Cynthia Panchula
Fenton,MI
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with over a year of experience as a Principal and a year as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coordinator, complemented by extensive experience coordinating summer school programs. Proven ability to foster positive school culture, implement effective behavior management systems, and lead academic initiatives that drive student success. Strong organizational and communication skills with a commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. Adept at collaborating with staff, families, and community members to support the holistic development of elementary students. Seeking to leverage leadership experience and passion for education as an Elementary Principal to promote excellence and growth in a dynamic school setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL - North Road Elementary School
Fenton Area Public Schools
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance student achievement across diverse educational programs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive professional development for faculty to improve instructional practices.
- Fostered collaboration among staff, parents, and community stakeholders to support student success.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making processes and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Promoted a positive school culture through effective communication, conflict resolution, and community engagement initiatives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
PBIS COORDINATOR
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Leading PBIS initiatives and reducing behavioral incidents through strategic interventions.
- Collaborating with staff to set behavior expectations, enhancing consistency across the district.
- Designing reward systems to promote positive behavior, boosting student engagement and performance.
- Designing and implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions
- Supporting principals in student discipline
- Supporting teaching staff in the development of behavior plans
- Overseeing the collection and management of student behavioral data
- Mentoring noon aides in supervision best practices, fostering a safe and positive recess and lunchtime environment.
- Contributing to the school safety committee by implementing measures to improve student and staff well-being.
- Developing partnerships with families and community organizations
Y5/K-2 MATH DEPARTMENT HEAD
Fenton Area Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
- Familiar with common core standards in mathematics education.
- Provided guidance and support to colleagues
- Attended conferences to remain up-to-date on relevant trends in education.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to ensure all staff and students had access to quality math instruction.
- Evaluated program effectiveness based on student performance data.
- Analyzed data from formative assessments to adjust lesson plans and modify instruction as needed.
- Participated actively in school improvement planning initiatives related to mathematics education.
- Maintained current knowledge of state standards, curriculum objectives, and instructional resources related to mathematics education.
- Provided professional development training sessions on best practices for teaching mathematics.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective differentiated instructional plans for math classes.
- Supported teachers' use of appropriate technologies that enhance instruction in mathematics classrooms.
ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Fenton Area Public Schools
03.2017 - Current
- Planned and coordinated summer school activities for students in grades K-5.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any absences or tardiness.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in a respectful manner.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance in accordance with district policies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure educational goals were met.
- Conducted professional development sessions for staff members as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state standards for teaching materials and assessments.
- Developed and managed a summer school program for students in grades K-5, including budgeting for the purchase of supplies and curriculum and hiring and scheduling staff.
- Coordinated with teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators to ensure the successful implementation of the summer school program.
- Created promotional materials for the summer school program.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations pertaining to health codes and safety standards within the premises of the summer school facility.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss the progress of the summer school program, address any issues or concerns that may arise, and develop strategies for improvement.
- Ensured we stayed on track and within budget.
- Developed a school wide safety plan to ensure the safety of all staff and students.
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
North Road Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, and other faculty members in order to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and interests.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create an orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons for second grade students to promote active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Adapted lesson plans according to the abilities of each student to differentiate instruction when necessary.
- Communicated adaptively and authentically with students to motivate continued effort.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities that promoted problem solving skills.
- Evaluated student performance using progressing monitoring and formative and summative assessments. Fostered a vibrant learning environment, tailoring instruction to individual needs and implementing innovative teaching strategies for second-grade students.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.
ASSISTANT TO THE INTERIM PRINCIPAL
Fenton Area Public Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted Interim Principal with scheduling, discipline, lunch and recess duties.
- Monitored student behavior management systems to ensure safety of all students.
- Maintained high standards of ethical conduct throughout the building.
- Assisted in hiring new staff members by conducting interviews and reviewing resumes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by resolving conflicts between students in a timely manner.
- Worked with students on one-on-one basis to help improve behavior.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student behavioral issues and other concerns.
- Worked with the secretary and clerk on scheduling when short substitutes.
- Collaborated with counselors to provide guidance services for at-risk students or those facing social and emotional challenges.
INTERVENTION TEACHER
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided academic guidance to help struggling students reach their potential.
- Provided differentiated instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics to small groups of students with diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance using progressing monitoring, formative and summative assessments.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's educational progress, along with communicating with classroom teachers.
- Recommended modifications to make classroom environment suitable to individuals with impairments.
- Established strong relationships with students while providing the support they needed.
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to age-level and interests of students.
- Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, phone calls and conferences.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Maintained positive and safe classroom environment via effective management and discipline techniques.
- Provided individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of students.
- Fostered an enthusiasm for reading by introducing age-appropriate literature to students.
- Participated in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress.
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
Oakland University
Rochester, MI, US05-2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI, US12-2007
Skills
- 5D Evaluations
- Administrator LETRS Training
- Leadership Academy - GFEC
- Reading Recovery
- Math Recovery
- Tiger Pride/Tiger Dens (all school SEL assemblies)
- Mentoring
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Technology Integration
- CSTAG Level One
Certification
- Elementary & Secondary ADMIN K-12
- K-5 All Subjects
- K-8 Self Contained Classroom
- Reading K-8
- Early Childhood Education PK-K
Timeline
PRINCIPAL - North Road Elementary School
Fenton Area Public Schools
05.2025 - 06.2026
PBIS COORDINATOR
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT TO THE INTERIM PRINCIPAL
Fenton Area Public Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
Y5/K-2 MATH DEPARTMENT HEAD
Fenton Area Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Fenton Area Public Schools
03.2017 - Current
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
North Road Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2024
INTERVENTION TEACHER
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
Oakland University