Cheryl Sciacca
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Interventionist and Inclusion teacher with established success in enhancing student performance and achievement through collaboration with grade level teachers and effective IEP development. Skilled in planning, designing and implementation of individualized and small group instruction and inclusive education practices for all learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher: Intervention/Inclusion
Christiana Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to provide access for students with disabilities ensuring their success in the general education classroom.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities for the general education classroom and intervention classroom to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Special Education Interventionist Grades 6-8
Christiana Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Managed and wrote IEP's for grade 6 caseload and grade 8 caseload due to district inability to fill 8th grade math teacher position.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Implemented rotating stations and use of manipulatives to deepen understanding of concepts.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Worked collaboratively with RTI math interventionist to help strengthen student gains for both groups of students.
Math Teacher (grade 6)
Christiana Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed classroom comprised solely of Students with Disabilities and RTI math students for Tier 1 instruction.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve Tier one math skills of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Structured Setting Teacher
Christiana Middle School
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed work stations tailored to students strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with other structured setting teacher to create a schedule where students were engaged in hands-on activities to enhance their access to Life Skills Curriculum.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY01.2013
Skills
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Special Education Law Knowledge
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
- 460 Sped Modified K-12
- 467 Early Childhood Education PK-3
- 499 Elementary K-6
Timeline
Special Education Teacher: Intervention/Inclusion
Christiana Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Interventionist Grades 6-8
Christiana Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Math Teacher (grade 6)
Christiana Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2017
Structured Setting Teacher
Christiana Middle School
07.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Joseph's University