Cydney Turner
Acworth,GA
Summary
Passionate educator with 17 years of supporting district strategic goals and school improvement plans. Experience includes evaluating student literacy needs, facilitating classroom instruction, and supporting MTSS processes. Well-versed in Bookworms, Differentiated Instruction, Heggerty, UFLI, and coaching protocols. Objective is to join a leadership team that can utilize my experience in education to further support teachers to ultimately impact student achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
C.A. Roberts Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted professional development on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Provided direct coaching with established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Collaborated with district leadership on strategic planning initiatives aimed at driving long-term academic success.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Participated in the MTSS process for identifying students, placing them in the appropriate interventions, and monitoring their progress towards goals.
Educator
C.A Roberts Elementary School
06.2011 - 06.2021
- Served as 5th Grade Team Lead for 8 years.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Trained and mentored new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and administrators to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Educator
Floyd Shelton Elementary School
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
Educator
W.C. Abney Elementary School
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Education
Specialist of Curriculum And Instruction - Early Childhood Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Support
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Instructional Planning
- Instructional Coaching
- Attention to Detail
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Program Implementation
- Organization
- Literacy Assessment
Accomplishments
Roberts Elementary Teacher of the Year 2016-2017
Aspiring Leaders Cohort 2023-2023
Certification
Early Childhood Education T-6
Reading Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Literacy Coach
C.A. Roberts Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Educator
C.A Roberts Elementary School
06.2011 - 06.2021
Educator
Floyd Shelton Elementary School
07.2009 - 07.2011
Educator
W.C. Abney Elementary School
07.2007 - 07.2009
Specialist of Curriculum And Instruction - Early Childhood Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Early Childhood Education T-6
Reading Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
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