Salado 76571 |- |-
Sharon R. Woodall, Ed.D.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-woodall-b-
SUMMARY Over three decades of expertise in education have honed my skills as a teacher, presenter,
and curriculum designer. Seeking to leverage a curriculum and instructional expertise
from elementary to university level learners in a venue beyond the public school
classroom through innovative learning modules and technology integration. Known for
developing learning content based on proven brain-based learning promoting depth of
knowledge, metacognition, reduced anxiety, purpose and success.
SKILLS
Researching and designing learning units based on universal design and brain-based learning
methodologies
Collaborating with educators and professionals in developing training and delivering
presentations
Learning new technology and current best-practices
Working with databases, collecting and analyzing feedback
Communicating effectively with colleagues and participants
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel, Access, Movie Maker), Google Suite (i.e. Sites,
Forms, Sheets, Slides, Meets), Wix, Canva, Quizizz, Camtasia, Posterize My Wall, Prezi, Mind
mapping, Infographics, Pixlr, Logo makers, video and audio editing
AI document generating and editing
Merging documents and multimedia through different technologies
GOALS
Learning Articulate 360, Rise 360, Storyline 360
Developing an Instructional Design portfolio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher
Holland High School, Holland TX
August 2014 – Present
Designing and facilitating a 4-week study of English language morphology, improving 98% of
students’ ability to recognize and manipulate morphemes.
Developed and implemented curriculum for 50 high school students annually, enhancing digital
literacy skills that resulted in an 85% improvement in technology-related assignments per
academic year leading to a transfer of knowledge to other classes by 7 out of 10 students.
Creating instructional units on effective communication strategies that increased student
participation by 80%, fostering a collaborative classroom environment conducive to learning.
Online curriculum units available for preview through my LinkedIn profile.
Cultivated positive relationships with a diverse group of learners, contributing to a 78% increase
in overall student retention rates and improved academic performance across multiple subjects.
Assistant Professor
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton TX
August 2007 – May 2014
● Serving on committees for program and course alignment, leading a subcommittee for
accreditation, and 3-years working on the editorial staff and as supervising editor for the TATE
Forum journal.
● Conducted extensive research that culminated in presentations at five professional conferences,
contributing to a contributing to a notable rise in departmental visibility by 40% among academic
peers.
● Supervised over 100 students annually during field placements, enhancing practical skills and
achieving an impressive 88% satisfaction rate of students pursuing careers in the field postgraduation.
● Consolidated feedback from 3 departments and students within the program on webpage usability
and made targeted adjustments to improve user experience; these changes led to a 30% increase in
overall satisfaction ratings within the department.
Instructor
Navarro College, Corsicana TX
August 2003 – May 2007
Designed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for 16 online and in-person courses,
enhancing student engagement and resulting in a 30% increase in course completion rates over
two semesters.
Collaborated with faculty across two departments to align program objectives, facilitating a
seamless transition for over 200 students into advanced coursework, which improved retention
rates by 25%.
Demonstrating leadership and program knowledge through degree plan advising 20+ students and
supervising the adjunct faculty at a satellite campus.
ESL Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, Dallas TX
January 1994 – June 2003
Designing and presenting a conference session on organizing classrooms for reading and writing
workshops presented to Dallas ISD administrators.
Analyzed data from language testing to inform academic decisions that enhanced student
services, leading to a 40% increase in student engagement and exiting from second language
learning programs.
Championed the integration of innovative educational technology and brain-based learning
practices in the classroom, positively impacting learning outcomes for 90% of students while
reducing instructional time spent on traditional methods by 25%.
Aligned grade level curriculum for 100 second language learners, resulting in a 30%
improvement in language proficiency scores as measured by language assessments.
EDUCATION
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
Ed.D. ELED Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision
CERTIFICATIONS
English as a Second Language (K-12) Life
Legacy Master Reading Teacher, Standard (EC-12)
Special Education Supplemental (EC-12)
Graduation Date: May 2003
Business Education (6-12)
Technology Education (6-12)
