Sherrill R.
Giddens
“...excellent educator…relates very
well with youth and young adults…
truly cares about her students and
their success...”
Sharon Evans, BSN
Trauma Services Coordinator
Cook Children’s Medical Center
“...demonstrated abilities necessary
to develop, present, and lead
community- and educational-based
programs and projects...exhibits a
passion for everything she does and
has focused that energy toward the
success of whatever she undertakes.”
Bob Lumpkins, RN, MS, MBA
Retired Vice President
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
“…exceptionally energetic and
enthusiastic...impressive teaching
style…team player”
Carol Speed
Past District Level Improvement
Committee, Campus Realignment
Committee and Council of PTA’s
Board Member, HEB I.S.D.
4202 Windhurst Dr., Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 465-1408 - sherrillmatt@sbcglobal.net
Professional Profile
Dedicated to creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children, adolescents
and adults.
• Ability to create excitement through a wide variety of teaching and
motivational strategies to engage students in active learning
• Fifteen+ years training, facilitation and curriculum development experience
• Author of continuing education programs for healthcare professionals
Education, Honors, and Certifications
• A+ Texas Teachers, Alternative Certification Program, 2009
Fort Worth, TX.
• University of North Texas, B.A.A.S., 2008
Denton, TX. - Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi
Tarrant County College, Associate in Arts, 1994
Fort Worth, TX. - Honors, Phi Theta Kappa
Key Qualifications
• HQ Life Science 8-12, Generalist 4-8, Health EC-12 and ESL Supplemental
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and public speaking)
• Completed Harry Wong’s Classroom Management Training (12 hours)
• Completed Madeline Hunter’s Lesson Design Training (12 hours)
• Excellent customer services skills translates to effective parent and peer
interactions
• Successful proposal writer and grant manager (local, state and federal levels)
Employment History
• Arlington I.S.D. - September 2008 to present
Arlington, TX
Substitute Teacher, K- High School
• Sherrill Giddens Consulting - October 1995 to present
Arlington, TX
Contract Instructor (Texas Dept. State Health Service, Cook Children’s
Medical Center, Volkswagen of America and Goodwill Industries)
• Harris Methodist HEB Hospital - April 1990-December 2006
Bedford, TX
Community Health Education Coordinator
Professional Accomplishments
• 2009 & 2010 TAKS Proctor at Key Elementary, Arlington ISD
• 2006 Recipient of Texas Health Resources Quality Conference Award
• 2004 Achieved American Heart Association Training Center Faculty Status
• 2002-2006 Site Base Committee Member at Arlington High School
• 2002-2004 Arlington High School PTA President
• 2002 Recipient of Fort Worth Business Press Healthcare Hero Award