1. S H A R O N C A N N O N
OBJECTIVE
To further my career with a dynamic company or organization and to help
my employer to be successful with a friendly working environment that
encourages job creation and personal growth, and to expand my skills and
viability as a team member.
EXPERIENCE
2001–2014 Farmers Insurance Company, Inc. Olathe, KS
Seamless Service/Producer Services, Senior Service Advocate, Text Processor,
Accounts Specialist.
 Navigated and utilized multiple systems within the Farmer’s network.
 Answered agents’ and insureds’ questions in a timely and effective
manner, solving complicated problems and working within Farmer’s
guidelines.
 Managed my time and work effectively in order to increase productivity.
 Accepted new tasks in order to further my knowledge and viability
within the company.
2007–2007 Raytown South High School Raytown, MO
Student Teacher
 Created and implemented daily lesson plans for two units.
 Tracked attendance, student participation, and grades.
 Practiced effective classroom management.
 Participated in faculty meetings and planning activities.
1999–2001 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Graduate Research Assistant
 Created an original curriculum for freshman and Sophomore
Composition.
 Tracked attendance, student participation, and grades.
 Requested and taught in a computer assisted classroom.
 Did extensive research for a professor through library records and other
media.

2. EDUCATION
2006–2007 Avila University Kansas City, MO
 Secondary Education Certification
 Completed May, 2007
1999-2001 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City,
MO
▪ Masters of Arts in English Literature
1990-1995 Missouri State University Springfield,
MO
▪ Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
▪ Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Completed INS 121 and INS 122.
Presenter at the 2001 Conference on College Composition and
Communication.
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education.
Textbook reviewer of Science Fiction: Tomorrow Today, Harcourt College
Publishers.
Editor of Number One, University of Missouri-Kansas City’s literary
magazine.
Attended the Greater Kansas City Writing Project invitational.
People to People Student Ambassador 1989.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Former director of the Kansas City Ferret Hotline and current member on
the board of directors, the Kansas City Ferret Hotline is a not for profit
organization that specializes in ferret rescue and education.
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