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Cynthia Bonnen

Cynthia Bonnen

Garden,NY

Summary

Skilled and experienced IEP teacher with a proven track record of effectiveness. Trained as a reading interventionist with exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Collaborate with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

IEP Coordinator

Department Of Education
09.2021 - Current
  • Created and managed IEP's for 96 students with different needs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coached and provided feedback for the planning and execution of lessons and classroom management to 7 special education teachers.
  • Planned and led professional development for Special education teachers to implement reading strategies and interventions.
  • Lead 3 cohorts of interventions for 36 students from 6th-8th grade that increased their fluency and comprehension ability with 80% of the students moving up at least one grade level in fluency.

Special Education Teacher

Department Of Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Lead a project based learning cohort with a projected goal that 80% of 6th grade students will reach their growth plan as per the rubric, meeting the goal with 91% of students meeting their goal.
  • Taught reading interventions, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained classroom setting

Teacher Assistant

Windmill Montessori School
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Education

Master of Arts -

Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English

Brooklyn College of The City University OfNew York
06.2013

Skills

  • Reading Interventionist
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Proficient in IEP's and maintaining Compliance
  • Teamwork/ Collaboration
  • Staff Development
  • Differentiated instruction

Leadership Experience

Mentor Teacher, Van Siclen Community Middle School 2020 - Present 

• Assisted with the development of content and selection of student materials that have led to a 50% growth rate 

• Provided timely and constructive feedback for mentee teacher

• Coached and provided feedback for the planning and execution of lessons and classroom management


Corps Member, Teach For America 2017 - 2019 

• Selected from over 48,000 applicants to join the national teacher corps of 4,000 recent college graduates 

• Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement



Timeline

IEP Coordinator

Department Of Education
09.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Department Of Education
09.2017 - 06.2021

Teacher Assistant

Windmill Montessori School
09.2013 - 07.2016

Master of Arts -

Relay Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Brooklyn College of The City University OfNew York

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