Sheron D. Jefferson is an experienced educational leader with over 15 years in public education, focusing on student support, curriculum development, and special education advocacy. She holds a doctoral candidacy in special education administration and has received multiple recognitions throughout her career. Her strong commitment to professional development and data-driven strategies aims to enhance student achievement and foster positive learning environments.

1. Sheron D. Jefferson
220 Stirling Avenue Orange, N.J. 07050
(862) 520-8616
doubleeverything@gmail.com
Being a “professional student” and serving fifteen years in the public school system, speaks to the
mantra-education is my life! As an educational leader, it is my charge to serve as the life line for all
scholars and professionals through their efforts of setting and obtaining personal, professional and
academic goals-“failure is never an option”! My educational platform philosophizes that whenever you
keep the learner in mind through a high-quality educational program, the learner will exceed goals!
Core Competencies
 Professional Development/Training
 Analyzing/Creating Data Driven Reports
 Strategic Planning
 Scheduling
 Curriculum and Instruction
 Special Education Advocate
 Special Education Laws Made Simple
 School Leadership
 Fiscal Budgeting
 Oral and Written Communication
Professional Experience:
Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey
Academic Interventionist/Middle School Dean, 2015 to Present
Elementary Teacher/School Administrator Training, 2008-2015
· Plan and implement grade specific common core content standards
· Student Support Team
· Administrative Training
· Administrative Projects (scheduling, budgeting, project coordinator, professional developer)
· Modifying instruction to meet the various learning modalities
· Building learning communities through cooperative learning groups
· Organize events and policies that impact school climate and culture
· Professional Development Coordinator (NJASK)-Shared Campus
· Lead grade level teacher mastering pacing and time management skills
· Special Education Advocate
· Educating parents and guardians on Special Education guidelines and procedures
· Training colleagues on innovative ways to differentiate instruction
· Collaborating with Child Study Team analyzing performance and creating timely goals
· Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Specialist-individualizing plans
· Collect and analyze school-wide data across grade levels to assist teachers with planning,
instruction and grouping
· Facilitating best practices to increase student achievement in deficient academic areas
Model Teacher for Children’s Literacy Initiative, 2010 to 2015
· Facilitating staff development training workshops and modeling lessons
· Master best practices that meet core curriculum content standards
· Work collaboratively with CLI mentor to maintain a conducive learning environment
MGRM Pinnacle-Distance Education
Adjunct Instructor (Middle and High School), 2014
· Providing differentiated support for students
· Monitoring grades and pacing
· Providing timely feedback to student, administrators and professors
· Facilitating distant education operating system effectively
Montgomery County Public Schools, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Elementary Teacher (4th
grade), 2007-2008
Hired as an English Language Arts teacher for 4th
grade scholars.
· Encouraged reading and writing though grade appropriate novels
· The 6+1 Writing Trait
· Motivated children to develop a love of reading through literature circles, book clubs, and
guided reading groups
“Ms. Jefferson is an intelligent,
hardworking, and dedicated
teacher who is genuinely
concerned with the academic and
social improvement of our
scholars…”
“…she is an educational leader
and a team player who establish
positive relationships with
scholars, parents, colleagues,
and administrators…”
“…she is one of our best
teachers…”
Dr. Winston Jackson
Principal
George W. Carver School,
Newark, N.J.
“...Ms. Jefferson is a valuable
asset to the student support
team, her creative and
effective interventions guide
parents and help children to
achieve academic and social
goals... ”
Beverly Hodge
Student Support Team
Coordinator
George W. Carver School,
Newark, N.J.

2. District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC
Elementary Teacher (4th
and 5th
grade Combination Class), 2006-2007
· Integrated 4th
and 5th
grade standards to meet the needs of scholars
· After-School Enrichment Program Coordinator
· Coordinator of 5th
grade graduation ceremony
Orange Board of Education, Orange, New Jersey
Elementary Teacher (3rd
, 4th
and 5th
grade teacher), 2003-2006
· Academic support for exceptional learners
· Incorporated multiple intelligences into delivery of instruction and lessons
· Lead teacher for Saturday Enrichment math and literacy program
· Served on the “Principle Search Committee” interviewing qualified candidates for district
· Worked closely with Superintendent Dr. Nathan Parker on special projects
· Administrative Internship (fiscal budgeting, supervised PM duty, analyzing and compiling NJASK data on Excel
spreadsheet, facilitated parent workshops, pre and post observations)
Education:
9/09-Present Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctoral Candidate-Special Education Administration
6/05-8/06 Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA
Master of Education-School Administration
8/95-6/99 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Credentials:
* NJ Principals License 2012
* NJ Standard Certificate-Elementary School Teacher (K-8)
* Administrator I (Maryland)
* Elementary Education 1-6 and Middle School Certificate (Maryland)
* Special Education Laws Made Simple, 2014
* National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) Affiliated Member
Recognition Awards:
* 2017 -2014 Delta Epsilon Academic Honor Society
* 2011-Educators in the Community Award-Certificate of Dedication
* 2005-2006 Nominated for American Star of Teaching Award
* 2004-2005 Teacher of the Year Award (Orange Board of Education)
* 2004-2005 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Professional References:
Dr. Winston Jackson (former Principal/Supervisor) 201-247-1459
Jill Summers (former Vice-Principal) 973-204-7800
Barbara Dean Soriano (School Social Worker) 973-9037499
Dr. Adam Kar (Vice-Principal) 862-368-3571