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Cindy M. Halsey

Cindy M. Halsey

Arcadia

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Punta Gorda Middle School, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Adept at fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students, I leverage data analysis to enhance curriculum design and student assessment, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Reading Teacher

Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintains FL Teaching Certificate, Reading and ESOL Endorsement
  • Igniting Curiosity: inspire students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and delve deeper into subjects that pique their interest.
  • Prioritizing Critical Thinking: guide students to develop essential critical thinking skills, such as analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving.
  • Effective Learning Strategies: equip students with effective learning strategies and tools to enhance their comprehension, retention, and application of knowledge.
  • Differentiated Instruction: tailor my instruction and assessments to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all students.
  • Collaborative Classroom: foster a collaborative learning environment where students learn from each other and work together to achieve common goals.
  • Strong Relationships: build positive and supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a strong learning community.
  • Valuing and Respecting Everyone: create a classroom culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and included.
  • Other School Site Involvement: PBIS Team, PPC Committee Co-Chair, SAC Member, Union Building Representative, PLC leader, NET Mentor, FCA
  • Serving multiple facets of leadership roles with internships
  • Summer School and Summer Camp: coordinated parent and student involvement in and facilitated Credit Recovery and Reading Camp

AVID Elective Educator

DeSoto High School
Arcadia
01.2019 - 01.2021

AVID Elective Educator

DeSoto Middle School
Arcadia
01.2018 - 01.2019

Kindergarten Educator

Memorial Elementary School
Arcadia
01.2013 - 01.2018

Education

Master of Educational Leadership -

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2026

Teacher Ready Alternative Certification - Teacher Ready Program

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
08-2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum design
  • Student assessment
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Primary to Grade 3
  • ESOL Certified
  • Reading Endorsement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intensive Reading Teacher

Punta Gorda Middle School
01.2021 - Current

AVID Elective Educator

DeSoto High School
01.2019 - 01.2021

AVID Elective Educator

DeSoto Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Kindergarten Educator

Memorial Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2018

Master of Educational Leadership -

Florida Gulf Coast University

Teacher Ready Alternative Certification - Teacher Ready Program

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

George Mason University