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Cynthia Jones

Amelia,OH

Summary

High-energy Elementary School Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skilled in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, OH
08.2015 - Current
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Adapted and modified lessons to meet student academic needs.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.

Elementary Teacher

Mount Auburn International Academy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
  • Participated in professional development workshops during academic school year and summer.
  • Established and enforced classroom rules and requirements and informed students and parents of school policies and procedures.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.

Elementary Teacher

Cincinnati Speech And Reading
Cincinnati, OH
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
  • Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Skills

  • Professional development presenter
  • Classroom management implementing Kagan Strategies
  • Behavior management implementing PAX
  • Curriculum development
  • Team building
  • Multitasking ability

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2015 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Mount Auburn International Academy
08.2012 - 06.2015

Elementary Teacher

Cincinnati Speech And Reading
08.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Cincinnati

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Shawnee State University
Cynthia Jones