Cheryl Oyaski
Coralville
Summary
Seasoned classroom teacher dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. Focus on creating a stimulating environment where students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
Phoenix
08.1993 - 05.2025
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
Master of Arts - Library Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08-1999
Skills
- In addition to teaching in the classroom, I was a Reading First Coach and "Turnaround" Coach providing support for colleagues
- Classroom management, team collaboration, parent communication, dyslexia training, using data to monitor and adjust instruction, and small group instruction
Accomplishments
- WESD Lamp of Learning Award
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
08.1993 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Library Science
University of Arizona