Cynthia Compton
Education
Castle Hayne,NC
Summary
Passionate and dependable candidate well-versed in effective instructional practices, program development, budget management, and professional development. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering years of diversified experience including team leadership, peer coaching, and organizational improvement systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director for Elementary Instructional Services
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, United States
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Leads Department of Instructional Services which includes 18 staff members supporting curricular development, tiered instructional programs, professional learning, instructional coaching, instructional technology, assessment, data, behavior supports, library collections, virtual learning
- Increased coaching supports for instructional and behavioral supports by 300%
- Monitors and evaluates educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Facilitates continued education for administrators and teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performs classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Develops and maintains Title II, ESSER, community donations, and general fund budgets.
- Creates and environment of continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Supervisor
Elementary Instruction, Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, MI
09.2010 - 07.2021
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Facilitated district curriculum development, purchases, and implementation.
- Participated in developing and monitoring Title I, Title II, ESSER, and General Fund budgets.
- Coordinated and monitor K-12 state and district assessments.
Acting Principal
Kimball Elementary
Kimball, MI
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for over 40 teachers and staff members.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
Adjunct Faculty
Rochester College
Rochester, MI
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Engaged groups of up to 40 students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention for the courses Math, Science, and Technology for the Young Child and Children’s Literature.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
District Learning Coach
Marysville Public Schools
Marysville, MI
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Collaborated with teachers, principals, and district administrators to develop instructional plans.
- Planned and presented professional development to district staff, including classroom modeling.
- Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Provided guidance, support, and monitoring for implementation of materials and programs funded through Title I, Title III, and Section 31a grants.
- Assisted in development and compliance with District and Campus Improvement Plans.
Literacy Coach
Pete Gallego Elementary School
Eagle Pass, TX
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by collecting, organizing, and reviewing student data.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Demonstrated strategies of effective Reading instruction in classrooms.
- Provided professional development based on observations and assessment data.
- Planned and conducted school wide Literacy Nights and incentive programs increasing student and parent attendance by 40% each session.
Teacher
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Eagle Pass, TX
01.2002 - 05.2006
- Planned lessons and monitored student learning according to district standards and instructional best practices.
- Planned instruction, monitored progress, and evaluated goals for ESL, Dyslexia, 504 and Special Education students.
- Assessed student learning progress with formative and summative assessment to continuously adjust instruction.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Thompson Intermediate School
Shelby, AL
08.1997 - 05.2001
- Prepared and implemented lessons in all subjects
- Evaluated and recorded student progress
- Maintained parent-teacher correspondence
- Carried out school assigned duties- including committees, bus/cafeteria duty, etc
- Maintained appropriate records and accommodations for all students
- Planned instruction, monitored progress, and evaluated goals for 504 and Special Education students
Education
No Degree - Teaching And Learning
Liberty University
Virtual 06.2009 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University
01.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
08.1990 - 08.1995
Skills
Group learning mechanics
undefinedNotable Experience
- Adaptive Schools Training
- Thinking Maps Trainer
- Local and State Presentations in Data Analysis and School Improvement practices
- 2023 National Math Recover Conference Co-Precentor
- Student and Data Systems: Data Director, Illuminate, NWEA, Skyward, Munetrix
- Instructional Technology Systems: Clever, Blackboard, Schoology, IXL
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Director for Elementary Instructional Services
Port Huron Area School District
08.2021 - 12.2023
Acting Principal
Kimball Elementary
10.2014 - 06.2015
Supervisor
Elementary Instruction, Port Huron Area School District
09.2010 - 07.2021
Adjunct Faculty
Rochester College
10.2009 - 05.2011
No Degree - Teaching And Learning
Liberty University
06.2009 - 05.2014
District Learning Coach
Marysville Public Schools
08.2008 - 09.2010
Literacy Coach
Pete Gallego Elementary School
08.2006 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University
01.2005 - 12.2007
Teacher
Eagle Pass Independent School District
01.2002 - 05.2006
Fourth Grade Teacher
Thompson Intermediate School
08.1997 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
08.1990 - 08.1995
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