Cherie McIntosh
Renton,WA
Summary
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to children’s development and to their educational needs.
Dedicated, passionate, and student-focused teaching professional, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Seeking to inspire and empower young minds by implementing creative and effective teaching strategies that support students' academic, emotional, and social development. Eager to contribute to the growth and success of students, while collaborating with colleagues and parents to create a nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Louise School
Bellevue, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Utilize high levels of creativity, organization, and resourcefulness to design, plan, and implement differentiated lessons to meet individual and the collective needs of the class
- Foster a safe, nurturing, positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment to support the growth and development of students
- Assess, record, and communicate student progress with a variety of methods
- Collaborate with parents and guardians through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and newsletters to promote student success
- Support the development of emotional regulation, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills through individual and group activities
Long-Term Substitute
Sacred Heart School
Bellevue, WA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught third grade from Aug-Dec 2021
- Taught second grade from Jan-June 2022
- Delivered instruction to reach the full ability of each class
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress with a variety of methods including grading with standards, report cards, and conferences
Elementary Teacher
St. Louise School
Bellevue, WA
08.1997 - 06.2021
- Taught kindergarten (6 yrs), 2nd grade (7yrs), and library/technology classes (5 yrs) of up to 26 students per class
- Identified children’s individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared, and delivered instruction that catered for the full ability range of the class
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress with a variety of methods
- Utilized high levels of creativity, organization, and resourcefulness, to design, plan, and implement research-based lessons and units for whole and small groups
- Cultivated and maintained positive and productive relationships with administration, students, teachers, families, and community
Lead Child Care Kindergarten Teacher
Shoreline Children’s Center
Shoreline, WA
08.1995 - 08.1997
- Used creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials
- Supervised two assistant teachers
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Casimir’s School
Hammond, IN
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Developed a hands-on learning program to incorporate the total growth and needs of each child mentally, spiritually, and emotionally
- Created curriculum to develop language and vocabulary, introduced scientific and mathematical concepts and improved social skills
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Ingalls Hospital Children Care Center
Harvey, IL
06.1993 - 07.1994
- Showed ability to think creatively when devising approaches to topics that would engage young minds
- Worked cooperatively with the kindergarten teacher to incorporate specific lesson plans for both age groups
Education
MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
City University
Seattle, WA06.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Purdue University
W. Lafayette, IN05.1993
Skills
- Creative teaching strategies
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Classroom organization
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Collaboration with staff
- Time management
- Patience
Certification
Washington, Teacher License
Awards
Seahawks Symetra HEROES IN THE CLASSROOM Outstanding Teacher, 09/15
Professional References
- Mike Fuerte, Former Principal/Teacher, Sacred Heart School, 425-443-6706, mfuerte@sacredheart.org
- Michelle Berlin, Teacher, St. Louise School, 425-241-7674, michelleb@stlouiseschool.org
- Anne Etter, Teacher, Sacred Heart School, 509-270-0333, aetter@sacredheart.org
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Louise School
08.2022 - Current
Long-Term Substitute
Sacred Heart School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
St. Louise School
08.1997 - 06.2021
Lead Child Care Kindergarten Teacher
Shoreline Children’s Center
08.1995 - 08.1997
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Casimir’s School
08.1994 - 08.1995
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Ingalls Hospital Children Care Center
06.1993 - 07.1994
MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
City University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Purdue University
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