CHERYL BOOTIER
Teacher, Education, Early Intervention, Child Life Specialist
Island Heights,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels and settings in order to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire the love of learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist, Early Intervention
Sunny Days Inc.
Manalapan, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current cases or develop new programs tailored towards helping children reach their fullest potential.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the child's environment and provide support for family members.
- Provided guidance to parents on how to encourage their child's growth and development.
Child Life Specialist
Manchester Pediatric Medical Day Care MPMD
Manchester, NJ
10.2018 - Current
- Directed the education, development, therapies for children with medical needs ages 0-6 years.
- Evaluated children's development and formed corrected developmental ages using the Brigance Testing Tools for children with medical needs ages 0-6.
- Authorized physical, speech and occupational therapies based on testing and child's history.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate interaction and lessons using thematic units, whole language and sensory input experiences.
- Hosted 1:1, small and whole class instructions in various multi aged/multi developmental classes.
- Lead support staff with training, daily class routines, developmentally and age appropriate activity, positive language and behavior support, self regulation strategies and sensory experiences for the children.
- Designed/Maintained classroom floor plans, playground, toys, visitor schedules and materials suited for MPMD.
- Supported MPMD children/families at home during the 2020 pandemic using weekly video conferencing via the Telahealth model of communication, the Flip Grid App., offering developmental, routine and daily living support.
- Connected school/home through conferences, monthly calendars, newsletters, a Face Book page, hosted family parties, supported family training night and graduations.
CGIn Home Support Supervisor
Creative Health Care Service
Tom's River, NJ
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Met youths weekly that are diagnosed with a developmental delay, ages 5-18.
- Modeled and instructed Activities of Daily Living strategies to youth, family and technician involved with case at home and in the community.
- Supported families with implementing schedules ad routines to develop independence in youths.
- Published treatment plans for team to implement during visits.
- Participated in training at seminars and online for various areas of study and development.
- Utilized the Telahealth model of communication to continue services using video conferencing during 2020 pandemic.
Teacher
Manahawkin Methodist Preschool
Manahawkin, NJ
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Instructed two classes: Pre Kindergarten (3 days a week) Preschool (2 days a week).
- Maintained two classroom settings and lesson plans.
- Used positive approach to teaching using classroom management tools.
- Ran the after school enrichment clubs.
- Substituted as director of school.
- Engaged in professional training online and at conference.
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
Forked River, NJ
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Created and executed lessons for all areas of learning: language arts, math cognition, fine/gross motor skills, art, science/steam, and social science.
- Presented back to school nights, parent teacher conferences, holiday concerts, parties and marketing events in the classroom.
- Utilized a communication app. on the classroom tablet to share daily sheets and photos of students to families.
- Incorporated ASL and the Spanish language at morning circle time and routines.
- Learned how to navigate a smart board to enhance digital learning.
In Home Child Day Care
Self Employed: Little Steps
Freehold and Bayville, NJ
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Conducted similar structure of a day care, with my own young children in attendance, which was modeled from teaching experience.
- Provided developmental appropriate routines and activities to several multi-aged children in my home.
- Utilized technologies for marketing and learning products.
- Established contracts with families concerning monies, expectations and legalities.
Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
Freehold, NJ
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Developed lessons and routines for 12 toddlers ages 15-24 months old.
- Lesson Plans focused on Language Arts, Math Cognition, Social Sciences, Science, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Music and Creative Arts.
- Added ASL to children's language to limit communication frustrations.
- Taught early life skills: 1 and 2 step direction following, sitting at a table to self feed, clean up, early peer and independent purposeful play.
1/2 day Kindergarten Teacher; 1/2 day Spanish Teacher; First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph Grade School
Keyport, NJ
09.1999 - 10.2003
- Taught through theme based learning, project approach, whole language and the Creative Curriculum.
- Developed positive discipline policies that encouraged values of character education.
- Hosted Back to School Nights, parent/teacher conferences, holiday parties, ceremonies.
- Created portfolios of children's work.
- Applied the use of the internet and other materials to create a Spanish curriculum for the school.
- Taught the Spanish language, vocabulary and cultures: Preschool-8th grade.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, English
Kean University
Union, NJ01-1998
Skills
- Certified Teacher n-8
- Applied Across Curriculum Theme Units
- Manages classrooms, staff
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Support emotional / developmental needs
- Personalize instruction
- Child advocate
- Early intervention
- Classroom management
- Family support
- Program development
- Child-centered education
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeGig WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Child Development Specialist, Early Intervention
Sunny Days Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Child Life Specialist
Manchester Pediatric Medical Day Care MPMD
10.2018 - Current
Teacher
Manahawkin Methodist Preschool
08.2017 - 10.2018
CGIn Home Support Supervisor
Creative Health Care Service
04.2017 - 03.2022
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
10.2015 - 08.2018
In Home Child Day Care
Self Employed: Little Steps
09.2009 - 08.2014
Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
01.2006 - 04.2007
1/2 day Kindergarten Teacher; 1/2 day Spanish Teacher; First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph Grade School
09.1999 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, English
Kean University
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