CHERYL J. WELLS
University City
Summary
Instructional professional with strong background in educational support, classroom management, and lesson implementation. Skilled in fostering collaborative environment and adapting to changing needs to ensure student success. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and focus on achieving measurable results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Jackson Park Elementary School
University City, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Support classroom teachers with instructional needs to keep efficiency in curriculum
- Provide one-on-one support or small group instruction for those students who need additional help, reinforcing the lessons taught by the teacher
- Support with classroom management to keep and maintain a positive and effective learning environment for all students
- Provide administrative tasks and support for the building as needed
1:1 Sub Support
Jackson Park Elementary School
University City, MO
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Offer daily 1:1 support for students receiving SSD services
- Record and document daily behavior in/out of the classroom
- Follow specific interventions and strategies put into place to avoid a crisis
- Adhere to the proper protocols and channels for escalation
Building Substitute Teacher
Jackson Park Elementary School
University City, MO
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Adhere to a daily schedule which includes support to classroom teachers in whatever capacity is needed
- Cover classrooms for teachers when they are absent or away from the building to assist students with their education by continuing with the lesson plan for the day
- Support for the school’s main office secretary or wherever necessary throughout the day
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
05-2027
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Information Systems
Tennessee State University
01.2003
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Vast amount of experience in public speaking/presentations
- Successfully conducted live workshops for training and learning purposes representing as the subject matter expert
- Well versed in all forms of communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with 2nd and 3rd parties to resolve customer issues/complaints
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to multi-task with efficiency while producing accurate results
- Able to manage and handle important and confidential paperwork appropriately and according to company standards and practices
- Achieved the goal of 100% compliance in employee file record-keeping for yearly audits
- Analytical Skills
- Able to gather, compile and understand data for input and output needs and requirements
- Able to apply logical thinking to situations that may arise to offer the best solutions to critical problems that are contributing factors to an organization’s unproductively
- Student needs support
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
Websites
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Jackson Park Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
1:1 Sub Support
Jackson Park Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Building Substitute Teacher
Jackson Park Elementary School
12.2021 - 01.2025
Master of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Information Systems
Tennessee State University