Cheryl Honeycutt

Professional Summary

Early Childhood Development student who recognizes the first few years of a child’s life are highly formative and influential. Adopts a nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance. Active in autism community. Proponent of early intervention for developmental delays. Thirty-five years of experience as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of children with special needs.

Skills                                                                                                                                 

Currently raising a child with autism

Proven leader

Familiar with PECS, ABA and behavior intervention

Problem solver

Familiar with IEP requirements and implementation

Quick to learn and adapt

MS Office proficient

Experienced in confidentiality requirements and

adherence to Privacy Act

First Aid and CPR certified

Experience

Volunteer, 08/2016 to Current

Benefield Elementary School – Lawrenceville, Georgia

Assist in Pre-K classroom utilizing early intervention techniques; behavior modification; sensory integration; social and life skills facilitation; and academic preparation for non-verbal students with autism. Help to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Assist in Parent Volunteer Center analyzing and organizing government required documents.

Caregiver, 05/1999 to 12/2015

Family Home Health Care – Ideal, Georgia

Provided practical care for terminally ill husband through 12 years of battles with cancer. Provided practical care for father from onset of blindness through numerous debilitating illnesses. Responsible for personal care, case management, and medication management of both. Coordinated travel arrangements, doctors’ appointments, hospice scheduling.

Education                                                                                                                                                   

B.I.S. Candidate Human Learning and Development: Early Childhood Education, Current Senior

Georgia State University – Atlanta, Georgia

Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, 1994

Florida Community College at Jacksonville – Jacksonville, Florida

Emphasis on Early Childhood Education

Recipient of Student Affairs Scholarship/South Campus Volunteer Office Coordinator

Graduated with honors, Phi Theta Kappa member

Interests                                                                                                                  

Autism. Neuroplasticity. Synaptic pruning. Metacognition in early learners.