Cynthia Fowler
National English Learner Program Manager
Greater Austin Area,TX
Summary
My career is dedicated to supporting educational leaders in their growth and development. I have a proven track record of success in aligning teams (district, regional, national, and campus leaders) through coaching practices that build capacity and drive systemic change. I'm passionate about creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and I'm eager to leverage my expertise in instructional coaching in a Director role to empower leadership teams to achieve exceptional outcomes for all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National English Learner Manager
National HQ-IDEA Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Co-developed and created vision for the role of Regional Intervention Coach/Emergent Bilingual Coach, including creation of scope and sequence and short term/long term project planning for the role
- Provide side by side in field coaching of instructional coaches, curriculum managers, and district leaders
- Collaborate with National curriculum team to create and evaluate resources to support all learners in exemplar first teach practices, including Emergent Bilingual students and dual-identified students
- Implement and lead observation rounds examining lesson internalizations, lesson exemplars, SWAMS, and model exit ticket sorts to evaluate lesson planning practices
- National lead in creating, planning, and implementation of professional development for Instruction of English Learners as Trainer of Trainers for SIOP Institute and other best practices in Emergent Bilingual instruction and support
- Co-creation of comprehensive professional development plan for Regional coaches, leaders, and teachers
- Developed EL Instructional resources for 7 regions in Texas and Louisiana, Florida, and Ohio
- Lead and support instructional strategy in implementation and planning regarding TELPAS/TELPAS Alternate
- For all regions in TX across 137 schools, lead PD for state language proficiency exams and achievement exams strategies, and org-wide professional development
- Organized all aspects of Texas parent engagement events including collaboration with Region 1 including campus communication and collaboration with marketing team.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frame
- Developed a strong work culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Austin Regional CSI Coach
Austin HQ-IDEA Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Effectively coached leaders and teachers in Critical Student Intervention instruction using Direct Instruction curriculum, Direct Instruction for Spoken English, Imagine Learning Language and Literacy, and Imagine Reading
- During New Teacher Institute, Course Collaboration, and Principal Half-Time, provided professional development to IDEA teachers and leaders in areas such as best practices for teaching intervention, data tracking, comprehension strategies, and strategies for English Learners in virtual environment
- As English Learner program point for Austin region, communicated with leaders regarding deadlines and important information, and provided support to campus leaders when needed during LPAC and TELPAS implementation
- Oversaw and tracked Renaissance Testing for all students grade 1-8
- Effectively trained teachers and leaders in Direct Instruction Decoding Curriculum as NIFDI Trainer of Trainers
- Collaborated with Regional team to support 16 campuses across Greater Austin Area towards goal of 100% of Austin schools earning “A” rating
- Collaborated with National partners weekly to problem-solve, share best practices, and plan training for district’s Critical Student Intervention program.
Reading Interventionist/ELA Teacher 3-5th Grad
IDEA Rundberg Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Successfully implemented curriculum in Reading Direct Instruction Intervention and Writing workshop, ensuring all needs are met for EL students and students in Special Education program
- 2016-2017 Awarded “Highest CSI Gains in District" when compared to over 100 other schools state-wide.
- Requested to take over the 4th grade Writing classrooms sections by Exec Principal and VP of Schools, which resulted in a combined effort to successfully turn school from "TEA Improvement Required Status" of an “F” to a “B” rating
- Requested to take over RLA classroom of high needs students in self-contained ELA classroom to provide differentiated and targeted support
- Awarded Advanced High Performing Teacher 3 consecutive school years
- Served as grade team leader for Special Education team Lead, and RTI Coordinator from 2017-2019
- Served on Teacher Advisory Council 2018-2019.
Elementary Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Effectively provided instructional and intervention support as Bilingual Co-Teacher for a Kindergarten classroom
- Implemented reading, writing, social studies, and science curriculums for 3rd grade 2012-2016, ensuring to provide scaffolded support for English Learners, Special Education students, and Talented and Gifted students.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Talent Development/Minor in ESL
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2012
Skills
- Content Based Language Instruction
- UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Trainer of Trainers, and Trainer of Trainers for Leaders
- Second Language Acquisition Instruction
- Project Based Learning
- Technology in the Classroom
- The Comprehension Toolkit Grades K-2, 3-6, Journeys, Social Studies Alive, Go Math, Stemscopes, Envision, Words Their Way, Guided Reading, Balanced Literacy, Empowering Writers, Lucy Caulkins’ Writer’s Workshop, Fountas & Pinnell, Rocket Math, Motivation Math and Reading, Corrective Reading Decoding A, B1, B2, Reading Mastery Signature Edition, Expressive Writing, Direct Instruction for Spoken English, Reading Success, Handwriting without Tears, Wit and Wisdom, Amplify, and Eureka Math
- ELLevation, eSPED/Frontline and eRTI, I-station, Accelerated Reader/Math, Reading Eggs, Reasoning Minds Math program, Study Island, NWEA MAP Education Galaxy, Summit K-12, Rosetta Stone, Lexia English, Imagine Learning Language and Literacy, Imagine Reading, and Imagine Math, Language Power
- Proficient with Excel, Powerpoint, Word, TEAMS, Zoom, Google Classroom and Peardeck platforms
Certification
- EC-6th Grade English as a Second Language/Generalist, 08/2013 (renewed in 2025)
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, 11/2012
- Special Education Supplemental pending
References
- Dr. Lorraine Vasquez, National English Learner Manager, Idea Public Schools, (956) 250-4561, Lorraine.vasquez@ideapublicschools.org
- Rosy Gonzalez, Texas Account Executive, Imagine Learning, (956) 279-1769, rosy.gonzalez@imaginelearning.com
Timeline
National English Learner Manager
National HQ-IDEA Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Austin Regional CSI Coach
Austin HQ-IDEA Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2021
Reading Interventionist/ELA Teacher 3-5th Grad
IDEA Rundberg Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019
Elementary Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Talent Development/Minor in ESL
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas State University
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