Cynthia Reed
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Capable of bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 25-year history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader. Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of educational environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
CINDY'S LEARNING CENTER
Baltimore, MD
08.2011 - Current
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Stayed current on [Type] codes and [Type] guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in [State].
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success in only [Timeframe].
Preschool Director
University Of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
Center Standards Officer
Woodland Job Corps Center
Laurel, MD
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
Education Coordinator
BALTIMORE CITY HEADSTART
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with support entities and representatives to secure educational grants.
Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bethel Head Start Program
Buffalo, NY
02.1990 - 06.2000
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
Education
Education Administration
SUNY Buffalo StateEDU
Buffalo, NYEducation Administration
Towson University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY05.1985
Skills
- Disaster Preparedness
- Behavior Redirection
- Enrichment Activities
- Daycare Management
MSDE CREDENTIAL LEVEL6
Completed over 24 early childhood core knowledge credits and Professional activity units
Certification
- Licensed Maryland State Childcare Provider - 2011-present
- Maryland State Credential Level 6
- Maryland Excels Level 1
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
CINDY'S LEARNING CENTER
08.2011 - Current
Preschool Director
University Of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
09.2008 - 06.2010
Center Standards Officer
Woodland Job Corps Center
07.2006 - 07.2008
Education Coordinator
BALTIMORE CITY HEADSTART
07.2003 - 06.2006
Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2000 - 06.2003
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bethel Head Start Program
02.1990 - 06.2000
Education Administration
SUNY Buffalo StateEDU
Education Administration
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
Medaille College
- Licensed Maryland State Childcare Provider - 2011-present
- Maryland State Credential Level 6
- Maryland Excels Level 1
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