Cindy Allen

• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
• Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
• Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Entered data into system (currently QuickBooks and previously Quicken), including reconciliation of bank statements, payroll and filing of all quarterly and annual reports. Also experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel to create reports, including tables, charts, graphs, etc.

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
• Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
• Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
• Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
• Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.

• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
• Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
• Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
• Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
• Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
• Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
• Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
• Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
• Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
• Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
• Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.

Same as previous early childhood teacher duties

• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
• Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
• Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
• Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
• Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
• Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
• Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
• Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
• Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
• Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
• Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
• Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
• Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
• Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
• Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
• Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
• Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
• Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
• Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
• Established positive relationships with students and families.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
• Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.

• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
• Answered phone and handled service call appointments and scheduling enthusiastically and professionally.
• Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
• Maintained accurate payroll records and reports.
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.