Cheryl Price

• Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
• Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
• Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
• Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
• Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
• Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members.
• Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
• Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Incorporated play-based learning activities into daily lesson plans.

Additional Experience:

I served on an AISNE visiting team to assess a schools compliance with the AISNE accreditation standards, and the congruence of its educational program and practices to its mission.

I served as a member of the math program review team at Dedham Country Day.

Administered assessments for admissions candidates at the pre-k and kindergarten level, as part of the admissions team.

• Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children.
• Supported special needs students throughout the day by helping them stay focused on tasks assigned or assisting with communication difficulties they may have had.
• Monitored individual student progress through assessments such as observation checklists and anecdotal records.
• Implemented behavioral management techniques in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
• Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.

• Incorporated interactive activities into lessons to engage students in the material being presented.
• Assessed individual student needs and provided appropriate support and interventions.
• Adapted instruction methods based on individual learner needs or preferences.
• Provided instruction and guidance to small groups in a variety of activities.
• Supported classroom teachers by providing feedback on individual student performance.

• Provided guidance and support to students in a variety of after-school activities.
• Established positive relationships with local businesses in order to solicit donations or sponsorships towards program initiatives.
• Worked closely with teachers, parents and community members to develop effective partnerships that benefit students participating in after-school programs.
• Organized and facilitated recreational, educational and cultural programs for students.
• Created lesson plans for various after-school activities including arts and crafts projects, physical education games, science experiments and more.