Cheryl Hoskinson

3240 Phyllis Court

Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
503-807-3220
Cheryl.hoskinson@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: K-6 Special Education Para Educator
A Highlight of Skills:

Worked with High School students to help a diverse population of

children ages 6-14, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Worked with diverse children ages 6-12 in different settings; foster
childrens camp (Royal Family Kids Camp), camp settings, and Sunday
school
Served special needs children ages 8-12 by helping them to get ready
for school by assisting them in get dressed, feed breakfast, and
catching the bus
Worked with children 8-10 years of age in summer little league
program
Currently enrolled in the para educator program at Portland
Community College pursuing an Associates of Applied Science Degree
Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible to the ever changing needs
of students and staff
Caring, Compassionate, understanding, and professional approach
with students, families, and staff
Relevant Experience

Volunteer Cedar Oak Primary School: West Linn, OR (January 2016June 2016)
Assist in helping Life Learners grades first to fifth to meet their
education and Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals through
supervised teaching and constructive play.
High School Youth Group: River West Church, Lake Oswego, OR
(2015-Present)
Assist in Bible teaching for ninth grade girls. Lead the girls in
supervised teaching.
Advantage Sales and Marketing: Fred Meyers, Tualatin, Oregon
(2014-Present)
Learn to work with the general public hand in hand as I do different
demonstrations every week. For instance, this week is organic cheese.
Sunday School Volunteer: River West Church, Lake Oswego, OR
(2014-Present)

Assist in bible teaching for fourth graders. Lead the children in

supervised teaching and constructive playing during Church service.
Vacation Bible School: River West Church, Lake Oswego, OR (July
2015, and June 2016)
Help lead students ages 9-10 in learning more about the bible. Lead
the students in supervised teaching and constructive playing for a
week at the church.
Stock Handler II: Houstons Inc. Wilsonville, OR (May 2004December 2013)
Learn to be flexible in doing various jobs throughout the warehouse.
Learned to become adaptable to any situation I was presented.
Strengths customer service, attendance, and deadlines.
Volunteer Camp Counselor at Horizon Church Camp in Silverton, OR
(August 2013)
Worked with children from the ages 8-12 to provide them a fun filled
week of activities. Taught the children how to be productive, and work
with each other in a constructive atmosphere.
Volunteer camp Counselor at Royal Family Kids Camp (Foster
Children) (2005-2007)
One week long camps that assisted children with diverse backgrounds
learn to be in a fun and interactive camp site. Taught the Bible with
different lesson plans. Ensured the daily care of all the children
present. Learned to deal with adverse situations.
U.S. Navy Retired: Storekeeper (1984-2004)
Performed a wide range of duties within the management of Navy
personnel. Worked in administrative aspect doing various clerical jobs.
Procured, received, stocked, and inventoried many supplies that the
Navy personnel ordered. Generated and typed orders using Word
perfect, and Microsoft word. Learned to be cooperative in all
situations.
Education
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (1981-1983)
Graduated from college with a dual Bachelor of Science Degree in
Sociology and Religious Studies Degree
Portland Community College, Portland, OR (2014-Present)
Actively attending education classes pursuing an Associate of Applied
Science degree with an ultimate goal of certification as a Special
Education and ESL para educator.
Professional Development
Red Cross Pediatric and Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certified
Food Handlers Certificate, Oregon 2014

MS Basic Computer Skills, Portland Community College, December

2014
Leadership Training Continuum, US Navy 2003