Sheryl Robledo, M.Ed.

sherylrobledo1@gmail.com | Lakewood, CO 80228 | 720-375-2704

Instructional Coach | Educational Development Consultant

9+ years of experience in coaching and mentoring teachers one-to-one as well as inquiry-based group learning
among grade-level teams; 15+ years as an Educator. Dedicated to cultivating teachers who optimize student
achievement using a focused approach to teacher training, instructional coaching, assessments, and feedback.

Trusted, collaborative partner and respected thought leader who works with a sense of urgency to
drive dramatic gains in student achievement, working closely with principals, individual teachers, school
sites, and center directors to implement new and existing curricula and assessments. Skilled at leveraging
assessment data to guide instructional planning.

Deep subject matter expertise in current instructional methodologies, 21st-century learning

technologies, and standards-based core curriculum. Effective in making productive use of limited time,
attention, and funding to support change in practice and encourage sustainability in quality improvement.

Versed in supporting teachers in using reflective practice to improve self-efficacy and connect theory
to practice. Skilled at applying curricular intentionality using developmentally appropriate practice.

Engaging workshop presenter and creative content developer with relevant experience in
instructional design of face-to-face and online courses, trainings, seminars, in-services, and workshops.

Dedicated to continued professional development as an educational coach, staying abreast of

emerging educational practices and technologies. Culturally aware, respectful approach to working with
diverse administrators, teachers and students while valuing multiple perspectives.

Valued as a knowledgeable, committed, well-prepared partner with keen insights into educator
challenges, learning styles, and professional needs. Proven ability to deliver relevant, impactful multimodal training approaches and model positive learning interactions with teachers and students.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Development Coach, CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING Nationally recognized non-profit organization
dedicated to improving early childhood education through research, practice, and training, Denver, CO 2007 to Present
Develop and deliver teacher development programs for the Denver Preschool Program (DPP), Head Start, and
ECE centers in the Denver-Metro area. Report to the Senior Director, Professional Development Services.

Observe, assess, and coach teachers, providers, and directors in achievement of mission, vision, and goals.
Deliver 40+ hours per month of focused ECE teacher development coaching at 20+ sites per year.

Lead center staff through continuous improvement processes (information gathering, assessments, goal
setting, action plans, modeling, demonstration, reflection, review, post-implementation measurement).

Design, develop, and facilitate training programs for 20-75 attendees per class. Leverage adult learning
principles in delivery of training topics: Authentic Assessment Making Connections with Children,
Building Early Literacy with Young Children, Making Math & Science an Everyday Happening in the
Classroom, Effective Teaching Practices for 21st Century Learning; Language Key to Reasoning and
Higher Level Thinking; Concept Development: Fostering Childrens Thinking Skills.

Serve as Instructional Designer and Content Developer of web-based instructional courses for teachers
using Moodle Rooms LMS and Captivate.

Innovate and deliver numerous tools used by all Clayton Coaches: Training Guides and Training Script for
10+ trainings, Workbooks, and Summative Evaluation Forms for training sessions.

Support teachers in implementing Teaching Strategies Gold Online assessment system.

Achieved certification in coaching and support for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).

Consistently rated highly by clients and specifically requested for repeat coaching engagements; maintain
a score of 9 from a 10-point scale for training sessions.

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CLASSROOM TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS

Preschool Teacher, JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CO 2006 to 2007
Kindergarten & Preschool Teacher, CROSSING POINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, McKinney, TX, 1997 to 2006
Kindergarten Teacher, RAINBOW DAYS PRIVATE PRESCHOOL Allen, TX, 1994 to 1997
First & Second Grade Teacher, JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CO, 1988 to 1993

Collaborated in development, revision, evaluation, and implementation of Project Read, an early

intervention program for reading; County-wide first grade computer science curriculum; County-wide
Primary Integrated Curriculum, a program focused on cooperative learning and student selfresponsibility; Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade developmental report card; Student-led conferences.

Implemented preschool curriculum, Tools of the Mind; preschool evaluation tool, The Work Sampling
System; Integration of subject areas to District and State standards.

Fostered critical and creative thinking, self-directed learning, and interest in life-long learning.

EDUCATION
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Education & Human Resources, emphasis in Adult Education & Training.
Key courses: Assessment & Evaluation, Teaching & Learning at a Distance, Instructional Design, Processes &
Methods of Adult Learning, Introduction to Research Methods, Workforce Education.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, CO
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education, Communication Minor

LICENSURE | CERTIFICATIONS
STATE OF COLORADO Educator Licensure, K-6 endorsement (exp. 1/2013, eligible for renewal)
STATE OF TEXAS Preschool through Eighth Grade (lifetime licensure)
Cognitive Coaching Trained
Certified Critical Friends Group Coach
Colorado Coaching Credential- Level 3
Qualistar Approved Trainer Certification Level 3
Early Childhood Professional Credential Level V
Certified CLASS Pre-K, CLASS Toddler, ECERS-R, ITERS-R
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES | TECHNICAL SKILLS
Invited Presenter, Arapahoe County Early Childhood Conference
Invited Presenter, Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (two occasions)
Invited Presenter, Research to Practice Symposium-Language & Literacy Development Birth to Five
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Member, International Reading Association (IRA)
Professional development: Adult Learning - Leading Adult Groups; Adult Learning - Learning Focused
Relationships; Cognitive Coaching; Facilitating Reflective Supervision and Reflective Practice; Skilled Dialogue;
Cultural Competency; CLASS-Pre-K; The Creative Curriculum; Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment; The
Pyramid Plus Approach; NAYEC Code of Ethics; Program Administrative Scale PAS; Research to Practice:
Maximizing Child Outcomes in the Outdoors.
Technical skills: MS suite, Captivate, Vimeo, Prezi, Cyberlink Power Director, Windows Media Player,
Camtasia Video Editing, MoodleRooms LMS, Blackboard LMS, iPad, SMART Board, Teaching Strategies Gold
Online.