Elizabeth Cheney
Clearfield
Summary
Dynamic SPED Teacher at Spectrum Academy Charter School, adept at developing Individualized Education Plans and fostering social-emotional learning. Proven ability to enhance student independence through effective life skills training and crisis intervention. Committed to collaboration and continuous professional development, ensuring tailored support for diverse learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Teacher
Spectrum Academy Charter School
North Salt Lake
08.2013 - Current
- Guided students through high school transition, equipping them with essential life skills for post-graduation success.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring personalized learning and growth for each student.
- Led the creation of the school yearbook, fostering teamwork and creativity among students and staff.
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
Bountiful
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Guided clients through personal challenges using diverse therapeutic modalities to foster growth and celebrate achievements.
- Managed client documentation and administrative tasks to ensure seamless therapy sessions and compliance with industry standards.
- Engaged in continuous professional development by studying new advancements in therapy to enhance client support.
Advisor
Rise Services
Riverton
01.2012 - 07.2023
- Provided respite care to foster families, enhancing their ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
- Supported clients with developmental disabilities by teaching essential life skills and guiding them through behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with foster and DSPD clients, offering tailored support to improve their quality of life and independence.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04-2024
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention
- Life skills training
- Client documentation
- Therapeutic modalities
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic techniques
- Crisis management
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Disability awareness
- Professional development
- Mental health assessment
- Special education compliance
- Communication skills
- Special needs students
- Relationship building
- Social-emotional learning
- Project-based learning
- Child development
- Effective listening
- Project management
- Creative writing
- Behavioral management
- Time management
- Creative designing
- Collaboration
- Team building
- Therapy strategies
- Creative problem solving
- Individual therapy
Certification
- Crisis Intervention
- CSW
Accomplishments
- Direct Support Professional of the Year 2020
Affiliations
- Photographer
- Hockey Fan
- Music Enthusiast
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
10.2024 - 03.2025
SPED Teacher
Spectrum Academy Charter School
08.2013 - Current
Advisor
Rise Services
01.2012 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Weber State University
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