SHARY EBERT

205 E. 7th St., Riceville, IA 50466 | (H) 641-985-2329 | (C) 641-220-0815 | sebert@riceville.k12.ia.us

Professional Summary
Focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and
academic performance with a focus on working with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators to
improve student success.

Skills
Positive and encouraging
Strong verbal communicator
Team player

Strives to grow
Dedication to profession
Self-motivated

Work History
Title I Reading Teacher and 7th grade Reading Teacher
08/2001 to 05/2009
Riceville Community School Riceville, IA
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
1st grade Teacher
08/2009 to 05/2011
Riceville Community School Riceville, IA
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
Instructed students individually and in groups.
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with families to discuss children's progress.
Assessed students' reading levels using BRI and other district set assessments.
5th grade Teacher
08/2011 to 05/2013
Riceville Community School Riceville, IA
Instructed students individually and in groups.
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational technology.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Reading Recovery Teacher and Title I Teacher
08/2013 to Current
Riceville Community School Riceville, IA
Instructed students individually and in small groups.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Maintained accurate and complete academic records for students.
Completed Reading Recovery Training to become a licensed Reading Recovery Teacher.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Reading Minor
University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA

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