Cheri T. McGuire
Educator
Erie
Summary
Self-confident professional with experience developing, coordinating, and executing programs dedicated to community well-being and advocacy within the field of education for diverse student, professional, and general audiences. Strong leadership and facilitating skills in overseeing plans, events, groups, and relationship building activities for clients, staff, and volunteers. Highly organized with proven ability to effectively collaborate and oversee multiple projects while meeting challenging deadlines and managing limited resources.
Work History
ART INSTRUCTOR
INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD ART HOUSE
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented tailored Mosaic Art and Drawing curriculums for 40 multifaceted and international learners aged 7-18 from primarily under-resourced communities
- Empowered students to experiment with non-traditional materials, encouraged problem solving, and fostered creativity
- Assessed and documented student progress on student evaluation forms
- Procured, replenished, and streamlined materials to maintain an efficient and clean classroom
CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
MONTESSORI IN THE WOODS
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Observed interaction of the child with the materials, activities, and concepts
- Facilitated appropriate interpersonal interactions among the children and between child and adult
- Assisted with daily activities, including snack, lunch, and carpool
FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained a strength based approach and identified strengths of the client and family that promoted positive change within the family unit
- Provided treatment 3-5 times per week within the home and community settings based upon the family’s needs
- Performed case management duties and collaborated with other child serving systems as guided by treatment plan and supervisor
- Completed documentation including initial and comprehensive treatment plans, progress notes, thirty day reviews, and ChildLine reports
- Attended WPIC Family Based training, clinical lecture, and team, individual, and group supervision
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SAFENET DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFETY NETWORK
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for the development, oversight, and coordination of advocacy and supportive services for children, and to integrate the issue of children’s comfort and safety with the development of the goal and safety plans of the parent
- Engaged with donors and managed all aspects of coordinating, organizing, documenting and distributing donations to clients in five programs
- Maintained active participation in outreach programs and youth serving organizations in the community
- Built a current list of referrals to assist with a wide range of issues affecting children and families
- Oversaw the organization and safety of volunteers, interns, playrooms, and art supplies at three properties
- Facilitated parenting classes and support groups for domestic violence survivors
- Performed under the oath of confidentiality and reported suspected child abuse following established policy
- Actively participated in case management to enhance the development of a safety plan and a goal plan for child(ren)
OWNER / PRESIDENT
TEACHING TOUCHES PARENT TEACHER STORE
- 06.2013
- Coordinated purchasing, inventory, and merchandising of wholesale items for retail sale
- Designed a sales and marketing campaign that included advertising, market research, customer support, community involvement, and media planning to improve sales
- Hired, trained, and managed employees
- Established excellent customer relations with in-store and online customers, school districts, organizations, agencies, and vendors
- Educated customers on various products to ensure customer satisfaction
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
05.2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Media Arts – Drawing, Art History Minor
05.2001
Skills
Student engagement
Motivational
Classroom discussion facilitation
Collaborative teaching
Communication
Patience
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Certification
PCADV PA CORE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2017 | PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
HONORS
WOMEN MAKING HISTORY DYNAMIC DOZEN NOMINEE | APRIL 2017 | MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Timeline
ART INSTRUCTOR - INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD ART HOUSE
08.2023 - 05.2025
CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - MONTESSORI IN THE WOODS
01.2018 - 05.2018
FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE
11.2017 - 01.2018
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM COORDINATOR - SAFENET DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFETY NETWORK
09.2016 - 10.2017
OWNER / PRESIDENT - TEACHING TOUCHES PARENT TEACHER STORE
- 06.2013
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Applied Media Arts – Drawing, Art History Minor
GANNON UNIVERSITY - Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction