1. Sharon R. Synan - Portfolio
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Sharon R. Synan - Portfolio

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About Me
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My husband, Jim, and I have been married for 17 years. We have two daughters who are active at their schools.
I have many hobbies: Reading, writing, walking and occasionally baking.
I love to travel. I have been to some beautiful places like Hawaii, Banff, and Puerto Rico.

3. Resume
Objective: To broaden my role of service through partnerships with administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
Ability and Skills:
Pedagogical Knowledge Understanding how children learn and cognitively develop. I am able to use
my understanding of development to choose technology appropriate for the
learning need.
Content Expertise: Thorough knowledge of middle subject content, GPS, and Standards Based
Reporting. I have a vast knowledge of technical skills.
Interpersonal Capabilities: I have an ability to build solid relationships, establish trust and credibility,
and to tailor my assistance to the individual educator or student need.
Change Agent: I am an agent of change with understanding of change models.
Education:
Ed.S. in Instructional Technology
University of West Ga
Gifted Endorsement
N.E. Ga. RESA – 2009
MA in Middle Grade Ed.
Piedmont College – 2006
BA in Middle Grade Ed.
Piedmont College
Experience:
2005 – pres Classroom Teacher – West Jackson Middle School
6th grade Reading, Language Arts, and Science
6th and 7th grade Advanced Content ELA
Taught Extended Learning class using Renzulli
Led county wide workshop on bulletin board forums
Teacher of the Year 2009/2010
Curriculum Team Leader 2008/2009
Member JCLC, and TAC member
Recipient of PDK Innovative Research and
Partnership Award
Will speak at iNACOL Virtual School Symposium in Nov.
Developed, administered, and teaching summer online
classes for Advanced Content students.
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4. Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
Research Philosophy
Evaluation Philosophy
Technology Integration
Lesson where students use digital photography and Movie Maker.
This is a Voice thread used in the school to let other teachers know about committee minutes with Teachers as Advisors.
Class website
Students collaborate with Wiki
Publication, Papers, and Presentations
Published ehow fact paper
Presenting at iNACOL in Nov
Enhancing quality in K-12 online learning: An innovative course review partnership - Jason Huett, University of West Georgia
Lit Review Defining 21st Century Skills
21st century skills
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5. Contact Information
176 Palmer Ct.
Jefferson, Ga
(cell)
(home)
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