Hi, I’m
Cherish Deibel
Fort Wayne
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in student-centered coaching and data-driven collaboration, ensuring high-quality education. Committed to equity in education, fostering a safe environment for critical and creative thinking. Proven ability to implement engaging differentiated curriculum and instruction that meets diverse student needs.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
Fort Wayne Community Schools
General Education Teacher
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Special Education Teacher
08.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Lima City Schools
Special Education Case Manager
04.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Coached and observed teachers to improve behavior techniques.
- Utilized standardized assessments, systematic observations, and anecdotal observations to report students needs and implications of special education.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews for all assigned students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for students with special needs.
IDOE Literacy Cadre
Literacy Coach
06.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Building Instructional Coach
04.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Championed the adoption of research-based instructional strategies, resulting in more effective teaching practices and increased student achievement.
- Improved classroom management practices through targeted coaching sessions and constructive feedback.
- Developed training materials on various instructional topics, supporting continuous learning for faculty members across content areas.
- Elevated instructional quality by conducting regular classroom observations and providing specific feedback for improvement.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Northern Wells Community Schools
Special Education Teacher
07.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Smekens Education
Presenter
06.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Contributed subject matter expertise as a panelist or guest speaker at conferences or events related to my field.
- Developed and delivered informative and engaging presentations on various topics, leading to increased knowledge retention among attendees.
- Conducted thorough research on presentation topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information shared with audiences.
- Incorporated visual aids such as slideshows, videos, and images to support key points in presentations, enhancing audience understanding of the material presented.
- Delivered high-quality remote presentations using video conferencing technology when required without sacrificing effectiveness or engagement levels.
East Allen County Schools
General Education Teacher
10.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
East Allen County Schools
Preschool Teacher
08.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
East Allen County Schools
Curriculum Writer
06.2013 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Prepared comprehensive teacher guides outlining instructional strategies and suggested supplementary resources for effective curriculum implementation.
- Developed scope and sequence documents to provide educators with a clear roadmap for teaching objectives and pacing throughout the academic year.
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary collaboration efforts for a cohesive educational experience across all subject areas.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
RTI Interventionist
08.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in education by attending workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities related to RTI implementation.
- Provided one-on-one and small group support for students requiring additional assistance in reading, math, or other subjects.
- Conducted professional development workshops for school staff on effective RTI strategies and best practices in education.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining detailed records of student progress, assessments, and intervention strategies used throughout the year.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
General Education Teacher
08.2011 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating the challenges of the profession successfully.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted community engagement and fostered a sense of belonging among students.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Master of Science from Special Education
01.2021
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
M.S. from Curriculum and Instruction
01.2015
Indiana UniversityFort Wayne, IN
B.S. from Elementary Education
12.2011
Skills
- Peer collaboration and relationship building
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
- Dyslexia specialist and literacy strategies
- Organizational skills and schedule management
- Training development and adult learning principles
- Project-based learning and progressive instructional techniques
- Cultural sensitivity and trauma informed
- Oral communication and presentations
- Compliance and safety monitoring
- EL teaching methods and special education
Certification
Reading Specialist, Dyslexia Interventions, Marian University, 2023
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Accomplishments
- Participated in the creation of a pilot program to incorporate a differentiated, cross curricular, career focused, project-based learning initiative.
- Achieved building level reading scores from 33rd to 4th in the district through Structured Literacy Student Centered Coaching.
- Nominated "Teacher of the Year" in 2019.
- Acquired funding to create a sensory room and staff training for struggling students.
- Presented nationally about the importance of social-emotional learning and wellbeing during virtual instruction.
- Redesigned the Special Education Department to include Universal Design and Co-Teaching.
- Managed a staff of nine special education paraprofessionals while providing their lesson plans and maintaining their schedules.
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2024 - 01.2025
Special Education Case Manager
Lima City Schools
04.2023 - 05.2024
Literacy Coach
IDOE Literacy Cadre
06.2022 - 04.2023
Building Instructional Coach
Fort Wayne Community Schools
04.2021 - 04.2023
Special Education Teacher
Northern Wells Community Schools
07.2020 - 04.2022
Presenter
Smekens Education
06.2020 - 07.2020
General Education Teacher
East Allen County Schools
10.2019 - 06.2020
Preschool Teacher
East Allen County Schools
08.2018 - 10.2019
RTI Interventionist
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Curriculum Writer
East Allen County Schools
06.2013 - 07.2019
General Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2011 - 07.2014
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Special Education
Western Governors University
M.S. from Curriculum and Instruction
Indiana University
B.S. from Elementary Education
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