Cherica Doss
Wylie,TX
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Forney ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Fourth Grade Social Studies/Reading Teacher
Forney ISD
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Supervised small reading groups of students
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Community ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and administrators.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Managed thirty children through entire school day
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Assisted and supervised thirty children through entire school day
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Second Grade Teacher
Community ISD
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2017
Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Educational Strategies
- Safety Rules
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- District Standards
- Educational Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Certification
- Certified in ELAR 4-8
Quote
The world is full of nice people. If you can't find one, BE one.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Forney ISD
07.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Social Studies/Reading Teacher
Forney ISD
07.2022 - 05.2023
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Community ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Community ISD
09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
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