Cynthia Kiser
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Confident instructor delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Specialist
Hazelwood School District
07.2019 - Current
- Planned, organized and delivered English language programs of instruction that supported high expectations for students.
- Collaborated productively among peers, subordinates, supervisors, students and parents.
- Maintained accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Supported vision of growth for students' development of advanced literacy skills.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate, research-based literacy instruction that addressed learning goals and outcomes for students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
TEFL Teacher
WEB International
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Missouri State University
Springfield, MONo Degree - Teacher Certification
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MOMaster of Arts - TESOL
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2019
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Individualized Learning
- Student Engagement
- Peer Coaching
- Project-Based Learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Test Methods Knowledge
- Faculty Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Certification
ESOL K-12
Social Studies Secondary (Economics, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Sociology, Psychology)
Timeline
EL Specialist
Hazelwood School District
07.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
05.2016 - 05.2017
TEFL Teacher
WEB International
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Missouri State University
No Degree - Teacher Certification
University of Missouri - St Louis
Master of Arts - TESOL
Webster University