Stacey Chesher
Leesville,LA
Summary
Intuitive professional offers expertise in curriculum implementation and student assessment. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sabine Parish School Board
Many, LA
08.2018 - Current
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Teacher
Faith Training Christian Academy
Leesville, La
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Taught 7th and 8th Grade Math
- Taught 9th Grade ELA
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate
- Excellent classroom management
Teacher
First Assembly Christian Academy
Leesville, LA
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, standardized tests.
- Developed interesting lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
- Tracked student progress using electronic grading system
- Instructed and monitored students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Provided feedback on student work
- Maintained accurate and complete records of student progress and development
- Demonstrated preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Social Service Analyst 2
Department of Children and Family Services
Leesville, LA
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- Interpreting and applying complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, program directives, and agency policies and procedures.
- Interviewing clients/applicants to obtain information, assess employment and educational history, work abilities, and training interests in order to determine the support services needed.
- Served as case manager for assigned caseload by recording findings, recommendations and services provided; completes case record forms and any necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
- Explained program to applicants and discusses its rules and procedures, assesses clients' willingness and ability to comply with program mandates, identifies barriers to participation, and selects resources to eliminate barriers.
- Assisted with representing the agency on client appeals and appeal hearings by compiling the Summary of Evidence and other agency documentation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA05-2026
Psychology/Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK07-1994
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Positive and encouraging
- Adept classroom manager
- Self-motivated
- Fast learner
- Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency
- Clear public speaking skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Team collaboration
- Data collection
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sabine Parish School Board
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Faith Training Christian Academy
08.2010 - 05.2012
Teacher
First Assembly Christian Academy
08.2003 - 05.2010
Social Service Analyst 2
Department of Children and Family Services
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Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana Christian University
Psychology/Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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