gmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a position as an elementary educator where I can utilize my knowledge and special skills to help students
achieve their goals in a positive and dynamic learning environment.
Education:
Murray State University
Degree: Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Murray State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Area: Elementary Education K-5
Minor: Spanish
Cumulative GPA: 3.76/4.00
Area GPA: 4.00/4.00
International Experience:
Study Abroad
-CAP Program- taught English in a childrens afterschool program
-Anderson Private School- taught English for first through third grade students

Murray, KY
May 2016

Murray, KY
December 2009

Morelia, Mexico
September 2006-December 2006

Special Skills:
-Proficient knowledge of conversational Spanish, both written and verbal
-Proficient using Microsoft Office tools and Google Document tools
-Proficient using SMART Board, Interwrite, and Airliner technology
-Proficient using iPads for educational purposes
Certifications:
-Kentucky Teacher Elementary (K-5) Certification
-Praxis Scores
-Elementary Education Content Knowledge: 185/200
-Principles of Learning and Teaching for K-6: 187/200
Career Related Experience:
International American School of Cancun
First Grade English Teacher
-Planned, programmed, and delivered all first-grade English classes
-Developed and directed student presentations each year
-Assisted in integrating a new reading curriculum for first and second grade
Colegio Americano de Torren
First Grade English Teacher
-Assisted in developing consensus maps for first grade curriculum
-Designed and delivered instruction following an American curriculum
-Supported struggling students in after school office hours
Murray State University
Graduate Teachers Assistant
-Coordinated technology use in two introduction to education college classes
-Assisted professor in delivery of classroom instruction
Mayfield Elementary School
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Grade 3
-Designed lesson plans aligned with third grade curriculum
-Delivered instruction to third grade class
Marshall County School District
Substitute Teacher
-Fulfilled teacher role when regular teacher is absent
-Maintain educational learning environment
Mayfield Elementary School
Student Teaching, Grade 4 and Kindergarten
-Collaborated with 4th grade and kindergarten teachers
-Served on the English Language Learners Response to Intervention Team

Recognition of Excellence
Recognition of Excellence
Cancn, Quintana Roo, Mexico
August 2013-Present

Torren, Coahuila, Mexico

August 2011- June 2013

Murray, KY
August 2010-December 2010

Mayfield, KY
December 2009- May 2010

Benton, KY
January 2010- December 2010

Mayfield, KY
Fall 2009

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Work Experience:
Private Tutoring
Cancun, Mexico
Individual and group tutor for second, third, and fourth grade students
September 2011- Present
-Tutored in all school subjects including English and Spanish
-Communicated in Spanish with parents
Private Tutoring
Torreon, Mexico
Individual tutor for first and second grade students
September 2011- Present
-Tutored in all school subjects including learning English
-Communicated in Spanish with parents
Green Turtle Bay Childrens Activities Center
Grand Rivers, KY
Childrens Activities Director
Summer 2010
-Designed indoor and outdoor activities for children staying in the resort
-Planned and supervised childrens activities for National Marina Day
Private Tutoring
Murray, KY
Individual tutor for fourth/fifth grade student
January 2009- December 2009
-Tutored in all school subjects
-Communicated in Spanish with parents
YMCA Camp Ocoee Residential Camp
Ocoee, TN
Counselor and Lifeguard
Summer 2009
-Observed, taught, and ensured safety at waterfront activities
-Supervised 10-12 girls ages 6-15 during time spent in cabins and on camping excursions
Department of Modern Languages
Murray, KY
Office Assistant/ Student Worker
January 2007- May 2009
-Graded papers and organized files
-Designed bulletin boards and answered calls to the department
Volunteer Experience:
Comunidad de Fe
-Early Childhood Bible Study Teacher
-Local Missions Team
Destination Imagination
-Team Manager for first and second grade students
Kentucky Changers- Youth Leader
-Construction Outreach Ministry
Migrant Ministry
-Assistant in Spanish church services for migrant workers
Murray Christian Fellowship Campus Ministry
-Arizona Mission Team
-Fern Terrace weekly visit to sing for the elderly and disabled
-Leadership Extended-Staff, Womens Ministry
-Sound Board/ PowerPoint Personnel
Lowry Center Tutoring
-Algebra and Remedial Math Tutor
Bethel Baptist Church
-AWANA Bible Study Teacher
Professional Development
-2016 Tri-Association's Educator's Conference
-MexTESOL Conference November 2015
-Being a Well-Balanced Teacher- Mike Anderson
-Talking and Listening: Power Tools for Learning- Kathy Parish
-The Multilevel ESOL Class: A Multitude of Opportunities for Language Development
-Seminar for Acceptable Use Policies Student Teacher Technology Training
-Response to Intervention Lecture- Dr. Robert B. Cooter, Jr.
Honors/ Awards:
-Magna Cum Laude Honor Graduate
-Kappa Delta Gamma Recruitment Grant
-Educational Testing Services Recognition of Excellence for Praxis Scores
-United States Achievement Academy Recognition of Excellence
-National College Deans List

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Activities:
-Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
-MexTESOL/ TESOL International Member
-Kentucky Educators Association/ Mayfield Educators Association
-Kentucky Educators Association-Student Program
-Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society
-Clark Residential College Honor Society
-ICALA Foreign Language Club
-Murray Christian Fellowship-Leadership Team Womens Ministry
References: Available upon request