Jeannne Cherney
Summary
Empathetic Intervention Specialist with compassion for special needs individuals and excellent comprehension of developmental issues. Professional yet warm and committed to gaining trust of children and families. Strengths include client education, counseling, referral services, and outreach programs.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
09.2009 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Empowered students by teaching self-advocacy skills and promoting independence within the classroom setting.
- Ensured a smooth transition between grade levels and school settings for students with disabilities through careful planning and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
- Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers, special education staff, and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
Teacher
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
Parma, Ohio
06.2001 - 02.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
Parma, Ohio
09.1981 - 12.1988
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06.2009
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2005
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP development
- Understanding of special education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teaching strategies
- Social Skills Training
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with preschool team in the development of 5-star SUTQ rating.
- Collaborated with Intervention team in student's development and progress
- Researched through collaboration of team members on various
disabilities and implemented goals for individual children based on that research.
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
09.2009 - Current
Teacher
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
06.2001 - 02.2009
Teacher
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
09.1981 - 12.1988
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Cleveland State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cleveland State University