Cheryl Valle
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Versatile Educator with 40 years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities. Supplemental skills in providing and assisting with assessments and proctoring with state mandated testing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning.
- Attended professional development workshops related to working with exceptional children when available.
- Supported Exceptional Children Teacher in developing positive behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress or any concerns that may arise.
- Assisted in adapting materials and resources based on individual student's needs.
- Organized instructional materials such as books, worksheets, art supplies, for use in the classroom.
- Helped students develop communication skills by providing verbal cues, modeling appropriate behaviors, and encouraging self-expression through various methods.
- Administered tests and assessments as directed by the teacher or school administration.
- Provided emotional support to children who needed additional guidance or encouragement.
- Implemented interventions designed to increase student success within the classroom setting.
TUTORING SERVICES
WyzAnt Tutoring, Reach Success
08.1989 - Current
- One on one instruction in targeting the students learning needs
- Preparing papers, planning daily activities) Study Skills Support parent/child learning advancement goals
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of each student's learning style.
- Provided emotional support to help build self-esteem and confidence levels within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Instructed special needs students in basic math concepts and provided individualized support to ensure understanding.
- Created lesson plans based on student IEPs.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with homework assignments, tests, and other academic activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Exceptional Children's Instructional Assistant
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Integrated accommodations into daily instruction to ensure access to curriculum content.
- Provided support services such as counseling or personal care assistance when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to support students' academic success.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices for teaching exceptional children.
- Encouraged students to participate in special education activities that foster creativity and self-expression.
- Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement and motivation.
- Created a safe learning environment for students with disabilities.
- Consulted with other professionals such as speech-language pathologists or occupational therapists on behalf of exceptional children's needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and specialists to develop strategies for meeting the needs of exceptional children.
Teacher's Assistant
Wake County Public Schools System
Cary, NC
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
ITINERANT TESTER
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.1999 - 06.2018
- Provides and secures language testing materials during testing activity
- Administers oral reading, and writing language proficiency tests
- Enters test scores on appropriate database
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assigned tasks
- Ability to develop rapport and gain cooperation of students and staff.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Provide instruction in small group settings
- Grading instructional materials
- Provide support for student's needs
- Utilizing sign language for clarity in communication when needed for faculty and staff members.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Provide one on one assistance for a deaf student with additional special needs
- Assisted student with independent skills
- Mediated sign language as communication needed between S.L.S' Teacher and Staff
- Assisted S.L.S
- Teacher in providing educational prompts for student.
HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
Nevada Association For The Handicapped
Las Vegas, NV
04.1996 - 04.1998
- Supervised clients work productivity
- Provided on site training per client
- Provided documentation for workload per client
- Provided documentation for behavior issues.
CASE MANAGER
Nevada Association For The Handicapped
Las Vegas, NV
04.1996 - 04.1998
- Supervised staffs ratio vs
- Clients
- Engaged in weekly meetings at State Office regarding clients behavioral and productivity issues
- Collected imperative data from staff regarding clients various needs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINEEE
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
08.1990 - 03.1996
- Assisted Resource Teacher with instructional materials
- Instructed small group settings with learning disabled students
- Assisted in developing learning disabled students educational needs
- Encouraged motivation towards learning disabled students confidence level.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - American Sign Language l
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - American Sign Language ll
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - Interpreting l
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Literacy Support
- Social Skills Development
- Teaching Strategies
- Transition Planning
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Support
- Test Preparation
- Punctuality
- Parent Communication
- Test Administration
References
Availabie upon request.
Accomplishments
- Awarded: Nevada Association For The Handicapped Employee of the Month February 1998
- Awarded High Standard of Excellence at Valley High School (Clark County School District) December 2001
- Recognized As A Valued Employee with a Rave Review With Clark County School District January 2014
- Recognized As A Valued Employee with a Rave Review With Clark County School District January 2014
Timeline
Exceptional Children Teacher's Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2021 - Current
Exceptional Children's Instructional Assistant
Durham Public Schools
04.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Wake County Public Schools System
08.2018 - 04.2019
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Clark County School District
01.2001 - 01.2005
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Clark County School District
01.2000 - 01.2001
ITINERANT TESTER
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1999 - 06.2018
HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
Nevada Association For The Handicapped
04.1996 - 04.1998
CASE MANAGER
Nevada Association For The Handicapped
04.1996 - 04.1998
SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINEEE
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.1990 - 03.1996
TUTORING SERVICES
WyzAnt Tutoring, Reach Success
08.1989 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Los Angeles Southwest College
Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language l
Community College of Southern Nevada
Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language ll
Community College of Southern Nevada
Some College (No Degree) - Interpreting l
Community College of Southern Nevada
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