Hello!  My name is Ms. Sharon.  I am currently an adjunct faculty member at Dominican University and a Clinical Practice Supervisor for Dominican University and National Louis University.  I have a Masters of Science in Education with a professional license in Early Childhood Education.  I am a former CPS teacher teaching at W.C. Goudy Elementary School in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.  I have taught preschool, kindergarten, and first and second grade.  I spent the longest time in first grade.  I have done substitute teaching in District 25 as well in recent years.

As you can see, I have a variety of educational experiences.  During my free time, I love spending time with my family, watching my boys play sports, reading, riding bikes, or playing Pickleball!  It is my new favorite sport!  I am happily married for 17 years and we are blessed to have two boys ages 14 and 11.  

One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Franklin,” Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”  I truly believe we learn by doing.  This is why student teaching is so crucial for Education majors.  They finally get to practice what they have learned.  I am a very hands-on teacher.  I believe children learn by doing not just watching.  I want my students to be active participants in their learning.  I use a variety of active learning techniques.  I may use group work, role-playing, self-evaluation, student debates, exam evaluation, tutoring other students, etc.  I want to show my students what I am trying to teach them, not just tell them.  I am excited to bring some of my active learning strategies to students at Jam Teaching.  

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