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Cindy Shane

Napa,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Vallejo City Unified School District, specializing in student-centered teaching and adaptive learning techniques. Proven track record in enhancing literacy skills through innovative, science-based instruction. Strong collaborator and mentor, fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic growth and community engagement among students and staff.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Vallejo City Unified School District
08.2011 - Current
  • Currently teaching second grade students in all subject areas.
  • Past experience in teaching first and third grade students.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.

Teacher Leader

Vallejo City Unified School District
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, maximizing student understanding of interconnected concepts.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow educators focused on innovative teaching techniques aimed at increasing student engagement levels during lessons.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement in school events and foster a sense of community among classmates.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Provided timely feedback on student work, offering constructive criticism and praise to motivate continued improvement in both academics and personal growth.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies aimed at improving reading comprehension skills among struggling readers.

Reading Intervention Teacher

Vallejo City Unified School District
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
  • Taught reading to individual and small groups in grades K-5
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for reading intervention instruction, enhancing their teaching skills and ensuring consistency across grade levels.
  • Played an active role in school-wide literacy initiatives, collaborating with other educators to promote a campus culture of continuous improvement in reading proficiency.
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective reading intervention programs for struggling students.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

Education

California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Reading Certificate

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Student-centered teaching methods
  • Adaptive learning techniques
  • Team-based learning
  • Group instruction proficiency
  • California curriculum compliance
  • Science based literacy instruction

Timeline

Teacher

Vallejo City Unified School District
08.2011 - Current

Teacher Leader

Vallejo City Unified School District

Reading Intervention Teacher

Vallejo City Unified School District

California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Saint Mary's College of California

Reading Certificate

Saint Mary's College of California

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Sacramento

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