Alice Cherrix
Groton,CT
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary School
New London, CT
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Developed individualized education plans addressing diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and resources.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Elementary Educator
Winthrop Stem Elementary School
New London, CT
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Utilized data to plan instruction
- Instruction based on differentiation (MLL and IEP)
- Created and maintain classroom discipline plans using the PBIS model
- Communicated with parents on student progress, classroom behavior, and created weekly parent letters
- Participated in weekly data meeting
- Utilized W.I.N. to help tier 2 students
- 4th grade reading/writing/social studies
3rd Grade Teacher
Sasebo Elementary School DODEA
Sasebo, Japan
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Blue Ribbon School
- Utilized data to plan instruction
- Instruction based on differentiation (taught ESL, IEP, and Gifted inclusion)
- 21st Century Learning environment
- Team teaching
- Weekly Focus Collaboration Meetings
3rd Grade Teacher
Creekside Elementary School
Suffolk, VA
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Recognized for the Superintendent Star award
- Recognized for reading teacher of the year
- Utilized data to plan instruction
- Instruction based on differentiation (taught ESL and Gifted inclusion)
- Participated in weekly PLC and Data meetings
- Tutored Math before school
2nd Grade Teacher
SP Morton Elementary School
Franklin, VA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Created and implemented weekly spiral math homework sheets
- Utilized data to plan instruction
- Instruction based on differentiation
1st Grade Teacher/Chair Head
Aurelian Springs Elementary School
Littleton, NC
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Plan and implement grade level field trips
- Member of the School Improvement Team (SIT)
- Maintain grade level supplies and guided reading books
- Created and maintain classroom discipline plans using the PBIS model
- Communicated with parents on student progress, classroom behavior, and created weekly parent letters
- Member of Curriculum committee
- Helped in implementing a school wide spelling bee and science fair
- Utilized data to plan instruction
- Instruction based on differentiation
- Participated in Weekly PLC meetings
Education
Master of Science - Education and Curriculum Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZCertificate - Early Childhood Development
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VAAssociate - General Arts
Houston Community College System
Houston, TXBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning
- Performance assessments
- Data-driven instruction
- Special needs students
- ESL- english as second language
- Visual aids utilization
Related Experience
- School Age Care Program (SAC), Camp Pendleton, CA - Program Assistant
- 08/2019 - 12/2020
- Fallbrook Union School District - Substitute/Homebound teacher
- 2018 - 2019
- La Petite Academy, Chesapeake, VA - Teacher
- 2011 - 2012
Timeline
Teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Elementary Educator
Winthrop Stem Elementary School
08.2024 - 07.2025
3rd Grade Teacher
Sasebo Elementary School DODEA
08.2021 - 12.2023
3rd Grade Teacher
Creekside Elementary School
08.2016 - 11.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
SP Morton Elementary School
08.2015 - 07.2016
1st Grade Teacher/Chair Head
Aurelian Springs Elementary School
08.2013 - 07.2015
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Thomas Nelson Community College
Associate - General Arts
Houston Community College System
Master of Science - Education and Curriculum Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix