Cherry Bryson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Creative Wonders Learning Academy, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in differentiated instruction, I successfully enhanced literacy development and cultivated strong relationships with parents, promoting a collaborative learning environment that inspired student curiosity and critical thinking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Creative Wonders Learning Academy
10.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
King and I Learning Academy
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN09.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning training
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Literacy development
- Instructional methods
- Program development
- Curriculum compliance with state
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson delivery
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Digital literacy
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Classwork assignment
- Creative lesson plan development
- Classroom restocking
- Excellent classroom management
- Family involvement
- Creative lesson planning
- Effective listening
- Parental participation
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
Accomplishments
I have 120 hours in trainings and certificates of completion
Timeline
Teacher
King and I Learning Academy
03.2020 - 05.2023
Teacher
Creative Wonders Learning Academy
10.2015 - Current
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College