Cynthia Richard
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with Masters degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous undergraduate and graduate-level courses at large university and earned high approval ratings from students and department heads during each year. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Creative thinker with flexibility to allow audience to guide direction of lectures and achieve most out of interdisciplinary education experience.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Judith Herb College Of Education
2001.01 - 2022.08
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Managed undergraduate and graduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to Early Childhood discipline.
- Created Assessment Reports for the department of Teacher Education.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Delivered engaging presentations at academic conferences, raising the profile of the institution within the broader academic community.
Kdg./Third Grade General Education Teacher
Springfield City Schools
1996.08 - 2000.06
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources by attending educational conferences.
- Conducted reading skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Inclusion Preschool Teacher
ESC of Lake Erie West
1988.08 - 1996.06
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assisted in the assessment of each special needs student''s IEP, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Met with parents to review IEP plans for at risk students.
Kdg. and 5th Grade General Education Teacher
Oregon City Schools District
1981.08 - 1987.06
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement by participating in curriculum development committees and attending regular staff meetings.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through project-based learning assignments, fostering independent thought and problem-solving abilities in students.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH08.2006
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teaching Excellence
- Online content delivery
- Academic Publication
- Course design
- Subject Expertise
- Curriculum Creation
- Professionalism
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Judith Herb College Of Education
2001.01 - 2022.08
Kdg./Third Grade General Education Teacher
Springfield City Schools
1996.08 - 2000.06
Inclusion Preschool Teacher
ESC of Lake Erie West
1988.08 - 1996.06
Kdg. and 5th Grade General Education Teacher
Oregon City Schools District
1981.08 - 1987.06
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
The University of Toledo
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