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Cheryl Chamberlain

Camarillo,California

Summary

Special Education Teacher who is engaging and enthusiastic about hands-on learning with children.

Versatile and dedicated with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. 

Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Oxnard Union High School District
Oxnard, CA
Aug 1995 - Jun 2018
  • Instructed students with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, and physical disabilities.
  • Implemented and taught a life skills program.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA
1987

Associate of Science - Accounting

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
1984

Skills

  • Special education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student records management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Lesson planning
  • Trained in NCPI
  • Student progress reporting
  • Classroom management
  • Post-secondary education

Accomplishments

Army Commendation Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Oxnard Union High School District
Aug 1995 - Jun 2018

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University- Northridge

Associate of Science - Accounting

Ventura College
Cheryl Chamberlain