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Sheri McClintock

Peoria,Arizona

Summary

To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Life Skills Autism Academy
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
  • Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Legacy Traditional School
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

Heritage Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Pre-School Teacher

Valley Child Care & Learning Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
  • Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.

Office Assistant

Pope Lime Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives
  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.

Kindergarten Teacher

Happy Valley Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Preschool Director

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services
  • Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out
  • Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions
  • Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.

Director of Curriculum

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
06.2004 - 12.2005
  • Introduced interdisciplinary teaching approaches which encouraged holistic learning experiences for students across various subjects.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at integrating technology into classrooms, enhancing learning experiences for students across all grade levels.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust accordingly.
  • Focused on differentiated instruction strategies within the curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Established collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering a unified approach to achieving educational goals.
  • Developed a comprehensive curriculum framework, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices.
  • Established clear performance expectations for faculty members and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing improvement.

Ed Self Contained Teacher

Fowler Elementary School District
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, continuously seeking ways to refine teaching techniques and stay current on educational trends.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and guidance for personal growth and academic achievement.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data-driven decision-making to inform future instruction.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies, resulting in a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Knowledgeable with target clients
  • Excellent Organization Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Efficient and Effective Communication Skills

Professional Highlights

  • 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher, Heritage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ, 2018-01-01, 2022-12-31, Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible., Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests., Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations., Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems., Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Pre-School Teacher, Valley Child Care & Learning Center, Glendale, AZ, 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory., Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement., Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement., Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
  • Office Assistant, Pope Lime Company, Phoenix, AZ, 2014-01-01, 2016-12-31, Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives., Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages., Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
  • Kindergarten Teacher, Happy Valley Charter School, Peoria, AZ, 2010-01-01, 2014-12-31, Read books to entire classes or to small groups., Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests., Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Preschool Director, The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students, Peoria, AZ, 2006-01-01, 2010-12-31, Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems., Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services., Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out., Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements., Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions., Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Life Skills Autism Academy
12.2022 - Current

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Legacy Traditional School
07.2022 - 11.2022

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

Heritage Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2022

Pre-School Teacher

Valley Child Care & Learning Center
01.2016 - 06.2018

Office Assistant

Pope Lime Company
01.2014 - 01.2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Happy Valley Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2014

Preschool Director

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students
01.2006 - 01.2010

Director of Curriculum

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
06.2004 - 12.2005

Ed Self Contained Teacher

Fowler Elementary School District
08.2002 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Sheri McClintock