Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Cynthia Lattimer

Carmel,Indiana

Summary

Caring and excited educator committed to providing students with the academic and social skills necessary for a successful future. Seeks to get to know students and their interests and incorporate those interests into the curriculum. Enthusiastic and dedicated to finding new methods for all students to be successful. Builds relationships with students to promote a feeling of safety, wellbeing and trust.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Engaged students with specialized safe play and educational activities to boost learning.
  • Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.

Member of Evaluation Team

  • Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians. on a weekly basis

Special Education Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2022 - 05.2024

Co-Taught Math with General Education Teacher

  • Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Math Intervention
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Designed lesson materials specifically targeted at reinforcing key concepts for struggling learners, boosting comprehension levels among those facing academic challenges
  • Resource Class.
  • Established strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment..

Instructional Assistant/Special Education

Eastwood Middle School/Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2004 - 05.2022
  • Provided structured one-on-one support for students requiring extra assistance with reading to improve literacy and comprehension
  • Implemented small group and individual support to students who require additional guidance with math skills
  • Assisted teachers with accommodations for students as required to meet IEP Goals
  • Established Learning Center to meet IEP & 504 accommodations
  • Created individual accommodations information sheet for all students with IEPs & 504s
  • Collected data for Special Education teachers on accommodation usage
  • Provided homework instructions to student with disabilities

Student Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • 3rd grade general education Allisonville Elementary & 8th grade Special Education Eastwood Middle
  • Fostered a positive learning environment
  • Applied a variety of methods to fulfill the needs of diverse abilities and circumstances
  • Utilizes data driven instruction to guide lesson planning
  • Coached students one-on-one to cultivate their potential

Long term substitute

Eastwood Middle School/Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
02.2005 - 05.2005
  • 7th-grade Math
  • 6th-8th grade Reading Intervention
  • 6th-grade Math
  • 8th-grade Math
  • Created, plan, develop, and implement appropriate lessons
  • Attended All staff meetings
  • Maintained regular communications with parents regarding students’ progress
  • Recorded all grades

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2022

Associate of Arts Degree - Fashion Merchandising/ Advertising

Brooks College
Long Beach, California
06.1980

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Sensory integration techniques
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Inclusive teaching practices

Certification

  • Indiana Department of Education - Elementary Generalist, Grades K6 and Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention P-12 Endorsement-Middle School Math (5-9) May 2022
  • June 2022

Affiliations

Member of Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2022 - 05.2024

Student Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
10.2021 - 03.2022

Long term substitute

Eastwood Middle School/Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
02.2005 - 05.2005

Instructional Assistant/Special Education

Eastwood Middle School/Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
08.2004 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts Degree - Fashion Merchandising/ Advertising

Brooks College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education

Western Governors University