Cynthia Burris
Lexington,NC
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and Program Specialist with a strong track record of successfully coordinating international and domestic projects. Achieved a remarkable 99% success rate and proven ability to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables. Skilled in developing training programs that significantly enhance team performance, streamlining recruitment processes for over 20 faculty members, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity. A leader who spearheads initiatives to enhance stakeholder success and colleague experience while showcasing brand representation. Implemented innovative eLearning solutions that revolutionized training delivery. Exceptional networking skills have cultivated partnerships, securing global sponsorships and representing associations at major bilingual international conferences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator, Spanish K-12
Davidson County Schools
08.1999 - 07.2024
- Authored curricula and improved courses, designed interactive lesson presentations, and encouraged remediation concurrently with creating personalized support based on constructive feedback and input of over 100+ students
- Designed and implemented 4 distinct online courses for use by any of the district's 20+ teachers incorporating all modes of communication in the target language
- Crafted 11 distinctive learning paths (K-5 & Level 1-AP) supported by innovative content creation, team activities, role-playing, games, group dialogues, and multimedia presentations
- Orchestrated weekly and quarterly reports and documentation to establish progress and growth with a 99% success rate reinforcing the organization's commitment to excellence and lifelong learning
- Established collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and secured parental and guardian support by communicating with 100% of families through email, phone calls, SIS (PowerSchool), and LMS (Canvas) updates
- Organized curriculum objectives, expanded comprehensive objectives and curriculum maps for 6+ key programs
- Coordinated 500+ participant events by defining the extent, developing a plan, engaging the community, securing vendors, implementing logistics, ensuring safety, and monitoring participant expectations
- Conducted 5 international trips abroad for 55+ students and adults.
Instructor, ESL
Davidson Davie Community College
06.1993 - 01.1997
- Produced lesson content, team activities, role-playing, games, and group dialogues to promote personalized education plans, and stakeholder assessments, gather vital feedback, and increase learner confidence
- Instructed classes of 15-20 at various levels of understanding and nationalities
- Traveled to 4 different locales including factories to instruct non-English speakers
- Collaborated with plant managers and human resources 1 time per week to develop language skills to facilitate employee success
- Developed a 6-week "Spanish for the Workplace" course for Thomasville Furniture Industries designed to help senior-level officials communicate more effectively with their Spanish-speaking employees.
Regional Exchange Student Coordinator
AISE
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Reviewed applications and made home visits to 6 prospective host families
- Communicated with and prepared 2 host families for arrival of their new students
- Visited host family within 30 days to monitor the environment and emotional state of students and addressed any concerns
- Mitigated the emergency placement of 2 other students and provided temporary housing and meals until finding new host families.
- Arranged and managed one of 2 student outings for all North Carolina exchange students sponsored by the exchange organization.
Study Abroad Program Assistant
High Point University
08.1992 - 12.1992
- Created promotional material for 4 study-abroad opportunities
- Organized study abroad fair and advised 200+ students on which program would best suit them
- Authored pre-departure guide for HPU students to prepare them for the upcoming 3 programs.
Education
Teaching Licensure - Spanish Teacher Education
05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
12.1992
Study Abroad - Spanish
05.1992
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Literacy
- Mentoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Spanish (C-1)
- Pedagogy
- Presentation Skills
- MS Office
- Google Suite
- Leadership
- Canvas LMS
- Instructional Design
- Canva
- International Education
- Bilingual Education
- Virtual Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Remote Learning
- Peer Evaluation
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Learning Management System Proficiency
Awards
- Central Davidson Teacher of the Year - April 2020
- Volunteer Model UN Coach - 2014-2023
- European Center of Excellence Teacher Representative: EU Brussels Study Tour - June 2015
- CDHS Band Booster President - 2013-2015
- CDHS Band Volunteer of the Year - 2014
- Volunteer Theatrical Director: 2 plays and 2 Musicals - 1999-2003
- Thomas E Scott Award - May 1992
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel (international and domestic)
- Artisan crafts: engraving wood, glass, and slate; designing graphics; making jewelry and other custom-made products.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Educator, Spanish K-12 - Davidson County Schools
08.1999 - 07.2024
Instructor, ESL - Davidson Davie Community College
06.1993 - 01.1997
Regional Exchange Student Coordinator - AISE
06.1993 - 06.1994
Study Abroad Program Assistant - High Point University
08.1992 - 12.1992
High Point University - Teaching Licensure, Spanish Teacher Education
High Point University - Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
High Point University - Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language And Literature
Spanish American Institute of International Education, Sevilla Spain - Study Abroad, Spanish
Certification
- Certified Spanish Teacher, NCDPI
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hours4-day work weekWork from home optionWork-life balanceWork Availability
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