CHERRY L. DOCTOR

**** ** ***** - #*** - ***** Miami, FL. 33181 - 305-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An experienced educator, advisor; experience with multicultural students from diverse backgrounds, elementary/middle/secondary, adult and professional student population.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus School of Continuing Education

Adult Education Instructor 09/06/16 to Present

•Provide instructions in Grammar Levels 5, 6, & 7

•Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Test)

•Advance Conversation and Listening

Miami Dade College North Campus School of Continuing Education

Adult Education Instructor 06/06/16 to Present

•Provide instructions in GED Language Arts/Grammar

•Provide instructions in TABE in Reading and Language Arts.

•Coordinates and executes all tasks directly related to the ABE/GED or ESOL branch of Adult Education.

Miami Dade College West Campus/Everglades Reentry Correctional Center

Interim Adult Education Teacher 10/26/15 to 06/03/16

•Provide instructions in Language Arts/Grammar for Intensive English Level 5, 6, & 7.

•Provide instructions in TABE for ERCC residents in Reading and Language Arts.

•Coordinates and executes all tasks directly related to the ABE/GED or ESOL branch of Adult Education.

Melrose Elementary School Miami-Dade Public School, Miami, FL.

Full-Time ESE Dept. Chairperson/242271 08/19/13 to 06/05/2015

Supervise, monitor, and evaluate the personnel and students’ daily activities in the Special Education Department. Coordinator for the Functional Assessment of Behavior (FAB) and Section 504. Development of appropriate Individual Educational Plans(IEP’s) and Gifted Students (EP’s), parental meeting notifications, resource instructional plans, suitable academic study packages, monitor computer-based programs, establishment of a basis for transition planning, and outcomes goals, determination of student exit competencies for each outcome area, ESOL exiting, conferencing with administration, other departmental lead teachers, faculty and staff concerning curriculum and implementation of courses.

Plans curriculum and prepares lessons that use appropriate techniques and strategies, which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluate thinking capabilities of students with developmental disabilities; integrates appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process. Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates an energetic learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation. Prepares and writes behavioral observations/assessments to evaluate student progress and collaborate with various staff in sharing updates on student functioning. Uses assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist in the continuous development of the student to determine program eligibility and identify student needs.

Full-Time ESE/VE Teacher Inclusion 08/16/11- 08/19/13

Co-Teaching with the 4th and 5th-grade teachers in Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Prepare and complete Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) and parent conferences for articulation. Proctor for testing, promote parents to attend community in-services presentations by the school. Implemented, Monitored, and Evaluated, The Learning Today (i-Ready.com), MobyMax (Math Literacy)and Imagine Learning Program SPED/ESE/ESOL K-6. Work with Microsoft Office. Sponsor for The Future Educators of America (FEA) that initiated, implemented, and evaluated an after-school science program. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs, offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia.

Miami Jackson Adult Educational Center /Miami, FL. 01/23/12 to 08/25/14

Part-Time Adult ESOL Instructor

Instruct ESL Students: Conservation, Pronunciation (Speaking), Reading, and Writing. Promote Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Fluency in Foundation, Low Beginning, and Advance Levels. Prepare students for CASAS exam. Work with Microsoft Office, and a member of the Curriculum, Textbook, and Technology committees. Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training; engaged in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and center as it relates to latest best practices and teaching techniques.

North Miami Senior High School/Miami-Dade Public School/North Miami, FL. 08/06 to 8/11

Full-Time ESOL/Language Arts 2010-2011

Create lesson plans, exams, and projects in the areas of English Language Learners. Emphasizing Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Fluency.

Students learn to appreciate, compare, and contrast literature and other art forms from various cultures, religions, countries, and philosophies. Each section analyzes and synthesizes information from multiple sources to draw conclusions. Work with Microsoft Office. Member of the grant writing team assisted and advised to place National Honor Society (NHS) students for community service. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia.

Full-Time Social Studies Teacher 2009-2010

Create lesson plans, exams and projects base learning activities in American History, American Government, and Economics. Work with Microsoft Office. Member of the grant writing team assisted and advised to place National Honor Society (NHS) students for community service. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia.

Full-Time ESOL Developmental Teacher 2007-2009

Create lesson plans, exams, and projects in the areas of English Language Learners. Emphasizing Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Fluency. Work with Microsoft Office. Member of the grant writing team assisted and advised to place National Honor Society (NHS) students for community service. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia.

Full-Time ESE/VE Teacher 2006 to 2008

Create lesson plans, exams and projects in the areas of general science, earth space, and physical sciences for Special and General Education students; ESE inclusion teacher. Prepare and complete Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) and parent conferences for articulation. Member of the school’s grant writing team. Work with Microsoft Office. Member of the grant writing team assisted and advised to place National Honor Society (NHS) students for community service. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs, offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia.

North Miami Middle School/Miami-Dade Public School/North Miami, FL.08/01 to 05/30/06

Full-Time Science Teacher FL#242271

Create lesson plans, exams and projects for 8th-grade students in the areas of general science, earth space, and health sciences for Special and General Education students. Member of the school’s grant writing team. Referred parents to appropriate community and social service programs offer advice in making recommendations and modifications for self-advocacy and academia. Sponsor for 5000 Role Model.

Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus - Community Education/Miami, FL - 06/06 to 12/07

Part-Time Instructor

Instruct adult students in the GRE English and Math preparations for upper division education as well as SAT English and Math preparations for a college education.

Miami Dade College Interamerican Campus/School of Education/Miami, FL.01/04 to 12/10

Part-Time Bachelor’s Degree Teaching Program

Various courses in lower and upper-level division (Exceptional Students K-12)

Instruct students in etiology, terminology, categories, prevalence, behaviors, characteristics, and pedagogical approaches of the exceptional student; State of Florida subject area and the Florida Educators Accomplished Practices instruction.

Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus/REVEST Program Miami, FL - 05/01 to 01/04

Part-Time Adult Education Instructor/TESOL

Instruct ESL Students: Conservation, Pronunciation, and Level 3A classes; member of the Curriculum, Textbook, and Technology committees.

Lindsey Hopkins Adult Vocational Center Miami, FL 04/00 to 08/01

Part-Time Adult Reading Instructor

Promoted adult literacy by building vocabulary, comprehension, fluency reading skills and sentence structure knowledge (Grammar).

Utilized audio/visual equipment to support classroom methodologies.

Miami Dade College/Hialeah Outreach Center Miami, FL 11/99 to 05/01

Part-Time Academic Advisor Credit and Adult Vocational

Advisement in the following areas: educational goals, courses and program advisement, graduation, transfer requirements and Standard of Academic Progress counseling.

Assists students with creating, following, and adjusting their individualized educational plan (IEP)

Develops and facilitates workshops related to academic advisement, career exploration, and transfer process and employability skills.

EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Graduation pending June 2017

Doctoral program in Organizational Leadership & Minor in Adult Education/TESOL

Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL 08/00 to 06/03

Masters of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Florida International University North Campus Miami, FL. 04/89 to 08/95

Bachelor's of Science in Public Administration

Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL. 1981 to 1995

Degrees Earned

General Studies ‘81; Science Respiratory Therapy ’84; Broadcasting/TV/Films ‘95

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Educator’s Certificate No.# 835008 06/30/14 to 06/30/19

Clinical Educator Trained by the State of Florida 07/31/06

Certified in Exceptional Student Education 05/30/03 to Present

Certified in Biology 6-12 until 2004

META/ESOL endorsed since 05/15/02

Certified Clinical Supervision for Educators 11/27/00 (Miami-Dade Public School)

B.S. Certification Miami Dade College School of Education 02/26/04

Honor College Miami Dade North Campus 10/31/08

Real-estate Sales Licensed No.#675329 03/31/2018

Teaching Adult Basic Education Certified (FLDOE) TABE No.#34517 09/15/16

AWARDS

Florida’s Best Teachers Melrose Elementary Sch. Math Top 30% 2013-2014

http://myflteacher.com/parents.php

The International Library of Poetry 07/2005

Editor’s Choice Award (Poetry.com)

State Attorney’s Office Miami, FL 04/1999

Meritorious Service Award

Miami Dade Community College North Campus Miami, FL.

President of The Mass Media Association Student Club 1993/1995

Miami Dade Community College North Campus/ School of Film/Video Miami, FL. 04/1994

Certificate for Excellence in Radio/TV/Cinema

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

City of Miami - Summer Reading Program Miami, FL 06/2004 to 09/30/15

Reading/ESE Teacher (African Square Park and Athalie Range Park (2013))

Implemented reading instructions and hands-on activities to low-level readers in elementary and middle schools.

Functional Daily Living Skills are available for Adult students 23 years and older with mild to moderate cognitive, academic, and functional deficits in adaptive behavior that would interfere with educational progress in the general education classroom. Instruction focuses on functional academics, community-based instruction, vocational, and personal health. In addition to providing a modified curriculum for students in functional skills classes, this instructional arrangement is designed to foster the age-appropriate inclusion of Adult students into selected instructional and non-instructional school activities. Inclusion goals for these Adult students may include social/emotional skills, improved daily living skills, vocational skills, and increased academic skills. Work closely with Program and Support Coordinators from in and outside Agencies.

Recreational Aide 1 (African Square Park) Miami, FL. Summer 2012

Plans and organizes a recreational activity that is self-sustained by activity fees (i.e., aerobics, ceramics, etc.). Plans, organizes, and instructs children or adults in various recreational or sports activities. Serves as instructor/supervisor of recreational activity. May prepare class schedules and lesson plans as required. Collects and keeps a record of all activity fees and charges. Keeps activity and attendance report. May supervise the work of subordinates. Maintains an inventory of recreational equipment used in the activity. May be required to perform custodial tasks. Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies. Cleans and sets up room for recreational activity. May be required to perform light ground maintenance tasks (i.e., picking up litter on the playground or around recreation facility, garbage disposal, etc.). Performs other related work as required.

INTERESTS

Grant Writing (recipient from public and private grantors) 2005-2010

Grant Writing Evaluator for Children’s Trust 2008-2010

Screen Actors Guild No.#100*****-****-Present

5000 Role Model Sponsor North Miami Middle School 2004-2006

The National Honor Society Sponsor North Miami Senior High 2006-2011

http://nmsh.dadeschools.net/nhs

Future Educators of America (FEA) Melrose Elementary Sch. 2011-2014

National Spelling Bee Sponsor, Melrose Elementary Sch. 2011-2014

ESSAC Committee Secretary, Melrose Elementary Sch. 2014-2015

Kappa Delta Pi Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL. July 2015

PUBLISHED

Doctor, C.L. (June 2014). Archie Smith, Boy Wonder adaptation. Sun Stokes. The Glazer & Lorton Writing Institute of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the University of Miami.

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