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Cheryl Dobie

Bartlett,IL

Summary

Goal-oriented elementary school teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Greenbrook Elementary
Hanover Park, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
  • Integrated technology into daily lesson planning to support 21st century skills development.
  • Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
  • Collaborated with parents, social workers, and SEL coaches to create appropriate accomodations to assist students struggling with behavioral issues.

Library Paraprofessional

Bartlett Elementary School
Bartlett, IL
08.2011 - 09.2023
  • Inventoried and processed new books for circulation.
  • Organized shelves of library materials according to Dewey Decimal System.
  • Conducted book readings and story time sessions for children.
  • Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
  • Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.
  • Ordered and processed various library materials and media.
  • Created and implemented mini lesson plans to all grade levels that included but not limited to various academic subjects.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Professional Development
  • Classroom Management

Affiliations

  • Play flute in the Bartlett Community Concert Band

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Greenbrook Elementary
09.2023 - Current

Library Paraprofessional

Bartlett Elementary School
08.2011 - 09.2023

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University
Cheryl Dobie