Cindy Kanter Kolander
Freeport
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Long Term Substitute- Culinary Arts
Brazosport Isd- Brazoswood High School
Lake Jackson
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse classroom environments per teacher plans.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying needs.
- Maintained a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Assisted in administrative tasks, including attendance and grading records.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Substitute Teacher 7-12
Brazosport Isd
Lake Jackson
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans provided by regular teachers during absences.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with staff regarding student needs and progress.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Long Term Substitute- 8th Grade Math
Brazosport Isd- Lake Jackson Intermediate
Lake Jackson
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse classroom environments per teacher plans.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying needs.
- Maintained a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Assisted in administrative tasks, including attendance and grading records.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Long Term Substitute- World History
Brazosport Isd- Brazoswood High School
Lake Jackson
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided a positive transition for students after teacher left the district, and I took over.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse historical topics and themes.
- Facilitated discussions to promote critical thinking and historical analysis among students.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and addressed any disciplinary issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance and behavior for reporting purposes.
Private Tutor
Self employed
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed personalized lessons for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions in various subjects to enhance student understanding.
- Assessed student progress regularly to adapt teaching strategies as needed.
Registration Specialist and Truancy Officer
Texas Virtual Schools
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed student registration processes for online courses and programs.
- Maintained accurate records in the student information system for compliance.
- Utilized multiple computer systems to access student information, update records, verify eligibility.
- Monitored student attendance and identified patterns of truancy.
- Maintained accurate records of all interventions made in order to monitor progress towards reducing truancy rates.
- Facilitated communication between school and other parents regarding truancy.
Adult Probation Officer
Brazoria County Community Supervision Corrections Department
Angleton
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Authorized arrest of paroled offenders suspected of committing criminal acts.
- Made official recommendations about offenders' cases based on interviews, observations, and evidence gathered.
- Interviewed probationers regularly to evaluate progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining terms specified in probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by arranging medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services.
- Prepared and maintained case folders for each assigned offender.
- Managed noncompliance using remedial actions as well as court actions.
Educator
Brazosport Independent School District
Lake Jackson
06.1990 - 08.2019
- Recorded student grades and progress to provide feedback and evaluate program performance.
- Developed learning-focused, well-structured environment for students.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adhered to district standards for student records management.
- Built effective support networks for students, connecting well with parents and administrators.
- Increased student engagement through active implementation of online learning platforms, Chromebook use, and other technology-based learning resources.
- Designed and implemented high-quality and best practice lesson plans for students.
- Encouraged students to persevere through difficult course content by providing constructive feedback.
- Guided successful math, reading, writing, social studies, science, and ESL instruction to Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grades.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Education 1-8 Specializing in Math
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 12.1986 - 05.1990
Accounting And Finance
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX 06.1984 - 12.1986
Skills
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Word
- Critical thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Word processing
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Strong communication
- Data entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Home visits
- File reviews
- Database searches
- Exceptional communicator
- Interviews
- Microsoft Office
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Multi-line phone systems
- Organization
- Proofreading expertise
Timeline
Long Term Substitute- Culinary Arts
Brazosport Isd- Brazoswood High School
11.2025 - Current
Long Term Substitute- 8th Grade Math
Brazosport Isd- Lake Jackson Intermediate
08.2025 - 10.2025
Long Term Substitute- World History
Brazosport Isd- Brazoswood High School
03.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher 7-12
Brazosport Isd
11.2023 - Current
Private Tutor
Self employed
05.2022 - 09.2023
Registration Specialist and Truancy Officer
Texas Virtual Schools
10.2021 - 02.2022
Adult Probation Officer
Brazoria County Community Supervision Corrections Department
03.2020 - 06.2021
Educator
Brazosport Independent School District
06.1990 - 08.2019
Bachelor Degree - Education 1-8 Specializing in Math
Texas A&M University
12.1986 - 05.1990
Accounting And Finance
Brazosport College
06.1984 - 12.1986