Cherie Daddis
Ridgefield,New Jersey
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NECHN Therapeutic School
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Teacher Assistant
NECHN Therapeutic School
12.2001 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Community Based Instructor
Easterseals of New Jersey
10.2017 - 01.2025
- Facilitated learning and skill development in real-world settings.
- Guided the consumer towards independence and integration into the community.
- Provided instruction in daily living skills such as using money, scheduling, using the internet to find information, and making good decisions.
- Supervised consumer in community activities such as grocery shopping, using transportation, and participating in recreational activities such as sporting events with Special Olympics, going to the movies, and other fun outings, and attending social functions.
- Attended relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
- Built a positive relationship with both the consumer and his family and maintained a good rapport.
- Maintained accurate records of progress to evaluate the effectiveness of his program through their data notetaking system.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2025
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Instructional strategies
- Trained in CPI
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Life skills instruction
- Classroom management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NECHN Therapeutic School
08.2020 - Current
Community Based Instructor
Easterseals of New Jersey
10.2017 - 01.2025
Teacher Assistant
NECHN Therapeutic School
12.2001 - Current
Post-Degree Certificate - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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