Cynthia Gantzert
Naples,FL
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Coach
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Naples
07.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Modeled lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Strengthened instructional leadership skills among school administrators through targeted training sessions and ongoing support.
- Established a system for tracking teacher progress toward meeting professional growth goals, promoting accountability and reflection throughout the school year.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
First Baptist Academy
Naples, FL
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Implemented instructional strategies aligned with curriculum standards for various subjects.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional skills and strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Varsity and Middle School Cheerleading Coach
First Baptist Academy Naples
Naples, FL
03.2014 - 05.2021
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment promoting teamwork.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Consistently enforced safety protocols during practices, reducing injury rates among participants significantly.
Teacher
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Naples, FL
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and share best practices.
Teacher
Naples Christian Academy
Naples, FL
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and improve instructional methods.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Bachelors - Early Childhood Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL5 1989
Certification
Certified Florida Teacher K-6
Timeline
Academic Coach
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
07.2022 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
First Baptist Academy
07.2021 - 05.2022
Varsity and Middle School Cheerleading Coach
First Baptist Academy Naples
03.2014 - 05.2021
Teacher
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
08.2013 - 05.2016
Teacher
Naples Christian Academy
07.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelors - Early Childhood Education
University of Florida