Cindy Ligon
Smiths Station High School
Smiths,AL
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Professional Educator experienced in designing and delivering impactful training programs. Achieved measurable results by fostering collaborative environments and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention. Focused on continuous improvement through effective curriculum development, instructional design, and adaptive classroom management.
Work History
EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHER
5 Years 3 Months- Taught Education and Training Pathway courses, including Education and Training Internship, Careers in Education, Foundations in Education, and Practices in Education. In the past, I have taught Early Childhood Education too.
- Facilitated activities for Future Teachers of Alabama chapter at school.
- Fostered engaging learning atmosphere, sharing passion for education and mentoring future leaders.
- Organized Socktober, which serves area Veterans Home, Adoption Ministry, and Senior Living Home
- Smiths Station High School is a large public school serving over 1,500 students in grades 9-12.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
25 Years 4 Months- Taught self-contained kindergarten for 25 years at Smiths Station Primary which was a K-1 school and then at East Smiths Station when the district transitioned our elementaries to K-6 schools
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 15-20 students, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented flexible seating and learning stations
- Contributed to School Improvement Committee, interviewing prospective teachers and administrators, coaching Science Olympiad teams, and organizing events to foster community involvement.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents to regularly communicate student progress and address individual learning needs.
- Served on the School Improvement Committee for many terms, committee to interview prospective teachers and administrators, coached Science Olympiad teams, and helped organize many student involvement events: choir, daddy/daughter dance, math/reading night, parent involvement committee, food drives, etc.
- Awarded Teacher of the Year 2002-2003 and 2016-2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
M.D. - Ed Leadership
Skills
Classroom management and organization
Lesson planning
Active listening and communication
Adaptability
problem-solving and troubleshooting
Relationship Building
Empathy skills
Creativity
Family
Child and Human Development
De-escalation and conflict resolution
Collaborative learning
student engagement
Educating and onboarding
Accomplishments
- Awarded Teacher of the Year 2002-2003 and 2016-2017
- Organizes Socktober, which serves area Veteran's Home, Adoption Ministry, and Senior Living Home
Certification
- Professional Certificate, 1996-08-09, P-3, 2025-12-26, 2031-06-30
- Leadership Certificate, 2025-12-26, 6-12, 2025-12-26, 2031-06-30
- Family and Consumer Sciences Ed (FACS) Add-on Certification, 2023-01-01
Involvement
- Served on the School Improvement Committee
- Coached Science Olympiad teams
- Helped organize many student involvement events: choir, daddy/daughter dance, math/reading night, parent involvement committee, food drives
- Sponsor of the school's chapter of Future Teachers of Alabama and CTSO, FCCLA
Timeline
EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHER
Smiths Station High School
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Smiths Station Primary and East Smiths Station Elementary
01.1996 - 05.2021Read More
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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TROY UNIVERSITY
M.D. from Ed Leadership
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