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Charis Sharp
Resume Title: Charis Sharp CV - Small School Leadership
Target Organization(s): CES Center, District Office, Support Provider
Target Job(s): Administrator, Consultant, Reform Coordinator
Target Grade Level(s): Middle, University
Education & Work Experience:
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
PhD in Leadership and Change – Antioch University – March 2008
Studying leadership and organizational change with a focus on educational organizations
Master of Arts – Whole Systems Design – Antioch University, Seattle – June 1999
Focused on systems theory in educational organizations
Diploma of Competency in Systems Renewal Consultation - International Institute for the Study of Systems Renewal – June 1999
Certification indicates competency in assessing client needs, defining the area of focus, contracting consultant/client roles, facilitation, reporting, etc.
Master in Teaching - The Evergreen State College – June 1995
Certification in Secondary English
Bachelor of Arts - The Evergreen State College – August 1991
Focus in literature and Russian studies
PhD DISSERTATION
Small School Leadership: A Q Method Study of Elements of Leadership Specific to a Small School Setting – currently in the publication process – copies available on request
MASTER’S PROJECTS
Master in Teaching – Literature Review - The Effects of Rewards on Motivation and Achievement in Cooperative Learning
Master of Arts – Projects in Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher – Billings Middle School – Seattle, 2007 – current
Coordinated the learning support program including working with staff to identify students with needs, determine plan of support, scheduling, and communicating with families
Taught 6th grade geography, advisor to 6th grade students
Chaired the Curriculum Development Committee
Assist with Admission process as needed
Graphic Designer – Billings Middle School – Seattle, 2003 – current
Design and develop the brand through the creation of advertisements, marketing and application materials, curricular materials and other pieces
Worked with professional design team to develop logo and branding for the school
Director of Community Development – Billings Middle School – Seattle, 2003 – 2007
Oversaw development and implementation of fundraising efforts
Assisted the board of trustees in strategic planning and in board-level fundraising
Assisted with Admissions process through development of materials, observing and interviewing prospective students, and occasional parent interviews.
Coordinated the organization-wide self-study for our accreditation application which entailed working with the entire community to reflect deeply on what the school is and does
Member of Winning Team – National Middle School Association’s Teams that Make a Difference Award - 2005
Oversaw the development of the website – wrote or collaborated on most of the website copy – www.billingsmiddleschool.org
Taught occasional classes and covered classes for teachers on leave
Adjunct Faculty – Antioch University – Seattle, January – June, 2003
Taught “Issues in Education” class in the Master in Teaching program for two quarters
Director of Professional Development – Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools – Seattle, 2000 – 2002
Designed, developed, and administered professional development workshops and institutes for teachers and administration of private independent schools in the Pacific Northwest including multi-day conferences and a large (900+) annual teacher conference
Developed and worked with committees of teachers and administrators to design and implement professional development opportunities
Developed and implemented a survey of the association’s professional development needs
Oversaw development of the website
Lead Consultant, Intention Consulting – Seattle, 2000 – 2002
Worked with The Alliance for Education training facilitators for public engagement discussions regarding Seattle Public Schools
Evaluated elements of University of Washington's Middle School Science professional development program
Teacher Education Supervisor - Pacific Science Center – Seattle, 1995-2000
Developed and facilitated professional development seminars on science education in inquiry-based learning, addressing misconceptions, questioning strategies, and integration
Redesigned the week-long Institute for Outstanding Science Education
Supervised the professional development of three Science Education Associate Interns
Redesigned the internship program to include collaborative curriculum development and a focus on collaborative skills, shared responsibility and group reflection on process
Participated in Leadership and Assistance in Science Education Reform – partners Achieving Leadership in Science (LASER-PALS) – a group focused on assistance and training in science education reform across the state of Washington
Observed and evaluated elementary and middle school science teachers for a National Science Foundation grant
Substitute Teacher - Shelton Public Schools – Shelton, 1993-1994
Substitute taught all grades with a long-term position with Shelton Middle School
Skills & Abilities:
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Research, facilitation, school administration.
Extensive knowledge of computer applications, MSOffice, graphics, database and statistics - both PC and Mac platforms
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organizational Change and Development
Early Adolescent Education
Educational Leadership
Cooperative Learning
Collaboration in Organizations
Transformational Leadership
Systems Theory
Additional Information:
I currently reside in Seattle, but am willing to relocate for the right position.
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