Cynthia Lawrence
Byron Center,MI
Summary
Passionate and organized High School Teacher with 27 years of experience teaching Spanish. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Grandville Public School
Grandville, MI
07.1998 - Current
- Created individualized learning plans tailored to each student's level of proficiency in Spanish.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance for all students enrolled in the class.
- Promoted intercultural understanding by introducing topics related to Hispanic cultures into classroom lessons.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as project-based learning, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction.
- Researched best practices for teaching foreign languages at the secondary level.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in order to create an effective learning environment.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of a comprehensive, proficiency-oriented curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-1995
Skills
- Strong understanding of the Spanish language
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Continuous Professional Development
Timeline
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Grandville Public School
07.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Central Michigan University