Cynthia Fowler
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented educator passionate about creating a world-class curriculum that prepares all students for success. Committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in curriculum design and instruction. Proven ability to lead collaborative teams in creating effective and engaging learning experiences that meet state standards and promote student achievement. Seeking a Curriculum Director position to provide visionary leadership and empower educators to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences for a diverse student population.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National English Learner Manager
National HQ-IDEA Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- National lead for Regional Intervention coaches
- Developed resources and currently support 10 individuals in their role of coaching and utilizing exemplar resources to ensure exemplar instruction is taking place in schools
- Collaborate with National curriculum team to create resources to support all learners, including Emergent Bilingual students
- Implement observation rounds of curriculum in practice to provide feedback and revisions based on student outcomes
- 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
- Creation of comprehensive professional development plan for leaders and teachers
- Developed EL Instructional resources for 7 regions in Texas and Louisiana, Florida, and Ohio
- Conduct and lead instructional rounds with regional and national leaders and campus lead staff
- Lead and support instructional strategy in implementation and planning regarding TELPAS/TELPAS Alternate
- For all regions in TX, lead PD for state language proficiency exams and achievement exams strategies, and org-wide professional development
- Conduct and lead instructional rounds with regional and national coaches and curriculum managers along campus lead staff
- Organized all aspects of Texas parent engagement events including collaboration with Region 1 including campus communication and collaboration with marketing team.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- 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 Grade 3-5th
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.” Led ELA instruction for high needs students in self-contained ELA classroom to provide differentiated support
- Was requested to lead struggling 4th grade Writing classroom by Executive Principal and VP of Schools, which resulted in a combined effort to turn school from an “F” to a “B”
- Awarded Advanced High Performing Teacher 3 consecutive school years
- Served as grade team leader, 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
- Curriculum
- PBL
- 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, Expressive Writing, DISE, Reading Success, Handwriting without Tears, Wit and Wisdom, Amplify, and Eureka Math
- ELLevation, eSPED 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, Lexia English, Imagine Learning Language and Literacy, Imagine Reading, and Imagine Math
- 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 2021)
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, 11/2012
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 Grade 3-5th
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
- EC-6th Grade English as a Second Language/Generalist, 08/2013 (renewed in 2021)
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, 11/2012
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