Cheryl Brand
Burnsville
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
06.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sales Associate
PetSmart
06.2024 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
10.2015 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
School District 622
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMaster of Science - Sport Management
Concordia University-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Concordia University-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety procedures
- Behavior management
- Social-emotional learning
- Personal hygiene support
- Empathy and compassion
- Play-based learning approaches
- Child CPR and first aid
- Promoting social and emotional development
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
06.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
PetSmart
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
10.2015 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
School District 622
03.2012 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Sport Management
Concordia University-St. Paul
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Concordia University-St. Paul
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