Sharon Ryan
Canadensis
Summary
Passionate Teacher experienced in helping adults and adolescent learners advance abilities, foster growth, and personal development. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor
Northampton Community College - Hanning Children's Center
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated learning of various self-enrichment topics through detailed lesson plans.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
Art Teacher, K-12
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation
08.2020 - Current
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Freelance Artist and Prop Maker
Self
01.1987 - Current
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
Learning Guide
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills at the Stroudsburg Learning Center Learning Lab
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2027
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor
Northampton Community College - Hanning Children's Center
08.2025 - Current
Learning Guide
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation
08.2021 - 06.2024
Art Teacher, K-12
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation
08.2020 - Current
Freelance Artist and Prop Maker
Self
01.1987 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College