Cindy Throne
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dedicated retired educator with 35 years of experience creating inclusive, engaging experiences for individuals of diverse abilities and needs. Skilled in planning activities, building relationships, encouraging participation, and adapting programs. Known for patience, empathy, organization, and creativity.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
09.1991 - 06.2026
- Spearhead design and implementation of engaging activities that foster creativity, socialization, cognitive stimulation, movement, and enjoyment.
- Tailor activities to individual interests, strengths, and abilities, fostering participation and a sense of achievement.
- Adapt programming to accommodate diverse abilities, personalities, interests, and needs
- Fostered meaningful relationships through patience, empathy, active listening, encouragement, and genuine personal connection.
- Directed group initiatives while fostering a welcoming, positive, and inclusive atmosphere
- Extensive experience crafting games, music activities, celebrations, themed events, educational activities, and hands-on experiences.
- Adjust activities and approaches according to participants' responses, abilities, energy levels, and individual needs.
- Expertly coordinate special events, seasonal celebrations, themed activities, and community-building experiences
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills through extensive engagement with individuals, families, coworkers, and administrators.
- Streamlined scheduling, prepared materials, coordinated activities, and managed multiple responsibilities
- Cultivate positive environment fostering value, inclusion, respect, and success for every individual.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education/English Language And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education/Major-English Language And Lit
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-1991
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Activity planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Literacy strategies
- Michigan teaching certification
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
09.1991 - 06.2026
Master of Arts - Teacher Education/English Language And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education/Major-English Language And Lit
Eastern Michigan University
Additional Roles
- Talent Show Committee Member
- March is Reading Month Committee Member
- One School One Book Committee Member
- Sunshine Committee lead
- Assisted with multiple literacy night events
- Mentored student teachers, pre-student teachers, high school cadet teachers, and new teachers