Cindy Towle
Summary
Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Athol Royalston Regional School District
01.1993 - 06.2019
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Instructed up to 26 students individually and in groups on all subjects.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Integrated technology into weekly lesson plans.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Title 1 Teacher
Narragansett Regional School District
09.1992 - 12.1992
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Scheduled 20 hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Instructed up to 24 students individually and in groups in all subjects areas.
- Implemented reading incentive program into daily classroom practices, resulting in [Number]% increase in student grade averages.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Title 1 Teacher
Winchendon Public Schools
10.1991 - 06.1992
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Scheduled 40 hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Instructed up to 30 students individually and in groups in reading and math subjects.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
No Degree - Education
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MABachelor of Arts - Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA06.1991
Athol High School
Athol, MA06.1975
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Organizational skills
Timeline
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Athol Royalston Regional School District
01.1993 - 06.2019
Title 1 Teacher
Narragansett Regional School District
09.1992 - 12.1992
Title 1 Teacher
Winchendon Public Schools
10.1991 - 06.1992
No Degree - Education
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Fitchburg State University
Athol High School
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