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Cyndy Driggs

Frankfort,OH

Summary

Engaging Reading Teacher offering wealth of experience in small group instruction and assessing student needs. Reading Teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district by positively engaging students both in groups and individually.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Intensive Reading Teacher

Unioto High School
08.2011 - Current
  • Employed research-based strategies to improve present levels of performance in reading skills for struggling high school readers.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices, techniques, and resources to support their success in teaching intensive reading courses.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in noticeable improvements in students'' reading proficiency levels.
  • Led professional development workshops on effective reading instruction strategies for fellow educators within the school district.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced reading skills across various subjects.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on their child''s progress.

Reading Teacher

Unioto Primary School
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
  • Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
  • Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.

Preschool Teacher

Walnut Street Preschool
09.1996 - 05.1997


  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.


High School Basketball Coach

Unioto High School
11.1986 - 03.1995
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training sessions and tailored coaching techniques.
  • Implemented video analysis tools to review game footage with players, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies for upcoming matchups.
  • Unioto Win Percentage of 82% (250-54)
  • Overall Win Percentage of 76% (306-86) 1986-2011
  • OHSAA State Runner-up ‘AAA’ – 1986-87

• OHSAA State Runner-Up ‘DIII’ – 1988-89

• OHSAA State Final Four ‘DIII’ – 1994-95

• OHSAA Regional Championships (3): 1987, 1989, 1995

• OHSAA SE District Championships (4): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1995

• OHSAA SE District Sectional Championships (7): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2009

• Scioto Valley Conference Championships (9): 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

• 2009: OHSBCA State D2 Coach of The Year; OHSAA SE District AP Coach of The Year

• 2010: OHSBCA All Star Game Coach of North/South Game

•SE District 14 OHSBCA Coach of The Year, DII 2008, 2009

Dropout Prevention Coordinator

Union Scioto Schools
08.1990 - 06.1992
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved student issues to increase school attendance, completion of school work, self-esteem, and test-taking strategies.

Physical Education Health Teacher

Unioto High School
08.1988 - 06.1990
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.


  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Chillicothe City Schools
08.1983 - 06.1987
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to introduce fundamental movement skills and build athletic confidence in students.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including hands-on activities, visual aids, and demonstrations, to accommodate diverse learning styles.


Education

Master of Science - Education

Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio
10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching/Health And Coaching

Taylor University
Upland
05.1983

High School Diploma -

Adena High School
Frankfort, OH
05.1979

Skills

  • Phonics Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Reading Intervention
  • Fluency Instruction
  • Reading Comprehension

Timeline

Intensive Reading Teacher

Unioto High School
08.2011 - Current

Reading Teacher

Unioto Primary School
08.2008 - 06.2011

Preschool Teacher

Walnut Street Preschool
09.1996 - 05.1997

Dropout Prevention Coordinator

Union Scioto Schools
08.1990 - 06.1992

Physical Education Health Teacher

Unioto High School
08.1988 - 06.1990

High School Basketball Coach

Unioto High School
11.1986 - 03.1995

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Chillicothe City Schools
08.1983 - 06.1987

Master of Science - Education

Cedarville University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching/Health And Coaching

Taylor University

High School Diploma -

Adena High School
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