Reading, Dogs, Music, TV, Movies, Baseball
Candice Cantin
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To secure a position as a teacher, curriculum educator, or educational specialist at a preschool, learning center, or school
Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Knowledgeable educator with solid foundation in educational practices and individualized student learning plans. Proven ability to engage and motivate students, leading to improved academic performance and increased self-confidence. Demonstrates strength in problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor/teacher
Focus Tutors
01.2021 - Current
- Contracted in home tutor K-middle school
- Pre-reading/reading, phonics, writing, beginning math skills
- Pre-K & kindergarten readiness program lead teacher
Reading Specialist/tutor
Rising Stars Tutoring
09.2016 - 12.2020
- For K-6 th graders having dyslexia
- Trained facilitator/administrator in The Barton Learning Program for dyslexic children
- Trained in administrating Dibels testing for reading instruction
Lead Teacher Older
Casy Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2016
- 2s/3year old children
- Responsible for helping organize, plan, and participate in activities that entertain and teach children
- In charge of observing and teaching the testing process for age appropriate skills, such as, fine and gross motor skills, speech, and socialization
- Developed monthly lesson plans and curriculum that is age appropriate, to stimulate children's curiosity
- Built strong relationships with parents, and open to all forms of communication
- Worked closely as part of an existing team of teachers, participating in monthly meetings and age appropriate lessons
Lead Teacher Physical Education
Chanen Preschool
02.2012 - 05.2014
- For 2 - 5 year old children
- Lead several preschool classes with age appropriate physical games, including sports skills and exercising movements
- Assistant teacher older two year olds
- Work aside lead teacher in running circle times, art projects, small and large group play settings, as well as helping with food preparation and clean up
Floater
Oxford Learning Center
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Lead teacher for kindergarten through 2 nd grade students
- Head teacher for students working with online school program
- Expertise in subjects such as math, history, science, language arts, as well as art and music
- Responsible for learning Arizona Virtual Academy computer system, and working with online teachers for the state of Arizona
Head Coach
Jumpbunch
10.2010 - 05.2011
- For 2 - 5 year old children teaching sports and fitness
- Lead sports coach teaching preschool children sports and fitness classes including: baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics
- Responsibilities included teaching children age-appropriate basic sport skills, as well as helping with fine and large gross motor work
Head Teacher for Kindergarten Students for Before and After School Program
Kiva Elementary School
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Planned a variety of activities, including daily themed art projects, science, and social studies related activities
- Responsible for the preparation of weekly lesson plans
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
12.1995
- Relevant Coursework: Minor in linguistics & Endorsement in Child Development
Skills
- Language Development
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Interactive Activity Development
- Sensitivity to Children's Needs
- Understanding of Early Childhood Development
- Effective Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Reading Development Facilitation
- Beginning Reading Skills
- Physical Education
- Tutoring
- Writing Skills
- Teaching
- Sports Coaching
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Autism Experience
- Childcare
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Literacy Education
- Problem-solving skills
- Patience and empathy
- Creative thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- In-person tutoring
- Confidence building
- Homework assistance
- Student motivation
- Learning techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson planning
- Reading comprehension
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment and evaluation
- Child development
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning plans
- Literacy development
- Writing assessments
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Facilitated Barton Reading and Spelling through Level 10.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Certification
- CPR Certification, Present
- First Aid Certification, Present
- Trained in Dibels, Present
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance, 01/24, 01/30
- Fundations Reading Program for Kindergarten, 12/23
- Handwriting Without Tears, 01/24
- Learning Without Tears; Unlocking Reading Success for Neurodivergent Students 3/25
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Tutor/teacher - Focus Tutors
01.2021 - Current
Reading Specialist/tutor - Rising Stars Tutoring
09.2016 - 12.2020
Lead Teacher Older - Casy Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2016
Lead Teacher Physical Education - Chanen Preschool
02.2012 - 05.2014
Floater - Oxford Learning Center
08.2011 - 01.2012
Head Coach - Jumpbunch
10.2010 - 05.2011
Head Teacher for Kindergarten Students for Before and After School Program - Kiva Elementary School
08.1997 - 05.1998
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Work Availability
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morning
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Interests
Languages
English
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
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