Cheri Ervin
Harwich,MA
Summary
Organizational leader and educator with a robust background in elementary education. Outstanding skills in partnering with parents along with communication. Known for collaborative team efforts and achieving educational goals while adapting to the ever-changing educational landscape.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2017 - Current
- Lower School Curriculum Support
- Lower School Professional Development Coordinator
- Instructional Support 3-5
- Admissions Team Assessor - Grades K-5
- Academic Council Member
- NEASC Visiting Team Member
- DEI Values
- 2021 Gala Speaker
- SEI Endorsement
- Mentor of new faculty.
- Professional development for K-5 faculty in Singapore Math and Reading and Writing Workshop.
- Implementation of Google Classroom, Epic, Google Doc., Prodigy, MAP Accelerator, Boddle, etc.
- Successful implementation of a rigorous Singapore Math Curriculum, providing hands-on activities, modeling, and monitoring
- Utilize Columbia University Teacher's College Reading and Writing Program – creating a reading and writing workshop model with whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction per student need.
- Nurture students' social and emotional growth using the Open Circle and Second Steps Curriculum
- Implement Responsive Classroom behavior modeling and teaching techniques to reinforce social skills.
- Utilize the Institute for Multi-sensory Education to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
- Complete frequent running records to monitor student progress.
- Tailor instruction based on formative assessments and student data
- Foster a professional and respectful partnership with parents, including frequent communication via email, conferencing, and Google Classroom.
- Utilize Google Suite – Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, etc.
- Perform administrative and classroom activities such as grading, maintaining student records, and taking attendance.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and Mission.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
Kindergarten Grade Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Created a safe, nurturing classroom community
- Successful introduced and implemented Singapore Math Curriculum, providing hands-on activities, modeling, and monitoring
- Utilize Columbia University Teacher's College Reading and Writing Program – creating a reading and writing workshop model with whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction per student need
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Nurture students social and emotional growth using Open Circle curriculum
- Implement Responsive Classroom behavior modeling and teaching techniques to reinforce social skills
- Utilize Fountas and Pinnell reading and word study strategies to differentiate lessons and meet the needs of all learners
- Conference with parents and collaborated to set academic, social, and personal goals for each student.
- Observed and assessed student performance utilizing running records and writing samples
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Kindergarten Teacher
Chestnut Children's Center
09.2000 - 06.2014
- Implemented Handwriting Without Tears creating a solid foundation for early writers
- Designed multi-sensory lessons using the Wilson Program Foundations
- Instructed students using Everyday Math curriculum, providing concrete practice with manipulatives to reinforce concepts
- Provided Spanish speaking and listening lessons. Teaching Foundational conversation skills and vocabulary
- Prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in the key five areas of reading development: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
- Introduced literature through read aloud to stimulate imagination, and build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and enhance listening skills
- Observed, assessed monitored, and charted student learning and progress toward academic and social goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education 1-6
Lasell University
Auburndale, MA1999
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-driven instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Curriculum development
- Continuous improvement
Certification
The Department of Early Education and Care Professional Certification
Massachusetts Department of Education Certification SEI Endorsement
Timeline
Grade 3 Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2017 - Current
Kindergarten Grade Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Chestnut Children's Center
09.2000 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education 1-6
Lasell University
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