Cathy Cekinovich
Follansbee
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Hancock County School District
06.2022 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Hancock County School District
06.2014 - 06.2022
- Taught and administered phonics, spelling, and handwriting using the Fundations curriculum.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Elementary Teacher, Kindergarten
Hancock County School District
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Teacher, Math Intervention - Grades 2, 3, and 4
Hancock County School District
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning for students based on assessments and WV state standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Salem University
Salem, WV06-2020
Elementary Education
West Liberty University, Bachelor of Art
West Liberty, WV12-2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Oral communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Interactive learning
- Organizational skills
- Elementary education
- Individualized learning
- Student testing
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - West Virginia Department of Education.
- Educational Leadership Certificate
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Hancock County School District
06.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Hancock County School District
06.2014 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher, Kindergarten
Hancock County School District
09.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher, Math Intervention - Grades 2, 3, and 4
Hancock County School District
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Elementary Education Certification - West Virginia Department of Education.
- Educational Leadership Certificate
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Salem University
Elementary Education
West Liberty University, Bachelor of Art
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