Sharyn N. Shields
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced Youth Development and Prevention Specialist with over 20 years in facilitating evidence-based workshops and developing life skills curriculum. Skilled in building partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to enhance emotional wellness and healthy relationships. Committed to delivering impactful prevention education that empowers youth and adults.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Health Educator
Wholistic Stress Control Institute
Atlanta
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered engaging, evidence-based life skills instruction to students across elementary, middle, high school and college settings.
- Facilitated interactive workshops that enhanced students' emotional wellness, relationship skills, conflict resolution abilities, and sense of purpose.
- Built collaborative partnerships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community organizations to support youth success.
- Designed engaging presentations and educational resources that significantly boosted student participation and improved learning outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new educators in effective curriculum implementation and classroom facilitation techniques, improving their instructional impact.
- Represented the organization at conferences, community events, and outreach initiatives.
Educator
Covington Academy
Covington, GA
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented a solid, motivating curriculum to middle and high school students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Supported students through mentorship and guidance.
- Facilitated the development of character and community in the classroom.
- Mentored students individually and collectively, providing guidance and support to enhance their academic and personal growth.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behaviors.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Director of Life Skills
Obria Gwinnett Medical Clinic
Gwinnette, GA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered a formal presentation to the district school board committee advocating for the adoption of an evidence-based life skills curriculum to support student success and social-emotional development.
- Hired, managed, and trained educators. Oversaw and managed instructional life skills programs in high schools and colleges.
- Supervised life skills programs, evaluated lesson plans, and observed classes to ensure instructional quality and alignment with curriculum goals.
- Facilitated relationship coaching sessions for couples, teaching effective communication, conflict resolution, and healthy relationship skills while providing practical tools to strengthen marital and family relationships.
- Conducted teambuilding workshops to enhance trust and rapport within the team environment, contributing to a cohesive work culture.
- Developed a marketing campaign that generated monetary donations, enabling expansion of life skills programs to additional schools.
- Managed operational budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost efficiency.
Principal
Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence
West Africa
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised the instructional programs, evaluated lesson plans, and observed classes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of teachers and held teachers accountable.
- Ensured professional learning for teachers that enhanced student learning.
- Recruited and trained staff across multiple roles to build a skilled and effective team.
- Facilitated conversations with teachers and parents regarding student performance to drive improvements in student learning.
- Strengthened collaborations with schools and national and international organizations to enhance educational opportunities.
- Oversaw and maintained operations of the school.
- Developed and maintained relationships with leaders of surrounding impoverished communities.
Healthy Relationships Manager/Educator
More Than Conquerors, Inc.
Conyers
01.2011 - 09.2017
- Facilitated health education and life skills training for juvenile offenders and survivors of sex trafficking, promoting healthy decision-making, emotional wellness, and successful community reintegration.
- Facilitated forum discussions that raised awareness of healthy relationships and addressed critical issues like drug abuse, teen dating violence, and HIV/AIDS.
- Hired and managed student peer educators, developing and implementing monthly school awareness campaigns that engaged students in health-related topics.
- Collaborated in the design and development of a comprehensive life skills curriculum, contributing original lesson ideas, educational content, and presentation materials.
- Collaborated with civic groups and community officials to establish health goals and identify community needs, enhancing program relevance and outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Education
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Public Speaking and Professional Development
- Developing curriculum
- Designing educational materials
- Facilitating workshops for thousands of youth and adults
- Building community partnerships
- Speaking before school boards
- Presenting nationally and internationally
- Mentoring new educators
- Writing/Creating educational videos and scripts
- Conducting case management
Affiliations
- Georgia Author of the Year Nominee
- Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Certification
- Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist (Certificate – We ASCEND)
- Real Essential Life Skills Certified Educator
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Mandated Reporter
- Choosing the Best Curriculum
- The Dibble Institute Educator Training
- Life Skills Training Program, National Health Promotion Association
- Trauma and mental health
- First Aid CPR AED, Atlanta Technical College
Publications
- The Wisdom of Dr. Soles, A children’s book that helps young people explore and understand value of their own, unique, purpose in life., 2013
- Being Dad, Published memoir that encourages single fathers to maintain a healthy relationship with their children even if they are no longer physically present in the child’s life., 2007
Timeline
Senior Health Educator
Wholistic Stress Control Institute
10.2023 - Current
Educator
Covington Academy
04.2021 - 05.2022
Director of Life Skills
Obria Gwinnett Medical Clinic
09.2018 - 06.2019
Principal
Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence
09.2017 - 02.2018
Healthy Relationships Manager/Educator
More Than Conquerors, Inc.
01.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Education
Beulah Heights University