Cynthia Bernal
Laredo
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RLA Teacher
Laredo ISD
10.2008 - Current
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Independent Contractor
Texas A&M International University
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Consulted with students to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Analyzed student feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and product quality.
Tutor
Texas A&M International University
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
Laredo05-2005
Skills
- Special education
- Social-emotional learning
- Performance assessments
- Test grading
- Innovative lesson planning
- Public speaking
- ESL- english as second language
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Curriculum development
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Group instruction
- Alternative dispute resolution training
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Certification – College Board.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Texas A&M International University
06.2013 - 07.2015
RLA Teacher
Laredo ISD
10.2008 - Current
Tutor
Texas A&M International University
01.2002 - 05.2005
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Certification – College Board.
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
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