Sharon Flandi
Gilbert
Summary
Dynamic Earth/Environmental Science Teacher with a proven track record at American Leadership Academy, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Skilled in instructional planning and fostering positive relationships, I effectively utilized diverse teaching methods to enhance comprehension and critical thinking, resulting in improved student outcomes and increased parent satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Earth/Environmental Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Junior High Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Elementary School Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2013 - 07.2023
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Elementary School Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Instructional planning
- Parent and student communication
- Lab project demonstrations
- Group project coordination
- Program and classroom management
- Learning style accommodations
- Lesson planning
- Environmental education
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
Timeline
Earth/Environmental Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2025 - Current
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2024 - 07.2025
Junior High Science Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2023 - 07.2024
Elementary School Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2013 - 07.2023
Elementary School Teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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