SHERI FISCHER
Independence,MO
Summary
Aiming to leverage skills to successfully fill the Special Education Teacher within the Lee's Summit School District.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Raytown C-2 School District
Raytown, Missouri
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Independence School District
Independence, Missouri
08.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Raytown C-2 School District
Raytown, Missouri
06.2014 - 05.2020
Paraprofessional
Independence School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
Liberty School District
08.2011 - 05.2012
Substitute Teacher
Blue Springs School District
Blue Springs, MO
08.2008 - 05.2011
Fourth Grade Teacher
East Lynne Elementary #40
East Lynne, MO
08.2006 - 05.2008
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Legacy Park Community Center
Lee's Summit, MO
03.2005 - 07.2006
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
All American Fitness
Blue Springs, MO
03.2002 - 03.2005
Development/Fundraising Associate
Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
Kansas City, MO
07.1995 - 09.1998
- Key player in obtaining over $2,000,000 in annual contributions
- Coordinated fundraising, public relations, grant writing, special events, sales, customer service, and newsletter publication to enhance donor engagement and support.
- Secured funding and sponsorship through targeted grant writing for corporations, foundations, and individual donors, contributing to overall fundraising goals.
- Coordinated Annual Direct Mail and Telephone Campaign which raised more than $500,000
- Analyzed and reported on donor giving trends to inform strategy and improve fundraising effectiveness.
- Delivered informative presentations aimed at gaining support from local business and community organizations.
- Speaker for the United Way Speakers' Bureau
- Supervised/managed development assistant
- Created press releases and corresponded with local and out-of-state media
- Maintained Donor Perfect Database
- Delivered a speech at the Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. to share insights and encourage participation.
Education
Masters of Arts - Educational Theory
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-2016
Bachelors of Science - Communication/Public Relations
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO05-1995
Skills
- IEP development
- Special needs assessment
- Behavioral strategies
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Classroom management
- Tech integration
- Child development knowledge
Certification
Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12
Roles And Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities
- Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in the regular education classroom, as well as in specialized education classes and settings
- Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities
- Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities
- Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices and other documentation as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations
- Participates in student eligibility evaluations and reevaluations
- Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis
- Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Raytown C-2 School District
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Independence School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Raytown C-2 School District
06.2014 - 05.2020
Paraprofessional
Independence School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
Liberty School District
08.2011 - 05.2012
Substitute Teacher
Blue Springs School District
08.2008 - 05.2011
Fourth Grade Teacher
East Lynne Elementary #40
08.2006 - 05.2008
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Legacy Park Community Center
03.2005 - 07.2006
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
All American Fitness
03.2002 - 03.2005
Development/Fundraising Associate
Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
07.1995 - 09.1998
Masters of Arts - Educational Theory
University of Central Missouri
Bachelors of Science - Communication/Public Relations
Missouri Western State University