John Sharp Email & Phone Number

Virtual

North Hollywood, CA

• Assist classroom teacher with curriculum design, individual and small group instruction, classroom management, and administration

• Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum in alignment with Arizona State standards for students at various levels along the learning continuum in all academic areas and implemented it;
• Specialized in and instructed students in the writing process and its applications;
• Incorporated inquiry-based technology and Mindtools into the curriculum to expose students to digital collaborative tools for synthesizing information, producing original works, and problem-solving;
• Integrated multiple teaching styles and mediums to intensify the range of learning;
• Designed diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student ability, achievement, and/or need for remediation; and
• Prior to Kyrene School District, served as a 5th Grade Teacher in Roosevelt School District performing similar functions during the 2006-2007 school year.

• Collaborated with ASU Professors, Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Business System Analysts to analyze and validate project requirements and objectives;
• Researched and collected content using the Internet, designed objectives and curriculum materials, created learning interfaces, and produced instructional modules for e-Learning courses and tutorials using Adobe.
• Ensured that lesson objectives were accurately tested and that the courseware met the level of learning and interaction consistent with the objectives; and
• Ensured that all deliverables met standards for instructional integrity and effectiveness.

• Managed and directed a team of five technical staff responsible for the prioritization, budgeting and funding of capital improvement projects. Responsibilities included hiring, training/coaching, work plan development.
• Secured in excess of $6 Million in capital grants in 2005; and
• Conducted high-level research and fiscal analysis for the Public Works Director and the County Engineer and managed initiatives and projects assigned by the Snohomish County Council.

• Oversaw program activities at eight early childhood education sites (managed activities of 25+ staff) and provided technical assistance and training to ensure optimal teamwork and to promote sound educational and.
• Conducted training needs assessments, analyzed cost/benefit of training, and communicated recommendations to Program Director for implementation;
• Developed job aids to clarify complex procedures and to simplify work steps for site managers;
• Designed/developed tailored curriculum and facilitated trainings for site staff, parents, community service providers, and school district staff;
• Developed indicators and measured outcomes for child and adult education programs;
• Assisted sites in goal development, planning and program implementation; and

• Planned, coordinated and administered a $120 million funding program to support the County’s transportation capital improvement program;
• Provided training and technical assistance to 30+ Project Managers, Supervisors and Technical staff relating to funding and grant proposal development; and
• Developed funding proposals and secured over $22 million in grants to support the design and construction of road, bridge, and pedestrian facility projects.

• Provided training and technical assistance to community service providers on required guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME federally-funded programs. Assisted social service agencies in.
• Analyzed service provider requests for funding to determine project eligibility, feasibility, and ranking and awarded federal funds (CDBG and HOME) to support social service and housing projects;
• Drafted policies, procedures and program standards to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; and
• Spearheaded the community planning process for and authored the 1999 Continuum of Care HUD Application securing $4.5 million for Snohomish County to provide housing and services for homeless individuals and families.

Master Of Education, Instructional Design And Technology

Coursework Focus: Design and Development of Online and Distance Learning Curriculum

Teacher Certification Program, Elementary Education

B.B.A, Marketing And Management

Activities and Societies: Supplemental coursework in English and Technical WritingCumulative G.P.A = 3.48; Major G.P.A. = 3.9