Sheryl Maklary

23919 Elden Hills Court
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 395-5653
http://sheryl.maklary.com
sheryl@maklary.com

For a printable version of this resume, click here (PDF)

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

I believe my role as a primary teacher is to inspire the joy of learning.

I believe the early classroom experience of students is critical in constructing the foundation for life-long learning.

I strive to create a child-centered environment that promotes cooperation and challenges student thinking through meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities.

 

KINDERGARTEN IN OAKRIDGE, OREGON - 2003

This video is the result of a Kindergarten Literacy practicum I completed in 2003. Signing with special needs students and celebrating the love of learning are the main themes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Griffin Elementary School 2006 - present
Katy, Texas
Kindergarten Teacher, Inclusion teacher, ESL Endorsement

 

Mayde Creek Elementary School 2005 – 2006
Katy, Texas
Kindergarten Teacher, ESL Endorsement

 

Westridge Preschool 2003 – 2005
Westfir, Oregon
Independent owner and teacher of a three
and four year old preschool program

 

Oakridge Elementary School 1997 – 2003
Oakridge, Oregon
Kindergarten Teacher (three years)
First Grade Reading Specialist (one year)
First/Second Grade Multiage Teacher (two years)

 

Lundy Elementary School 1996 – 1997
Lowell, Oregon
Second Grade Teacher

 

Oak Hill Elementary School 1990 – 1996
Austin, Texas
Kindergarten Teacher

 

TEACHING CERTIFICATION

  • Texas Elementary (Grades PK-6) General

  • Texas Elementary (Grades PK-6) Early Childhood Education

  • ESL Endorsement (December 2005)

  • Oregon Basic Elementary (Grades PK-9)

  • Oregon Basic Early Childhood Education (Age 3-Grade 3)

 

EDUCATION

B.A., Elementary Education
May 1990
University of Texas at Austin
GPA: 3.5

 

Early Childhood Education Endorsement
May 1990
University of Texas at Austin
GPA: 3.7

 

Additional Graduate Credits

  • Kindergarten Literacy Practicum - University of the Pacific, 2003

  • Action Research in Math - Oregon State University, 1999

  • Action Research in Writing - Oregon State University, 1998

  • Lions Quest: K – 8 - Western Oregon State College, 1997

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • In-service Presenter – “Music in the Kindergarten Classroom”: 1994 – 1995

  • Kindergarten reading readiness curriculum writer: 1994 – 1996

  • Gifted and Talented teacher certification (30 hours): 1992 – 1996

  • Field Tester of Continuing Professional Development Rule: 1997 – 1998

  • “Intel Challenge Technology Grant” recipient: 1998

  • “Oregon Reading Association” annual conference attendee: 2000

  • Training (30 hours) in Math teaching strategies: 1997 – 1998

  • Training (20 hours) in Autism and inclusion strategies: 1997 – 2002

  • Extensive training (75 hours) in “Success for All” reading program: 2000 – 2002

  • Supervisory Music teacher extended contract: 2001 – 2002

  • “Oregon Reads Grant” extended contract: 2000 – 2001

  • After-school tutoring extended contract: 1999 – 2000

  • New Hire Teacher Training for Katy ISD: 2005 -2006

 

COMMITTEES

  • Family Support Team: 2001 – 2003

  • Success for All Leadership Team: 2000 – 2002

  • Oakridge Elementary School Site Council: 1998 – 2000

  • Goals 2000 Math Advisory Committee: 1997 – 1998

  • Kindergarten In-service Planning Committee: 1995 – 1996

  • Kindergarten and Early Childhood Team Leader: 1994 – 1996

  • Early Childhood Inclusion Committee: 1994 – 1996

  • PTA Executive Board: 1993 – 1995

  • Technology Committee: 1992 – 1995