Cheryl Soderlund
Elementary Teacher
Horton,KS
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Teacher from USD 430 (South Brown County) with a proven track record in fostering student academic and social growth. Excelled in lesson planning and literacy development, enhancing individualized learning through effective team collaboration. Skilled in classroom management and oral communication, improving student engagement and performance. Upbeat elementary teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with good decision-making skills. Focused and dedicated primary school educator 36 years of experience. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades Kindergarten & 1st Gr.
USD 430 (South Brown County
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Analyzed students abilities and coordinated lessons, cooperated with executive staff members and developed individualized learning plans to overcome student obstacles.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Elementary School Teacher Kindergarten, 4th & 5th
USD 105 Rawlins County
08.2008 - 05.2019
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Elementary Teacher Grades K-4
USD 295
08.1988 - 05.2004
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1988
Skills
- Oral communication
- Instructional technology
- Literacy development
- Peer Collaboration
- Play-Based Learning
- Individualized Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades Kindergarten & 1st Gr.
USD 430 (South Brown County
08.2019 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher Kindergarten, 4th & 5th
USD 105 Rawlins County
08.2008 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center
08.2004 - 08.2008
Elementary Teacher Grades K-4
USD 295
08.1988 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Emporia State University