CYNTHIA M NUDELMAN
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Educational professional prepared to leverage expertise in intervention strategies and student support. Adept at fostering collaborative environments to drive student success and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs. Known for reliability and ability to seamlessly adjust to changing educational demands.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized intervention plans to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Developed engaging learning materials that enhanced student comprehension and retention in reading and math.
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutor
06.2008 - Current
- Provided personalized instruction in various subjects, fostering student engagement and understanding.
Reading Specialist
Sayreville Public Schools
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Addressed the literacy needs of K-5 students with IEPs by using Project Read to provide multi-sensory phonics instruction while incorporating Reading Recovery methods.
- Supported literacy teachers in implementing Project Read within the Daily 5 model and guided colleagues in using best practices to assist struggling readers.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Per diem and Long Term Substitute Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Improved 1st grade students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher - P.S. #20
Jersey City Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Instrumental in implementing a Balanced Literacy Program for grades K-3 by supporting classroom teachers with materials, resources, and training in administering the Developmental Reading Assessment and Guided Reading instruction.
- Planned individual and group lessons for Reading Recovery and Guided Reading students.
- Attended Reading with Meaning workshop and coached peers in the latest developments in comprehension strategies.
- Coordinated the collection of data for student assessments, then documented, analyzed, and reported on student performance.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher - Marc Anthony DiNardo School
09.1995 - 06.2000
- Prepared and coordinated lessons with the NJ Core Curriculum Standards using effective strategies, which addressed the multiple intelligences in a literature-based classroom.
- Assessed the needs of students through the implementation of portfolio assessment.
- Involved in school improvement through staff development contributions, mentoring, and working on the School Management Team.
- Committed to technology integration in education by heading a team of teachers to develop the Abbot School-Based Technology Plan for 1999-2001.
Science Coordinator/Teacher
St. Adalbert School, Elizabeth, NJ
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Expanded students' understanding of earth and life sciences through demonstration and experimentation.
- Reinforced 6th grade reading skills with a literature-based approach.
- Utilized phonics rules and spelling strategies to improve vocabulary, spelling and writing skills of students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
Pool Substitute Teacher
Pool Substitute Teacher - Raphael De J. Cordero School
10.1993 - 06.1994
- Performed all duties of the classroom teacher, coordinated the peer tutoring program, and supervised the color guard squad.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/English
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ01.1993
Skills
- Reading Recovery
- Project Read
- Multisensory teaching
- DRA2 assessment
- F&P benchmark assessment
- DIBELS assessments
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Teacher collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Helped students improve their reading by 3 levels or more each year.
- Led workshops for parents in Cranford, 2008 and Sayreville, 2016 to assist children with reading instruction at home.
- Designed and conducted a professional development workshop in Reading Comprehension for Jersey City staff in February, 2003.
- Received the Governor's Teacher Recognition Award, 1999.
Affiliations
- International Literacy Association
- Literacy Volunteer at Walnut Avenue School 2011-2012
- Ready to Read Instructor at Cranford Community Center 2009-2012
- Tutor at Sylvan Learning Center, Cranford 2001-2002
- Workshop Facilitator for Hudson County Educational Technology Training Center 2001
- Great Ideas in Science Consortium: Inquiry-Based Science Instruction 1996
Certification
Reading Specialist
Elementary School Teacher
Teacher of English
Hobbies and Interests
Page Turners Book Club, Executive Board Member for Sunny Acres Civic Association 2007-2013, Member of Ministry of Mothers at St. Michael's Church since 2006
Timeline
Intervention Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Reading Specialist
Sayreville Public Schools
10.2014 - 06.2016
Per diem and Long Term Substitute Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2014
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutor
06.2008 - Current
Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher - P.S. #20
Jersey City Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher - Marc Anthony DiNardo School
09.1995 - 06.2000
Science Coordinator/Teacher
St. Adalbert School, Elizabeth, NJ
09.1994 - 06.1995
Pool Substitute Teacher
Pool Substitute Teacher - Raphael De J. Cordero School
10.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/English
The College of New Jersey
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
New Jersey City University
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