1. RESUME
Sheila Shear
445 Sycamore Shade Street
Charleston, SC
Telephone: (413) 330-7237
E-mail: sheilaashear@gmail.com
EDUCATION
C.A.G.S. School Administration,
American International College, Springfield, MA
M.Ed: Early Childhood Education
Westfield State College, Westfield, MA.
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification K-3:
Westfield State College, Westfield, MA.
B.A: Liberal Studies
American International College, Springfield, MA.
CERTIFICATIONS
MA Principal: 291463(lapsed)
MA Teacher K-3: 291463(lapsed)
MA Director II, Lead Teacher-Infant/Toddler and Preschool, #685
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher
Learning Platforms: Moodle, D2L (Desire to Learn)
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dec. 1, 2014-Present Interim School Administrator
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston , SC
• Curriculum and program development K-7
• Supervision of teaching staff
• Working with and coordinating programming with other senior staff members
Fall 2012-Present Full Time Adjunct Lecturer
Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
Dept. Family and Youth Studies
Online and Face to Face
Full Course list attached
2005-6/2012 Director of Education
Sinai Temple, Springfield, MA:
Develop and implement all educational programming and curriculum for students in
Kindergarten through Grade 9. Supervise all teaching staff. Maintain the daily function
of all religious education programs for students at Sinai Temple.
1/1/2016

2. 2004-Present Instructor
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
Dept. of January 1, yEducation
Course List Attached
2003-2005 Accreditation Evaluation Team Member
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Evaluate school practices and programs for accreditation, according to standards
established by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
1996-2005 Director of Secular Studies Gr. K-8 (Secular Principal)
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, Longmeadow, MA.
Responsibilities: Policy and decision making as applicable to daily operation and long
range development of the total school, Supervision of instruction to include curriculum
development, coordinating and overseeing special services, faculty supervision and
evaluation, professional development, student intervention, consult on various
committees including facility development and long range strategic planning.
Presenter
2003: Western Mass Region RCJE Annual Supplementary School Conference,
Longmeadow, MA, Topic, Workable Classroom Solutions for Students With
ADHD,.
1996 and 1997: Annual Conference, Commission on Jewish Education, West Hartford,
CT. Presentations: Content Area, Classroom Organization and Management, Behavior
Management. Level, PreK-3.
1999: Professional Development In-service, Meeting the needs of students with
various leaning styles Sinai Temple, Springfield, MA
Director of Early Childhood Programs
Lubavitcher YeshivaAcademy,Longmeadow,MA
Responsibilities: Supervision of instruction to include; Program and environmental
design, professional development planning and implementation, curriculum development,
faculty supervision and evaluation, program development, grant writing, recruitment,
maintenance of state licensing standards and procedures.
Kindergarten Teacher (Secular)
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, Longmeadow, MA.
Teacher, Grade 1
Sinai Temple Religious School, Springfield, MA..
Music Specialist
Summer Jewish Community Center, Springfield, MA
Reading/Math Program Instructor
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, Longmeadow, MA.
Director
Creative Living and Learning Center, Enfield, CT
Responsibilities: Facility management, general daily operation, environment and staff
supervision for infant/toddler, preschool and latch key programs, training and guidance of
staff in the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, environment and
classroom management skills.
Teacher
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3. Westfield State College, Westfield, MA.
Summer Reading Clinic
Lead Teacher
Make Way For Ducklings Nursery School, West Springfield, MA.
Lead Teacher
United Weekday Nursery, Wilbraham, MA.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LubavitcherYeshiva Academy, Longmeadow, MA
Summer Reading and Math, enrichment and remediation, program for early elementary
students.
Professional Development.
Professional Development plan for total school improvement,
Initiation of Safety Kids (Preschool) and Kids ‘n Company (elementary) programs.
Individualized professional development programs based on teacher need and interest.
Various school wide professional development programs
Assessment, reorganization and revision of secular curriculum based on Massachusetts
Curriculum Frameworks.
AWARDS
Who’s Who in American Education,
Teacher Competency Award, For Outstanding Achievement In The Field of Education,
Westfield State College,
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association For The Education of Young Children
A.S.C.D.
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Board Member, Westfield Area Council for Children Chair
Parent Advisory Council Chapter 1.
Parent Rep. Chapter 188.
Board Member, Women’s Division of Jewish Geriatric Services
Accreditation Committee, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
Search Committee Grinspoon Supporting Foundation
Selection committee Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Education
References
Tricia Kiefer (413) 552-2450 Jean Therrien (413)512-9065
Department Chair: Education EnglishTeacher/Curriculum Coordinator
Holyoke Community College Retired
1/1/2016