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Shannon Cherry

Shannon Cherry

Red Boiling Springs,TN

Summary

Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy, and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning in Social-Emotional and Career Development. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Macon County Board Of Education
Lafayette, TN
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.

Special Education Teacher

Sumner County Board of Education
Portland, TN
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assist in supervising six Special Education Para-Professionals
  • Duties include all responsibilities above, including helping to build the master schedule.

Pharmacy Technician

The Prescription Shoppe
Red Boiling Springs, TN
12.2005 - 10.2015
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
  • Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
  • Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
  • Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
12-2024

Special Education

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
12-2019

Skills

  • Parent Communication
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Motivating students
  • Student Records Management
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Academic Support
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Career Planning
  • Diverse student populations

Affiliations

  • Attending sporting events and concerts with my family.
  • Spending time with family.
  • Work part-time at the Clay County Clerk's office.
  • Helping raise money and with tasks needed for my sons' sports teams.

Accomplishments

  • President Ambassador at Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) and Cumberland University (CU).
  • Student Body Government at Volunteer State Community College
  • The Nichols Award for Improving the Quality of Student Life at Volunteer State Community College
  • National Society for Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa, and many other academic fraternities at VSCC and CU.
  • STEA Cumberland University chapter Vice President.
  • History Tutor Volunteer State Community College.
  • Magna Cum Laude Cumberland University

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Macon County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 07.2024

Special Education Teacher

Sumner County Board of Education
01.2020 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Technician

The Prescription Shoppe
12.2005 - 10.2015

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Lipscomb University

Special Education

Cumberland University

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