Cheyenne Deeds
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
Yuba City
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Expertise includes implementing behavior support plans, facilitating daily living activities, and promoting community integration. Led operations and supervised staff, ensuring safe and structured environments. Focused on enhancing independence and quality of life for individuals through compassionate, person-centered care.
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
8 Years 8 Months- Provided direct support to individuals with diverse needs in various settings.
- Provide compassionate, person-centered support to students with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, multiple disabilities, behavioral challenges, and significant medical needs.
- Assist with activities of daily living including toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing, mobility assistance, and personal care while promoting dignity, privacy, and independence.
- Assist non-ambulatory students with safe mobility, positioning, and transfers.
- Build trusting relationships that encourage communication, emotional regulation, and independence.
- Monitor behavior, document progress, and communicate observations with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families.
- Respond effectively to behavioral crises while maintaining a calm, therapeutic environment.
- Facilitate Community-Based Instruction by teaching grocery shopping, budgeting, money management, purchasing items, communication skills, and appropriate social interactions.
- Safely transport students into the community while following transportation policies and safety procedures.
- Promote independence by encouraging participation in real-world learning experiences.
- Frequently served as the lead staff member during teacher and permanent staff absences.
- Led classroom operations during teacher and permanent staff absences, ensuring continuity of support and services for students.
- Coordinated daily classroom activities to maintain a structured environment. to ensure continuity of services and a structured, safe environment.
- Served as the primary point of contact for classroom operations while communicating with administrators and support staff.
- Assisted with orienting substitute staff to classroom routines, student supports, and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding daily activities, behaviors, student progress, and significant incidents.
- Documented daily activities, behaviors, student progress, and significant incidents to provide comprehensive insights into student development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, including teachers, nurses, and therapists, to implement individualized education and behavior plans, enhancing student support.
- Maintained confidentiality of student information to protect privacy while adhering to professional and ethical standards.
Substitute Special Education Paraeducator
1 Year 5 Months- Adapted to diverse special education classrooms, enhancing learning environments for students with varied developmental, behavioral, and medical needs.
- Supported daily living skills and classroom instruction, facilitating personal care and effective behavior management.
- Built positive relationships with students and staff, promoting a structured and safe classroom environment.
Cashier / Parts Puller
1 Year 9 Months- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Pulled and verified automotive parts orders for timely delivery, ensuring order accuracy.
- Coordinated multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy and organization in daily operations.
Service Specialist
11 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance customer satisfaction in high-volume retail environment.
- Resolved customer inquiries effectively, ensuring clear communication and prompt assistance.
- Supported customers with friendly, professional service to foster positive shopping experiences.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Direct Support Services
Person-Centered Care
Daily living activities
Behavior intervention planning
Crisis prevention
Community-Based Instruction
Living skills training
Document management
Community transportation
Community transportation
Problem solving
Professional Communication
Certification
- Valid California Driver’s License
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification – Training Scheduled: August 5, 2026
- American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 completed course
- Currently Enrolled in ASL Level 2
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Special Education Paraeducator
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
08.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Cashier / Parts Puller
Riebes Auto Parts
11.2014 - 08.2016Read More
Service Specialist
Save Mart Supermarkets
12.2013 - 11.2014Read More
Yuba City High School
High School Diploma
Read More
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
- Extensive experience providing direct care, behavioral support, community integration, and independent living skills instruction.
- Proven leadership coordinating staff and daily operations during teacher and staff absences.
- Strong ability to remain calm during medical and behavioral emergencies.
- Dedicated to promoting dignity, respect, independence, and person-centered care.