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Cynthia Pritchard

Cynthia Pritchard

Fargo

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Fargo Public School District, skilled in classroom management and relationship building. Successfully created and managed IEPs, enhancing student engagement through interactive methods. Leveraged critical thinking to adapt instruction, ensuring all students met their learning objectives while fostering a supportive environment.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Special Education Sub. Teacher

Fargo Public School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Fargo Public School District
08.1991 - 06.2023
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decisionmaking.

Education

Special Education

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN, US
Moorhead, MN
05-1983

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Motivating students

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education Sub. Teacher

Fargo Public School District
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Fargo Public School District
08.1991 - 06.2023

Special Education

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN, US