Cheri Bech
Grapevine
Summary
I have homeschooled our four daughters for nearly 20 years now and enjoyed every moment. I have also enjoyed leading the Cowboy Wives Bible study for the past six years and continue to do so. I am passionate about encouraging people of all ages. I believe each person should learn their worth and role in life, which ultimately leads them to confidence and drive in life.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Cowboys Women's Association Bible Study Leader
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
07.2018 - Current
- Encouraged women to accept God and the gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Implemented diverse strategies to introduce, explain and restate biblical subject matter concepts.
- Selected variety of instructional aids, methods and materials that delivered spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional learning.
- Demonstrated biblical integration, Christian worldview and practical awareness of current events.
- Created study environment promoting positive social interaction and active engagement in learning.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- Led groups of multiple volunteers on community service missions through Dallas areas to preach, educate on Bible teachings and promote Christlike character.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Testing Proctor
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Homeschool Teacher/Guide
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Led and coordinated [Type] educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented [Technique] and [Technique] to engage students, increasing classroom collaboration in [Type] subject area.
Babysitter/Private Nanny
Many Families
05.1992 - 03.2002
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for numerous children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Fitness Instructor
Spectrum, Ultima
06.1995 - 06.2000
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Led numerous comprehensive classes for strength training.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Taught participants to maximize exertion and results with exercise routines.
- Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Treated injured students with basic first aid and reiterated safety standards to prevent recurrence.
- Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Educated participants on team sports techniques and instructed on correct approaches for play.
- Demonstrated correct use of gymnastic and exercise equipment for students to achieve maximum benefits.
- Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club.
Clerical Assistant
Baton Rouge Title Company
06.1994 - 05.2000
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Helped staff complete special projects by organizing documentation and supplies to handle forecasted demands.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Composed sensitive, confidential reports and documentation.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Maintained records of material flow, compiling and organizing related data.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Boosted file efficiency and reduced storage space with proactive management of records and elimination of redundancy.
- Routed more than 50 calls per day to office staff members.
- Monitored shipments and mailing procedures to effectively distribute or file mail and solve shipment issues.
- Decreased customer hold times by updating office phone call and messaging procedures.
- Took initiative to help upper management with various tasks and coordinate random events.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
NFL Cheerleader
New Orleans Saints
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
- Entertained fans during games and at personal appearances by performing stunts and choreographed routines.
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
- Practiced routines multiple hours per day to improve flexibility and skill.
- Attended appearances at Saints events and volunteered for community activities to garner attention and excitement for Saints team.
- Volunteered to participate in various charitable events attracting members of public for charitable programs.
- Choreographed and taught dances and moves to groups of other cheerleaders and dancers.
- Maintained nutritious diet and solid exercise regimen to meet strict physical standards for competitions and events.
- Kept uniform clean, neat and well-maintained to present positive, professional image of New Orleans Saintsations team.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Trained extensively multiple hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Monitored competitor activities to assess strategies and gain advantages in future matches.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
- Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
TV Fitness Class Leader
Spectrum
06.1996 - 06.1997
- Led Cardio and various Fitness classes for a weekly television segment
TV Commercial Model
Local Boutiques
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots.
- Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 5 shoots.
- Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style and design.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2003
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Emergency Procedures
- Educational Strategies
- Bible Studies
- Small Group Leadership
- Grading Work
- Dietary Guidelines
- Behavior Redirection
- Group Prayer
- Biblical Stewardship
- Positive Interactions
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2022 - Current
Testing Proctor
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Homeschool Teacher/Guide
Grapevine Faith Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Cowboys Women's Association Bible Study Leader
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
07.2018 - Current
NFL Cheerleader
New Orleans Saints
05.1997 - 05.1998
TV Fitness Class Leader
Spectrum
06.1996 - 06.1997
Fitness Instructor
Spectrum, Ultima
06.1995 - 06.2000
Clerical Assistant
Baton Rouge Title Company
06.1994 - 05.2000
TV Commercial Model
Local Boutiques
06.1994 - 08.1994
Babysitter/Private Nanny
Many Families
05.1992 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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