Cheryl Belhaddade
Dearborn
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Vista Meadows Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and academic success.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments and reduce disruptions.
- Designed engaging instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards for special education students.
- Conducted assessments and analyzed data to track student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher/Co-Teacher
Edustaff
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught language arts and geometry LD classroom.
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Provided responsive communication by phone and email to answer general and pressing questions.
- Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dearborn Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MIAssociate of Arts - Special Education
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MIRegistered Behavior Technician -Certificate
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MISkills
- Teaching and instruction
- Social and group settings
- Lesson plan implementation
- Skills strategies
- Parental interaction
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Instructional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Experienced with Kahoot, Flipgrid, Pear Deck
Affiliations
Difference Maker-Special Education (2020)- University of Michigan Dearborn
Certification
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Vista Meadows Academy
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Co-Teacher
Edustaff
12.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
06.2017 - 06.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dearborn Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Henry Ford College
Registered Behavior Technician -Certificate
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
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