Sharon M.

Nicholls
788 N. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
Cell: (626) 274-6705
sharonnicholls03@aol.com

Objective: To obtain a position as school librarian

Education
Jan. 2000 – Sept. 2004 California State University, Los Angeles
Teaching Credential Program
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Sept. 1996 – June 1997 University of California, Santa Barbara

Master of Arts, Latin American Studies Coursework

Sept. 1990 – Dec. 1992 University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Art History

Sept. 1987 – Aug. 1990 Pasadena City College

General Education Coursework

Teaching Experience
Mar. 2016 – Present Hollenbeck Middle School Principal: Randy Romero
Teacher Librarian, LAUSD (323)780-3000

 Provide research lessons to students and collaborate with teachers on their

research needs.
 To promote books through book talks, displays, monthly newsletters, and
organizing and hosting library events.
 Order books for to add to library collection.
 Assist students with technology while they use computers in the library.
 Attend faculty and professional development meetings.
 Facilitate student book clubs after school reading intervention in partnership
with non-profits on campus.
 Partner with Los Angeles Public Library for events that promote reading.

Aug. 2011 – Present Gratts Elementary Principal: Andra

Estrada
Third Grade Teacher, LAUSD (213) 250-2932

 Provide rigorous standards-based reading, writing and math instruction using

Reading and Writing Workshop and the My Math McGraw Hill program.
 Attended LAUSD common core training for math, reading, and ELD
instruction
 Developed science curriculum for project based learning.
  Collaborate with third grade teachers to plan instruction, coordinate projects
and events, plan Universal Access small group instruction based on
assessment data. Reflect on data as a grade level.
 Serve on Governing Board for two years and Student Life committee.
 Write grants for various foundations to revitalize school garden, fund
fieldtrips, and for school supplies and instructional materials.
 Incorporate technology throughout the instructional day
 Coordinate school garden activities for students, teachers, parents, and
community volunteers.
 Trained by Growing Educators in Reading and Writing Workshop.

Aug. 2010 – June 2011 Eagle Rock Elementary Principal: Dr. Jose
Posada
First Grade Teacher, LAUSD (323) 254-6851

 Provided rigorous standards-based reading instruction using Treasures

Reading program and Envision Math Program to first graders.
 Collaborated with first grade teachers to plan reading instruction based on
DIBELS assessments (RTI). Organized student from three first grade
classrooms into small groups based on targeted needs.
 Collaborated with colleagues to team teach social studies, science, and
dance.
 Worked with parents

Sept. 2010 – June 2011 Gates Street Elementary Principal: Marisela

Sanchez
Third Grade Teacher, LAUSD (323) 225-9574

 Provided rigorous standards-based instruction using Open Court Reading and

Envision Math program to primarily second language learners.
 Collaborated and participated with third grade teachers to plan Independent
Work Time for Language Arts instruction and lesson study observations.
Focused on differentiation of instruction based on elements such as
respectful tasks, flexible grouping, collaborative groups, and ongoing
formative assessments.
 Participated in monthly professional development on Response to
Intervention, IWT, and collaborative learning strategies to address different
learning needs.

Aug. 2005 – June 2009 Eagle Rock Elementary Principal: Mary Jane
Collier
LAUSD Kindergarten Teacher

 Provided rigorous standards based instruction to kindergarten students

using Open Court. Provided differentiated instruction in reading and
math.
 Aug. 1999 – June 2005 Loreto Street Elementary Principal: Delores
Manrique
School Readiness Language Development Program
SRLDP Teacher, LAUSD

 Worked to develop oral language with students, primarily second

language learners.
 Prepared young children for kindergarten program by immersing them in
early literacy and numeracy experiences.
 Worked with parents facilitating six workshops yearly addressing
readiness skills and oral language development in the home.

Professional Development

 August 2015 Growing Educators Reader’s Workshop Training

 July 2015 My Math Training
 August 2014 Growing Educators Writer’s Workshop Training
 June 2014 Common Core Professional Development – Math
 July 2011 Treasures Training
 Sept. 2009 – SDAIE Training with LAUSD Trainers – Participated in a
June 2010 collaboration with other third grade teachers planning
SDAIE Lessons for social studies focused on the history
of the Los Angeles Basin.
 August 2005 Open Court Reading Program Training
 Jan. – Feb. 2005 Developing Number Sense Workshop – Kathy
Richardson
and Marilyn Burns Training
 Nov. 1999- Dec.
2004 - Critical Friends Group training
 Jan. 2004 and Project GLAD Training (Model of professional
development
Aug. 2004 in area of language acquisition and literacy)

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, reading and writing – A Level

Technology Skills: Windows/Macintosh: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Destiny,

Digital Database and Gradekeeper. Administer assessments such as DIBELS and
SBAC. Use Class Dojo application to communicate with parents.