Sheri Mitchell
Kings Mountain
Summary
Accomplished educator specializing in differentiated instruction and behavior modification techniques. Expertise in developing educational strategies that enhance literacy and social-emotional skills. Committed to collaboration with families and professionals to support student growth and achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Charlote Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte
08.2016 - Current
- Implement Orton-Gillingham method to successfully teach below grade level students how to read and/or improve reading skills.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated instructional, behavioral, and social lessons tailored to enhance engagement and learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Completed and implemented grade-level lesson plans aligned with district curriculum, utilizing differentiated instruction to effectively address diverse student needs.
- Established and enforced clear rules and routines to create a structured learning environment.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
Shelby
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Modify the general education curriculum for students with special needs, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conferred with parents, administrators, and specialists to develop individualized educational plans that fostered students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques to enhance student interactions.
- Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver
Cleveland County Schools
Shelby
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to enhance understanding of assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and exhibits to support educational objectives and engage students.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips to ensure safety and adherence to school policies.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/ Elementary Education
Limestone University
Gaffney, NC12-2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-1992
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-1992
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated teaching
- Special education
- Behavior modification
- Literacy support
- Multisensory teaching
- Classroom management
- Data-driven decisions
- Student engagement
- Orton Gillingham trained
- Social-emotional skills
Certification
- Safety Care Certification
- Orton Gillingham Trained
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Charlote Mecklenburg Schools
08.2016 - Current
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver
Cleveland County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/ Elementary Education
Limestone University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gaston College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gaston College