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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Languages
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Callie Cheever

Denver

Summary

Dynamic Accessibility Coordinator at Metropolitan State University with a proven track record in advocacy and case management. Expertise in accessible technology has successfully led initiatives enhancing the university experience for students with disabilities. Renowned for fostering inclusive environments through strong team leadership and effective communication skills. Committed to driving impactful change within educational settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Accessibility Coordinator

Metropolitan State University
Denver
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Provided accommodation, accessible technology, case management, and guidance to students with disabilities at a diverse, open-enrollment university.
  • Helped manage and guide a group of students in their advocacy efforts on campus.
  • Participated in multiple outreach events and exploratory meetings with students with disabilities who are interested in attending college.
  • Helped students transferring from community colleges understand and navigate the systems of a major university.
  • Advocated for university-wide changes that would enrich the experience and safety of students with disabilities.

MSW Intern

Access Center at Metropolitan State University
Denver
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Designed a comprehensive curriculum for instructing faculty on ableism.
  • Directed case management for students with disabilities.

Behavior Technician

Autism Home Support Services
Centennial
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Delivered Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with disabilities.

Lead Teacher

Hope Montessori Academy
Westminster
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed team in curriculum implementation.
  • Crafted and executed an educational curriculum for toddlers.
  • Assessed students’ progress, and communicated with parents about children’s performance.

Behavioral Technician

Virginia Institute of Autism
Charlottesville
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Implemented comprehensive ABA therapy programs for children with autism.

Childcare Provider

Knopp Family
Seattle
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Developed engaging educational activities tailored to unique learning needs.

Executive Director

Lifeline Partnership
Washington
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated bi-weekly social and spiritual events for adults with disabilities.
  • Raised funds to support nonprofit organization.
  • Presented financial updates to the board of directors regarding budget allocations.
  • Managed a team of volunteers to facilitate event execution.

Assistant Teacher

Bright Beginnings, Inc.
Washington
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Enhanced school readiness for 4-year-olds through Head Start program.

Respite Care Worker

Camp Eden Wood
Eden Prairie
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Delivered comprehensive care to individuals with disabilities in a respite setting.

Counselor

Friendship Ventures
Eden Prairie
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw various activities and managed staff.

Tutor

St. Olaf Academic Support Center
Northfield
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Tutored non-native English speakers in Introductory Psychology.

Intern

St. Olaf Academic Support Center
Northfield
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • Advocated for change and better assistance programs for students with disabilities.
  • Facilitated student learning through accessible technology training.

Education

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Virginia Curry School of Education
Charlottesville, VA
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Middle Eastern Studies

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
01.2009

Skills

  • Case management
  • Accessible technology
  • Advocacy strategies
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Budget planning
  • Student engagement

Volunteer Experience

  • Food Stocker, Metro Caring, Denver, CO, 03/01/22, 05/31/22, Helped stock the food shelves at Metro Caring, which is an organization that provides a dignified food shopping experience for people who are experiencing food insecurity.
  • Teaching Intern, West Central Primary, Fluvanna, VA, 09/01/16, 12/31/16, Taught in a self-contained early childhood special education classroom., Worked with mentor teacher and University advisor to assess and develop instruction for 8 children with special needs.
  • Occupational Therapy Volunteer, Leaps and Bounds, Washington, DC, 09/01/11, 12/31/11, Assisted certified Occupational Therapist in individual and group treatment for elementary-aged children with developmental delays.
  • Resource Room Volunteer, Greenvale Elementary, Northfield, MN, 09/01/09, 12/31/09, Worked with children with mild disabilities on reading, writing, and math skills.

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Walking the dogs
  • Hiking in the mountains
  • Going to movies.

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accessibility Coordinator

Metropolitan State University
01.2023 - 01.2025

MSW Intern

Access Center at Metropolitan State University
01.2022 - 01.2023

Behavior Technician

Autism Home Support Services
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lead Teacher

Hope Montessori Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018

Behavioral Technician

Virginia Institute of Autism
01.2015 - 01.2016

Childcare Provider

Knopp Family
01.2012 - 01.2013

Executive Director

Lifeline Partnership
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Teacher

Bright Beginnings, Inc.
09.2009 - 12.2009

Counselor

Friendship Ventures
06.2008 - 08.2008

Respite Care Worker

Camp Eden Wood
01.2008 - 01.2009

Tutor

St. Olaf Academic Support Center
01.2008 - 05.2008

Intern

St. Olaf Academic Support Center
06.2006 - 08.2006

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Virginia Curry School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Middle Eastern Studies

St. Olaf College
Callie Cheever