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Cynthia Conant

ARLINGTON,TEXAS

Summary

Dynamic educator from Grand Prairie ISD, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Leveraged multimedia integration and inclusive teaching to enhance learning for special needs students, significantly boosting academic achievement. Expert in fostering parent-teacher communication, ensuring comprehensive support for student development. Innovative Advanced MathTeacher offering 20 years of experience in Title1 schools. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting positive classroom culture. Pursuing position within great school district.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher Advanced Math YWLA

GPISD
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2016 - 05.2020

Classroom Teacher Advanced Math Jackson MS

Grand Prairie ISD
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2000 - 05.2016
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Math Education

Harding University
Searcy, AR
12-1974

High School Diploma -

Berkner HS
Richardson, TX
05-1972

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Cooperative Learning
  • Student Development
  • Skills Development
  • Standardized tests
  • Multimedia integration
  • Formative Assessment
  • Inclusive Teaching
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Standardized Testing
  • Gifted Education
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Motivating students
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Special Needs Students

Certification

Math Education from State of Texas

Crafting

I garage sale items and refurbish them then sell them for money

Timeline

Classroom Teacher Advanced Math YWLA

GPISD
08.2016 - 05.2020

Classroom Teacher Advanced Math Jackson MS

Grand Prairie ISD
08.2000 - 05.2016

Math Education from State of Texas

Bachelor of Arts - Math Education

Harding University

High School Diploma -

Berkner HS
Cynthia Conant