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Cheryl Dudley

East Lansing,MI

Summary

I have previously retired from the Lansing School District in 2018 after 40+ years of teaching. I am ready to return to the classroom to help students achieve their highest potential as learners and in life.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

All District Teacher Consultant

Lansing School District
01.1986 - 01.2020

Responsible for compliance at the secondary elementary level

Serviced Everett, Sexton, Lansing Catholic High School, St. Casmir, and Riddle Elementary

Resource Room Teacher

Mount Hope Elementary, Lansing School District
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing a mix of teaching methods and tools, such as hands-on activities and multimedia resources.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies to support continuous growth both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Eastern High School
01.2010 - 01.2011

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Sexton High School
01.2001 - 01.2009

Responsible for building compliance

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Gardner Middle School
01.1982 - 01.1986

Special Education Teacher

Cross- Categorical Resource Room

and Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

-Responsible for Compliance for all students with disabilities in the school

Elementary School Teacher

Henry H. North Elementary School
01.1978 - 01.1982

Taught second and fourth grades

Education

Endorsement in Special Education - Emotionally Impaired Students

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
1982

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.1981

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.1977

High School Diploma -

East Lansing High School
East Lansing, MI
06.1973

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Document Management
  • Special Education
  • Administration and management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Collaborative learning
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Social Perceptiveness

Additional Information

I was founder and musician for a school choir, Mt. Hope Singers Voices of Hope for grades 4-6 at Mt. Hope School. During this time, we sang at various civic events and at school functions.


Summer employment include several summers of teaching Summer School and several sessions at the Ebersole Environmental Center with Middle School Students.

Timeline

Resource Room Teacher

Mount Hope Elementary, Lansing School District
01.2012 - 06.2018

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Eastern High School
01.2010 - 01.2011

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Sexton High School
01.2001 - 01.2009

All District Teacher Consultant

Lansing School District
01.1986 - 01.2020

Special Education Coordinator and Department Chair

Gardner Middle School
01.1982 - 01.1986

Elementary School Teacher

Henry H. North Elementary School
01.1978 - 01.1982

Endorsement in Special Education - Emotionally Impaired Students

Michigan State University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

East Lansing High School
Cheryl Dudley