Cheryl Sneed-Savoy
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Dept. Chairperson/ARD Facilitator at Corpus Christi Independent School District, adept in transformative leadership and teaching excellence. Spearheaded initiatives that fostered a culture of academic excellence and diversity, significantly enhancing departmental operations and faculty performance. Excelled in collaborative decision-making and mentoring, driving substantial improvements in educational standards and compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned educator offering 23 years� experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpED Dept. Chairperson/ARD Facilitator
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2014.08 - 2024.05
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff at the Districts DAEP, Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center, and the Robert N. Barnes Regional Juvenile Facility
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of district, campus, and department goals.
- Encouraged open communication channels between colleagues.
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational strategies.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top-quality faculty members to maintain high educational standards within the department.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while creating a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty members.
- Promoted a culture of academic excellence by mentoring junior faculty members and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the department, creating a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty members.
- Facilitated regular meetings with colleagues to discuss best practices in teaching methodologies, research trends, and emerging technologies relevant to the discipline.
- Managed conflict resolution among staff members professionally.
Resource Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2002.12 - 2024.05
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where students could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provide in-class instructional support or one-on-one sessions as needed.
- Continually pursued professional growth opportunities through conferences, webinars, and coursework to remain current on trends in special education pedagogy and best practices.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education student/teacher schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Sciences
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2002
High School Diploma -
WestBrook High School
Beaumont, TX05.1986
Skills
- Teaching Excellence
- Collaborative decision-making
- Faculty Leadership
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Approachable leader
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Transformative leadership
- Consulting
- Performance Benchmarking
Certification
- Texas State Board of Educator Certification - Expires 01/31/2026:
- Special Education EC-12
- English, Language Arts, & Reading 4-8
Timeline
SpED Dept. Chairperson/ARD Facilitator
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2014.08 - 2024.05
Resource Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2002.12 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Sciences
University of The Incarnate Word
High School Diploma -
WestBrook High School
- Texas State Board of Educator Certification - Expires 01/31/2026:
- Special Education EC-12
- English, Language Arts, & Reading 4-8
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