Cynthia` Eng
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Caring Teacher with 30+ years of experience in Elementary instruction. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Teacher
NYC DOE
09.1987 - 06.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.1989
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student rapport
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Test Proctoring
- Classroom Management
- Elementary Education
- Growth Mindset
- Team Collaboration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
Retired Teacher
NYC DOE
09.1987 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
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