Cheryl Walkup
Parker,CO
Summary
Dedicated Educator with 15 years of experience and advanced verbal and written communication skills for delivery of quality instruction and creation of positive learning environment. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery, including Smart Board interactive hardware and software. Improves student engagement by facilitating interactive and collaborative use of classroom devices, digital curriculum and assessments for learning.
I wish to continue to build into the lives of students by fostering growth in knowledge and skills. I want to make an impact by helping students to achieve goals and believe in themselves.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Parker, CO
06.2014 - Current
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing mathematics, phonics, language skills, literature & handwriting, science & technology, and social studies.
- Established literacy centers
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Effectively created lesson plans on a weekly basis
- Differentiated for English Language Learner (ELL) students
- Adhered to the following Curriculum: Saxon Math, Fundations, Open Court, Saxon Phonics, Foss Science, TCI Social Studies, Step up to writing, and Handwriting without Tears
- Taught 2 half day Kindergarten classes since 2018; prior to 2018 taught a full day Kindergarten class
5th Grade Teacher
Challenge To Excellence
Parker, CO
06.2013 - Current
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with student data, routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized field trips & community service activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Used the following curriculum: Saxon Math 5/6, Imagine It Reading, Harcourt Horizons Social Studies, Step Up to Writing.
Student Teacher
Singing Hills Elementary School
Parker, CO
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Attended weekly staff & professional development meetings.
- Integrated technology into content area.
- Taught multiple full days for 4th grade students.
- Used the following curriculum: Story Town, Everyday Math, Scott Foresman Science.
Educational Assistant I (5th Grade)
Gold Rush Elementary School
Parker, CO
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided Assistance to 5th Grade Teachers
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group instruction in both reading & math.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Educational Assistant IV
Gold Rush Elementary School
Parker , CO
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Worked with severe needs students and communicated with their parents.
- Provided assistance to classroom teachers and learning specialists.
- Implemented daily & long range lessons.
- Practiced one-on-one & small group sessions with students.
- Collaborated with teachers and learning specialists to support & improve behavior for students.
- Aided in medical/health needs of special education students.
- Supported life skill learning.
- Undertook clerical work and playground supervision along with in- classroom assistance.
Educational Assistant III & IV
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Parker, CO
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Worked with moderate & severe needs students.
- Assisted teachers, learning specialists, & the parent/gaurdians of special needs students through behavioral support and implementation of daily lessons.
- Utilized small group instruction and supported the needs of individual students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education | Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2012
Skills
- Student records management
- Smart Classroom
- Social skills
- Early childhood development
- Distance Learning
- Common core
- Elementary education
- Student counseling
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team Building
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
06.2014 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Challenge To Excellence
06.2013 - Current
Student Teacher
Singing Hills Elementary School
08.2012 - 12.2012
Educational Assistant I (5th Grade)
Gold Rush Elementary School
10.2011 - 06.2012
Educational Assistant IV
Gold Rush Elementary School
08.2008 - 10.2011
Educational Assistant III & IV
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
08.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education | Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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