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Cheryl Cunningham

Cheryl Cunningham

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven success at Kokua Education, enhancing student performance in math and science by 70%. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I excel in fostering engaging learning environments and maintaining effective communication with parents and staff. Committed to developing tailored lesson plans that meet diverse student needs.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kokua Education
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives for 5th and 6th graders in Math and Science.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules by implementing a clicker to start and end lessons to keep students focused on tasks.
  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance, and was hired for a long-term substitute position teaching math and science to 5th and 6th graders, in which several students increased their scores in math and science by 70%.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Education

MEd Curriculum & Instruction - Online Teaching - Education

Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, NH
05-2026
  • Honor Roll Spring, Semester, 2025
  • Relevant Coursework: MEd Curriculum & Instruction - Online Teaching & Differentiated Instruction

Successfully completed course and can implement DI to curriculum so that all students are capable of learning and students using what they have learned in their daily lives.

Skills

  • Activity management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Verbal and written communication
  • IEP documentation
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Lecturing and teaching
  • Instructional strategies
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Video conferencing
  • Elementary education

Accomplishments

  • Managed 5th and 6th graders for math and science in a diverse classroom for the end of the school year as a long-term substitute teacher for two months.
  • Brought about results in math and science through preparation for STAAR testing by successfully teaching students the required Texas Education Knowledge and Skills by following the objectives mandated by the State of Texas.
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
  • Enhanced student learning occurred when students were held accountable for their progress by setting goals and receiving incentives upon achieving these goals.

Certification

  • American Red Cross Certification in CPR-AED Training - August 2025

Languages

English

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Cooking
  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs

Work Availability

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Timeline

Substitute Teacher - Kokua Education
09.2024 - 05.2025
Southern New Hampshire University - MEd Curriculum & Instruction - Online Teaching, Education

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