Cheri Ann Brown
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Composed professional promoting effective communication and student engagement skills through a career spent fostering a love of learning. Looking for a Guest Teacher position where a polished background and an enthusiastic personality will be highly valued.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TNT Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSDSept
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with special learning needs.
- Assisted in classroom management and maintained a safe and secure learning environment.
Teacher-Sub
CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Special Education Teacher
CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Pegs
- Assist tech,
- IEP'S
- PROGRESS Reports
- Data
- Behavior Management
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Teacher's Assistant
CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2000 - 06.2016
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Education
M.D. - Special Education Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2016
Skills
- Guest teaching
- Substitute teaching
- Lesson plan administration
- Student empowerment
- Project-based learning
- Educational research
- Smartboard technology
- Safety awareness
- Activity management
- Safe learning environment
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy strategies
- IEP documentation
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
TNT Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSDSept
09.2023 - Current
Teacher-Sub
CCSD
08.2021 - 10.2023
Special Education Teacher
CCSD
08.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher's Assistant
CCSD
08.2000 - 06.2016
M.D. - Special Education Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix