Chelsye I. Spikes

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Lake Charles, LA 70601

Phone: 337-***-**** E-Mail: aduyjm@r.postjobfree.com Education

McNeese State University Fall 2017-Spring 2018

Major: General & Basic Studies

Concentration: Behavioral Studies

Bachelor of Science

Grambling State University Fall 2005-Spring 2007

Major: Elementary Education

Experience

Special Education Teacher, CPSB August 2018-Present Instruct students with a wide variety of mental, emotional, physical, and/or learning disabilities,; provide accommodations for each individual student in both regular and special educational settings; plan meetings with all parties such as parent, teachers, administration, and student to discuss students’ academic/behavioral needs; provide documentation for grades, attendance, lesson plans, state requirements, etc; create inviting and safe educational environment for students and staff; infuse technology into learning objectives; merge with other staff members to create program/event for clubs, fundraisers, faculty meetings, field trips, etc

Table Games Dealer, Isle of Capri Casino June 2015-September 2018 Deal casino games such as black jack and carnival games; exchange paper currency for playing chips, explain house rules, such as game rules and betting limits, to patrons; inspected, shuffled and deliver cards to guests in play at gaming table; pay winnings and collect losing bets as established by house rules and procedures of each specific game; verified currency and computed payable odds to pay winning bets; validated currency and notified management

Direct Care Staff/Caregiver, Robinswood School March 2012-June 2015 Promote good behavior by using positive reinforcement method; organized small groups of residents while transitioning to and from outdoor play; addressed behavioral and learning issues with management staff; maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, medication, and meals

Chelsye I. Spikes

Mentor, GSU High Ability Program Summer 2006 & 2007 Helped set goals and work toward achieving them by educating several mentees about various resources available during camp; served as a positive social and academic role model by supporting mentees with involvement on campus; provide an environment that supports constructive feedback on performance; established and maintained trusting relationship with youth

Chelsye I. Spikes