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Cindy Rhines

Cindy Rhines

South Beloit,IL

Summary

As a life-long educator and "lover of literature", I am passionate about communicating with and writing for a diverse audience. My writing is purposeful and engaging. I include personal and authentic experiences. I use as creative and thought provoking questions that leave the reader both reflecting and contemplating new perspectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Circulation Desk Coordinator

Beloit College
03.2024 - Current
  • Provides any and all library circulation needs students, staff and faculty at the college.
  • Regularly communicates with college faculty and staff through email and other written communication in order to serve their needs.
  • Works in cooperation with other colleges and institutions in order to provide resources through Interlibrary Loan.
  • Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all meet their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
  • Enhances patron satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.Trains and mentors college student staff on best practices in customer service and assisting patrons in using the library resources.
  • Creates and maintains student worker schedules.

Middle School English/Social Studies Teacher

Prairie Hill School District
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Developed Standard-Based Lessons according to District Curriculum.
  • Developed and maintained a classroom atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration, teaching respect for peers.
  • Developed grade level and differentiated formative and summative assessments appropriate for middle school students.
  • Contributed to team planning with coworkers including creating and scoring student assessments as well as collaborating on shared lessons.
  • Assessed and interpreted relevant student data in order to tailor lessons to curriculum and individual needs.
  • Provided timely feedback to students in order to enhance performance.
  • Regularly communicated with parents regarding their child's progress.

Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Prairie Hill School District
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Enhanced athletes' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
  • Improved team performance by developing and implementing strategic game plans and practice sessions.
  • Developed players' teamwork abilities by organizing team-building activities and fostering a positive team culture.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Prairie Hills School District
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Substituted in various classrooms for both daily needs and long-term assignments for ELA, Social Studies, Math, P.E. and Art. In addition, I served as the school librarian for an interim period.
  • Completed classroom teacher's specified daily lesson plans as well as assisted in assessing students progress, class participation, and behavior.

School Improvement Data Coach

Regional Office Of Education
07.2007 - 04.2012
  • Serviced schools within the RPS 205 District through a grant-based program.
  • Developed rapport with the teachers and administrators at various schools.
  • Developed data teams with teachers in common subject areas with the goal of assessing student achievement.
  • Encouraged data-driven decisions based on data analysis and interpretation.
  • Developed data visualizations (graphs etc.) to show and discuss complex data sets in order to raise student achievement.
  • Met with classroom teachers to brainstorm and discuss methods of improving instruction to raise student achievement.
  • Provided feedback to teams and additional resources for teachers and administrators to reach performance goals.

Education

Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing

University of Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, NH
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology State of Illinois Teaching Certificate

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Communicates clearly both with individuals as well as large and small groups
  • Maintains a high level of organization and is detail oriented
  • Familiar with online research websites and use of technology
  • Ability to relate to people of all ages and experience
  • Ability to maintain data and record keeping
  • Values teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Circulation Desk Coordinator

Beloit College
03.2024 - Current

Middle School English/Social Studies Teacher

Prairie Hill School District
08.2017 - 05.2020

Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Prairie Hill School District
08.2017 - 10.2019

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Prairie Hills School District
08.2013 - 05.2017

School Improvement Data Coach

Regional Office Of Education
07.2007 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology State of Illinois Teaching Certificate

Trinity International University

Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing

University of Southern New Hampshire

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