Cheryl Fuqua
Harrington Park
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade Math Teacher with a proven track record at Park Ridge School District, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and collaborative learning. Skilled in fostering a safe, positive environment while effectively implementing IEP support, resulting in improved student performance and motivation. Excellent communicator dedicated to student success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math Teacher
Park Ridge School District
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain order, discipline, and focus during lessons.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, empowering students to take ownership over their own learning process.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting greater student engagement and retention of material.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, trust, and respect among students.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mathematics education trends and best practices.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Para-Professional
Park Ridge School District
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
Education
BBA - Organizational Behavior And Human Resources
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMAlternative Route Teaching Program
Rutger's University
Newark, NJSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
- Mathematical concepts
- Homework review
- IEP support
- Mathematics lesson planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
Websites
Timeline
4th Grade Math Teacher
Park Ridge School District
09.2024 - Current
Para-Professional
Park Ridge School District
10.2022 - 07.2024
BBA - Organizational Behavior And Human Resources
University of New Mexico
Alternative Route Teaching Program
Rutger's University
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