Cheri' Mitchell
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience updating teaching procedures, partnering with parents, and ensuring the success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on the individual progress of students and discussing specific needs, promoting a safe learning environment. Detail-oriented and compassionate with knowledge in various subjects. Committed to mentoring students to enhance participation and increase overall success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Aldine Independent School Dist
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 06.2023
- Provide instructional assistance to students under direct supervision and in the absence of a certified teacher
- Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.
- Offer students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Monitor students in class, hallways, and the cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Evaluate individual student needs and assess academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Create, update, and maintain lesson plans.
- Assisted in developing strategies to decrease student burnout and increase student engagement
Child Support Officer
Goodwill Industries of Houston
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted necessary research for investigations to locate parties, verify employment and determine assets
- Prepared documents relating to legal and administrative actions to establish or enforce child support orders Negotiates lump-sum payments from noncustodial parents who owe past-due child/medical support Monitors child support cases and refers delinquent cases for the appropriate enforcement action(s)
- Documented all case actions taken using the appropriate agency tools, including but not limited to Texas Child Support Enforcement System (TXCSES)and case/court documents
- Reviewed and maintains child support virtual files for accuracy in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) repository
- Reviewed cases to determine if the cases are eligible for closure Researches case information on the computer, including TXCSES Responds to customer inquiries and complaints
- Scanned, saved, organized, and destroyed hard copies and digital documents in computerized file library.
- Filed accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly regulatory paperwork and maintained organization to support smooth audit processes.
Texas Works Advisor II
Texas Health and Human Services
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Accurately determined eligibility for TANF, Food Stamps, and/or Medicaid Program
- Identified and verified income and resources to document the financial status of applicants and determine eligibility.
- Made recommendations with regard to policy and procedure issues.
- Communicated directly with applicants to share program requirements, benefits, the appeals process, and other information.
- Obtained, verified, and calculated income and resources to determine client financial eligibility.
- Interviewed clients or an authorized representative to gather information to determine eligibility for benefits.
- Conducted reviews to determine or verify eligibility or continued eligibility and benefit level.
- Processed changes to client status, overpayments, and adjusts or restores benefits
- Assisted customers with concerns and complaints.
- Entered client information and files into databases for further review and tracking.
- Conversed with people from different cultures daily, providing a high level of respect and patience with each interaction.
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S ARMY
HOUSTON, TX
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Received, inspected, and inventoried all incoming equipment
- Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies, equipment and confidential information
- Issued and received small arms; secures and controls weapons and ammunition in security areas
- Scheduled and performed preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
- Posted transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files
- Served as the Platoon leader and Squad leader of assigned company
- Defused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions involving soldiers
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Classroom Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Aldine Independent School Dist
10.2017 - 06.2023
Child Support Officer
Goodwill Industries of Houston
02.2017 - 09.2017
Texas Works Advisor II
Texas Health and Human Services
01.2014 - 07.2016
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S ARMY
07.2006 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Texas Southern University