Cynthia Milons
Starkville,MS
Summary
Experienced educator confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Knowledgeable about district, state and federal curriculum and athletic requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Tutor
MSU
Starkville , MS
01.2024 - Current
- Conducts weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve students' understanding of course material.
- Coach students on strategies for better time management, study habits and test preparation.
- Evaluates existing resources available at the university level which could be used by student athletes to enhance their academic success.
Graduation Coach
Starkville High School
Starkville , MS
07.2021 - Current
- Primarily responsible for providing assistance to secondary students regarding high school graduation and completion
- Analyze data to identify students with potential high school graduation problems and work one-to-one to prevent a possible high school drop-out
- Coordinates Professional Development with teachers using Virtual Job Shadow.com
- Work with school counselors, administrators, and interventionists to develop and implement individual intervention strategies and processes based on the Mississippi Department of Education Response to Intervention and Early Warning System guidance to increase the likelihood that these students will stay in school and graduate
- Provide training and/or support to counselors, teachers, and parents on strategies that work with at-risk youth
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students in core subject areas such as math, science, reading comprehension.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student grades and test scores in order to track progress towards graduation requirements.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student performance.
Principal
Overstreet Elementary
Starkville , MS
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Leads the planning and management of the total instructional program and communicates high expectations for teachers and students
- Guides and supports teachers in classroom organization and management, grouping of students, daily lesson plans, effective use of curriculum maps and teaching materials
- Supervises the maintenance of the physical facilities and direct the work of custodians Visible and engaged in classrooms and hallways
- Ensures teachers have an ongoing communication system with parents, sets expectations for parent/teacher conferences, and ensures timely, accurate grade entry
- Promotes and communicates the mission and beliefs of the Starkville-Oktibbeha School District through weekly newsletters to faculty and staff; monthly newsletters to parents
- Communicates the expectations to students, teachers, and parents relative to discipline and attendance matters
- Collaborates with other principals and district-level administrators within the district
- Responsible for the security, coordination, and communication of expectations for state and district testing programs
- Builds an effective, positive working relationship with students, school personnel, parents, and the community
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Lead Teacher
Starkville High School
Starkville , MS
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Primarily support teachers
- Coordinates Professional Development
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Conduct Data Meetings with teachers and students
- Collaborates with other Lead Teachers within the School District
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Teacher Leader: English Department
Starkville High School
Starkville , MS
08.2009 - 07.2017
- Analyzed assessment data and collaborated with peers to develop systems that support student growth
- Served as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Team member
- Served as a member of the teacher leadership team within the school building Facilitates Professional Learning Communities in the English department
- Supervised school wide assemblies and sporting events
- Collaborates with IEP committee to best serve special education students
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program
- Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles Plans and utilizes appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Conducted on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation
- Established and maintains open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers
English Teacher/ Head Girls Basketball Coach
East Oktibbeha County High School
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students assigned
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Planned and supervised assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and student teacher(s)
- Used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Established and maintained open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Won a state championship in 2007; State Runner-up in 2006 and 2008
Education
Educational Specialist - Ed Leadership
Mississippi State University
12.2015
Master of Education - Teaching Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
12.2013
Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Teachers Training Institute
07.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Mississippi State University
12.1995
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Compliance
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Academic advising
- Rapport Building
- Student Motivation
Special Skills Knowledge
- Facilitator of Professional Learning Community
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction
- Ability to instruct and manage student behavior effectively
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Practicing Administrator (SLLA score: 174)
- Data Analyst
Leadership Experience
- Leadership Cohort Member
- Professional Learning Community Facilitator
- Teacher Leadership Team Member
- Positive Behaviour Interventions and Support Team member
- Professional Development Coordinator
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Athletic Tutor
MSU
01.2024 - Current
Graduation Coach
Starkville High School
07.2021 - Current
Principal
Overstreet Elementary
07.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
Starkville High School
07.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher Leader: English Department
Starkville High School
08.2009 - 07.2017
English Teacher/ Head Girls Basketball Coach
East Oktibbeha County High School
08.2005 - 07.2009
Educational Specialist - Ed Leadership
Mississippi State University
Master of Education - Teaching Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Teachers Training Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Mississippi State University
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