School Teacher

CHERIE WILLIAMSON

*** ****** ***** ***. ** Allentown, PA, 18104 610-***-**** **********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

I intend to use best practices to deliver effective instruction to grades k-5 and work with the education community to aid in

the achievement of all learners.

EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA United States

MS Science of Instruction June 2010-December2012

Concentration in Elementary Education GPA 3.68

PA Instructional I Certification

Francis Marion University, Florence, SC

BS Psychology, Aug 1998-May 2002

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Allentown School District, Allentown,PA

Substitute Teacher. April 2013-present

• Implement teacher lesson plans

• Assign student class work and homework

• Maintain classroom control and discipline.

• Complete daily reports to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day's events.

William Loesche Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, Sept 2012-Dec 2012

• Helped create and manage a safe and healthy learning environment for a classroom of 30 students.

• Created and implemented engaging lessons that allowed the curriculum to be accessible to all.

• Assessed student learning through authentic and traditional assessments.

• Communicated and collaborated with other school and professionals, parents, and students.

New Story, Allentown, PA United States

Behavioral Support Staff, Oct 2007 – March 2012

New Story, formerly Milestones Achievement Center, is a small private school for children with Autism

Spectrum Disorders. It was my job to:

• Assist in the implementation of the child’s IEP with focus on both the academic and

behavioral/therapeutic goals.

• Provide one-on-one support and interventions in a school setting.

• Observe and record data related to academic behavior and the progress of the student.

• Assist student as needed with self-care activities such as toileting, eating, etc.

• Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.

• Assist in the care and use of technical devices and/or assistive equipment if needed.

Theraputic Support Staff, Sep 2005 – Oct 2007

• Modeled treatment interventions established by the MT or BSC as documented in the treatment plan.

• Developed progress notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.

• Provided specific interventions in the home, school, or community settings as outlined in the treatment

plan.

• Supported BHRS team, school personnel, and family's efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent.

• Developed progress notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.

Kidspeace, Orefield, PA United States

Childcare Worker, Mar 2004 – Jul 2004

• Provided intensive supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged adolescents in

a compassionate and respectful manner.

• Ensured a safe and secure environment. Acted immediately to remove all dangers or threats to the

welfare of our clients and know the whereabouts of all clients in my care.

• Provided individual counseling as well as facilitated therapeutic groups.

• Supervised daily routines and responsibilities of children and ensured performance of daily self care

tasks assisting when necessary. Provided minor first aid treatment where necessary.

• Communicated all relevant client information obtained by daily supervision to appropriate treatment

team members on a timely basis.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience using smartboards and other forms of classroom technology

• Experience working with board certified behavioral analysts to implement behavioral intervention plans

• Experience with PECS and other forms of assistive technology

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word,Excel, Powerpoint)

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