Michelle Sharp Email & Phone Number

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

The purpose of Meet the Minnesota Makers is to highlight small businesses throughout our state. I am especially dedicated to promoting small farms, consumer packaged goods, artisans, sustainability, and services unique to Minnesota. What do I do? I publish features so that you can get to know other local makers and connect with each other’s customers. I share product reviews so that you can sample locally made goods in advance. I promote local events where makers contribute to support the community.My business plan is to offer my services as a writer to help you with your website, your newsletter, your product descriptions, grant applications, even social media posts. I provide editing and revision services as well. I can help you to tell your own story. I can work for you for a specific project or on a recurring basis for your communications with your customers.

Minnesota

Facilitate the everyday needs and long-range plans of the 3000+ members of the Notre Dame network located in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Serve as liaison with the university to assist in the coordinating of the many volunteers who make the alumni club projects possible.

Saint Paul, Mn

Saint Paul, Mn

Teach upper level majors' courses through introductory grammar. Develop students' productive skills and critical thinking in Spanish through partnerships with department tutors, library workshops, and the establishment of a highly-interactive, communicative classroom.

Boston, Ma

Provide feedback on textbook chapters both in terms of content and editing.

Worcester, Ma

Fall 2009-Spring 2012Spanish 101 Fall 2010, Beginning SpanishSpanish 102 Fall 2009, Fall 2010 Elementary SpanishSpanish 103 Fall 2009,Fall 2010 Intensive Elementary SpanishSpanish 202 Spring 2010, Spring 2011 Intermediate SpanishSpanish 305 Spring 2011, Introduction to Literary GenresSpanish 311 Spring 2010, Spring 2011 Survey of Spanish Literature 2Pedagogical Training Workshop for Spanish Foreign Language Assistants, Fall 2011, Spring 2012*Designed and executed grammar and literature courses. *Incorporated technology such as iClicker, Moodle, on-line course reserves and course blogs to enhance student participation. *Mentored and supervised seven foreign language assistants each year for grammar courses. *Instructed 15 Foreign Language Assistants in communicative pedagogy and supervised their teaching

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Spanish 226, Composition and Conversation Fall 2007-Spring 2009*Developed the syllabus of an intermediate-level intensive writing course that improves students' writing and speaking skills while refining their grammar. *Maintained course website. *Chose literature and culture readings, created course packet, designed compositions, assigned homework, wrote exams, graded all assignments.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Served as a UW department tutor for middle school through college age students in a variety of topics ranging from grammar review to conversation skills. Created a medical Spanish course for a Madison area nurse as well as a business course for an employee of the FDIC.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Head TA Spanish 203Spring 2005-Fall 2006 *In addition to teaching one section of Spanish 203, worked directly with faculty coordinator to train, mentor and supervise 22 Spanish 203 TAs and monitor classroom instruction and testing. *Coordinated the midterm and final exams. *Effectively developed and implemented a program to standardize the instruction and grading of student writing. *Created manual to assist TAs in adjusting to new edition of textbook. *Introduced a media guide to assist TAs in incorporating technology in the classroom.Spanish 204, 4th semester language course Spring 2007Spanish 203, 3rd semester language course Spring 2004-Fall 2006Spanish 102, 2nd semester language course Fall 2003*Taught a series of language courses that facilitate students’ introduction to culture and literature of Spanish-speaking countries while developing writing and speaking skills. *In 204 taught Rosaura a las diez, first novel in Spanish for many students. *Prepared tests, composition topics, and homework and did all grading. *Incorporated multimedia techniques to expose students to a variety of dialects as well as maintained a course website to provide students with additional learning resources and review materials.

Fort Lee, Va

Extensive experience counseling, training, deploying, and monitoring large numbers of personnel. Spent two years working in a training/teaching battalion developing trainees. Established a training and exchange program with reserve units in Puerto Rico. Managed annual budgets and large level supply needs. Coordinated service projects between soldiers and local communities.

South Bend, Indiana Area

Responsible for course execution including daily classroom instruction, definition and assignment of homework and design, development, and proctoring of quizzes and tests.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Spanish Literature

Advisor: Alda Blanco Thesis Title: The Narrative of Carmen de Burgos: An Innovative Portrayal of the Family and Gender Roles in Spain.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Spanish Language And Literature

Graduate of combined B.A./M.A. program.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish And History, Cum Laude

Diploma De Estudios Hispánicos, Spanish Language And Culture