Cheryl Dziuk
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Driven, enthusiastic, and dependable individual with twenty-two years teaching experience in elementary/middle school education, and high school special education. Focus was on teaching ELAR the first nineteen years of profession. Works well with under privileged and special needs children and young adults
Uses instruction and hands-on support to model positive behaviors and train in important techniques. Offers expert assistance for routine needs and emergency situations. Resourceful and dedicated with deep understanding of students with special needs. Excellent track record of student success and positive feedback.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELAR Teacher
Levelland ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and sharing resources for instructional success.
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
Vocational Life Skills Teacher
Frenship ISD
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
Classroom Teacher
Southcrest Christian School
08.2012 - 05.2020
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Instructed groups of up to twenty-eight students and provided individual support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Classroom Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.1998 - 05.2012
- Instructed groups of up 28 students and provided individual support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Used district software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXMaster of Education - Special Education
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Language Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Life Skills Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Prepare Reports
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Writing instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Curriculum Implementation
Timeline
Middle School ELAR Teacher
Levelland ISD
01.2024 - Current
Vocational Life Skills Teacher
Frenship ISD
08.2020 - 10.2023
Classroom Teacher
Southcrest Christian School
08.2012 - 05.2020
Classroom Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.1998 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Master of Education - Special Education
Lubbock Christian University
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