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Sharon Jordan

Orangeville,ON

Summary

Passionate Teacher with 31 years of experience with the UGDSB, developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Upper Grand District School Board
09.1996 - 12.2023
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and teaching partners to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance throughout their first year in the profession.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall culture while fostering positive relationships between staff, students, and families.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, providing and accepting support and guidance when planning units that promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized strategies and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Promoted academic growth by providing targeted feedback on assignments, guiding students toward improvement in specific areas.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.

Occasional Teacher

Dufferin Board Of Eduction
09.1993 - 06.1996
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Intermediate Qualifications -

The University of Western Ontario
London, ON
1996

Bachelor of Education - Primary/ Junior Qualifications

The University of Windsor
Chatham, ON
04.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Honors English

The University of Western Ontario
London, ON
04.1991

Skills

  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Classroom Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Competent using Classroom Technology
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Growth Mindset

References

Lori Shilvock, Principal, Laurelwoods Elementary School 

lori.shilvock@ugdsb.on.ca


Darren Hale, Principal, Palmerston Public School

darren.hale@ugdsb.on.ca


David Kirk, Former Principal

david.kirk@ugdsb.on.ca.   dkirk@ugcloud.ca



Timeline

Teacher

Upper Grand District School Board
09.1996 - 12.2023

Occasional Teacher

Dufferin Board Of Eduction
09.1993 - 06.1996

Intermediate Qualifications -

The University of Western Ontario

Bachelor of Education - Primary/ Junior Qualifications

The University of Windsor

Bachelor of Arts - Honors English

The University of Western Ontario

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