Cheryl Sawney
Decatur,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented individual with many years of customer service and business administration experience. Looking to obtain a challenging position where strong leadership skills can be maximized, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, as well as supervisory skills to acquire new abilities and an opportunity for personal growth and contribution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, South Meck High School
08.2018 - Current
- Provide instruction in English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students through ESL inclusion instructional model
- Use technology to assist with classroom instruction
- Communicate regularly with classroom teachers assuring coordination toward needs and progress of each student
- Ensure daily meaningful learning experiences in which student can perform successfully
- Utilize varied and appropriate materials to help students with language acquisition and learning content material
- Maintain documented list of all eligible students in assigned schools, identifying those being served
- Keep appropriate records on each student necessary for maintaining progress and evaluation
- Maintain current North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in appropriate areas
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Possess broad knowledge regarding curriculum content and EL teaching strategies with specific content knowledge at multiple levels of instruction
- Research innovative EL programs and research/evidence-based strategies for Els
- Foster strong school-home relations for parents of students in EL classrooms
- Create culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students
- Instruct students individually and in groups during instructional time, using various teaching methods such as but not limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentation, class projects, use of media, technology, current research in instruction, tutorials and other tools that provides for student engagement in learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities ad different English proficiency levels
- Attend staff meetings, planning meetings for instructional area, and professional development as offered
- Participate in personal professional growth activities focused on acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, North Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte , NC
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Managed all ESL functions as Chair/Lead
- Provided instruction in English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students through ESL/SIOP inclusion instructional model
- Co-taught in various classrooms
- Utilized technology to assist with classroom instruction
- Communicated regularly with classroom teachers assuring coordination toward needs and progress of each student
- Performed daily meaningful learning experiences in which students can perform successfully
- Utilized varied and appropriate materials to help students with language acquisition and learning content material
- Maintained appropriate records on each student necessary for maintaining progress and evaluation
ESL Teacher
Rowan-Salisbury Schools - Knox Middle School
Salisbury , NC
08.2010 - 06.2012
- ESL Chair/Lead
- Provided instruction in English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students through ESL inclusion instructional model
- Used technology to assist with classroom instruction
- Communicated regularly with classroom teachers assuring coordination toward needs and progress of each student
- Ensured daily meaningful learning experiences in which student can perform successfully
- Utilized varied and appropriate materials to help students with language acquisition and learning content material
- Maintained documented list of all eligible students in assigned schools, identifying those being served
- Kept appropriate records on each student necessary for maintaining progress and evaluation
Real Estate Consultant
Keller Williams Realty
Charlotte , NC
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Effectively utilized client relationship skills to successfully build book of clients
- Educated clients about real estate process, responsible lending practices and home ownership responsibilities
- Positioned suitable alternative programs to meet specific client needs
- Evaluated financial disposition while analyzing client’s readiness for transaction
- Verified and confirmed all contract terms, coordinate transactions from contract to closing, and build ongoing relationships that result in referrals
Lender
TIAA-CREF
Charlotte , NC
04.1997 - 03.2006
- Maintained customer relations with external brokers and internal analysts
- Negotiated rates with major brokerage firms for TIAA’s corporate and mortgage-backed securities lending programs while generating significant profits for company
- Ensured proper collateralization of outstanding loans by use of a mark-to-market report
- Resolved all problems arising from lending activities, reconciled differences in daily balances by interfacing with brokers and TIAA’s custodial bank
- Processed and authorized payments of bills to appropriate brokers
- Maintained portfolio on Excel spreadsheet
- Coordinated presentations and conferences for 11 investment bankers
- Worked on Trading desk on all public purchases, sales, settlements and swaps for all bonds
- Provided support for team of six officers and associates by handling all business travels, research, correspondence and appointments
- Organized and distributed budget reports, reviewed employees’ travel and entertainment reports and handled all other administrative duties.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2013
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language - TESOL
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bernard M. Baruch College
06.1993
Skills
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal
- Team Player
- Leadership
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Community Involvement
- Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Canvas
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, South Meck High School
08.2018 - Current
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, North Mecklenburg High School
01.2013 - 03.2018
ESL Teacher
Rowan-Salisbury Schools - Knox Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2012
Real Estate Consultant
Keller Williams Realty
01.2007 - 06.2010
Lender
TIAA-CREF
04.1997 - 03.2006
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language - TESOL
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bernard M. Baruch College
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