Cheri Valentine

• Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans for a diverse class of 18 students.
• Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student engagement and comprehension in core subjects.
• Collaborated with educational staff to adapt lesson materials for accessibility and inclusiveness.
• Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral observations.
• Organized classroom resources and materials, ensuring efficient learning environments conducive to student success.
• Trained and mentored new educational assistants on best practices in classroom support techniques.
• Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encouraged academic growth.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
• Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision-making.
• Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
• Participated in 20 or more hours professional development opportunities each year.
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
• Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
• Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

I worked as director on multiple community theatre productions.

• Managed rehearsal schedules, optimizing time for actor development and production readiness.
• Enhanced theatre production quality through effective collaboration with production team members.
• Oversaw casting processes, selecting talented actors that best fit the vision for each production while creating a balanced ensemble dynamic on stage.
• Introduced educational outreach programs to connect with local schools and inspire younger generations'' appreciation for live theatre arts.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout all stages of production planning and execution.
• Championed diversity within the theatre company, leading to a more inclusive range of productions and talent representation.
• Increased audience engagement by implementing innovative and immersive theatre experiences.
• Successfully adapted classic plays into modern interpretations, reinvigorating interest in timeless works among diverse audiences.