Cynthia Ritz
Land O Lakes,FL
Summary
Passionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects, project planning and professional development. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriscience Teacher
Crystal Lake Middle School/Polk County
Lakeland, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on Florida state standards for 150 students and 6 class periods taking Introduction and Orientation to Agriscience classes.
- Researched and implemented variety of teaching strategies
- Supervised and assisted students as FFA Advisor with livestock projects to include beef cows, dairy goats, poultry and rabbits, also planning and conducting appropriate educational field experiences
- Introduced students to Agricultural Certification through AEST and employment ideas.
- Experienced in planning and developing curriculum in order to meet competency requirements for those occupational/academic agriscience areas.
- Established learning competencies for each lesson and maintained lesson plans for each instructional unit
- Assessed and recorded student accomplishments on regular basis through approved grading system
- Maintained accurate attendance records on students and follow school procedures for reporting student attendance
- Taught and enforced safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, the school district and the department
- Established and maintained effective climate for learning and utilized appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures
- Evaluated and recommended instructional aide, textbooks and equipment.
- Supervised teacher assistants, when assigned.
- Served as positive role model and leader for students to follow.
- Assisted in development and implementation fund raisers and budgets
- Communicated regularly with parent/guardians
- Recorded student's mastery of competencies as part of Instructional Systems Manager (ISM) Systems
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Agriscience-Biotechnology Teacher
Land O Lakes High School - Pasco County
Land O Lakes, FL
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Experience designing and developing current lesson plans and activities for 120 students and 5 class periods taking Agriscience, Environmental Science, and Reading Classes using Florida State Standards.
- Lead Future Farmers of America (FFA) Advisor. Experienced supervising and assisting students with livestock to include, cattle, dairy goats, rabbits, and poultry.
- Successful in organizing, working with tight deadlines, and assisting students in participating in their state and local fairs with their developed SAE projects.
- Experience using IRLA and Achieve Reading programs. to increase student success rate for passing SAT and FCAT.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Improved operation of classroom and barn facilities through creation of barn contracts, procedures, consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed communications and information using social media and school websites.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work early and staying after hours to communicate with students and parents to achieve success with academic and after school activities.
Veterinary Science-Agriscience Teacher
Walter L. Sickles High School
Tampa, FL
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Supervised 120 students over 6 class periods in instructional activities
- Experienced in planning and developing curriculum in order to meet competency requirements for those occupational/academic agriscience areas
- Established learning competencies for each lesson and maintained lesson plans for each instructional unit
- Developed and adapted instructional materials, teaching strategies and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes and interests
- Assessed and recorded student accomplishments on regular basis through approved grading system and maintained accurate attendance records on students and followed school procedures for reporting student attendance
- Taught and enforced safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, school district and department
- Establish and maintain effective climate for learning and utilized appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures
- Planned and conducted appropriate educational field experiences
- Evaluates and recommends instructional aide, textbooks and equipment
- Served as positive role model and leader for students to follow
- Recorded student's mastery of competencies as part of Instructional Systems Manager (ISM) Systems and communicated regularly with parents/guardians.
Career and Technical (Cosmetology) Teacher
Leto High School
Tampa, FL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Implements and adapted course curriculum using Florida State Standards
- Creating lesson plans and activities for 150 students for 6 class periods.
- Ordered stock supplies for each course.
- Shared Cosmetology skills and experience with students to be able to sit for Florida Cosmetology Professional Department of Regulation Licensing Board.
- Created written and practical tests to assess success of student candidates
- Grading tests.
- Mentoring students and providing emotional support.
Civics Teacher
Bartow Middle School
Bartow, FL
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Experience setting up schedules, lesson plans, and selecting learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives for 6 class periods and 120 students
- Analyzed needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students, and developed lesson plans in accordance with these factors.
- Monitored progress and discipline, and kept parents and school counselors informed of learners who need extra support.
- Established classroom and debating rules, and saw all students obey these rules.
- Organized field trips and distributed appropriate permission slips and paper work that was correctly signed and collected in timely manner.
- Participated in school events and acting as chaperone when required.
- Attended meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing learning programs.
- Informed students of learning opportunities and prepared them for other events.
Teacher Intern
Robinson High School
Tampa, FL
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Developed skills of professional teacher with consistent demonstration of professional conduct in actions and attire.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Reading Endorsement Competencies, Students with Disabilities and ESOL
- Creating lesson plans based on state standards and receiving feedback
- Assessing needs of individual students and developing strategies to increase student success
- Assisted lead teacher with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for 90 students
Substitute Teacher
Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed classroom behavior of 20 plus students in absence of regular teacher
- Quickly interpreted and followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts, informing students' permanent teacher their success.
- Stepped in for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2012
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent Computer and Software Skills
- Distance Learning
- FFA Advisor and Animal Science
Certification
6-12 Social Science Certification
6-12 Agriculture Certification
K-12 Reading Certification
Reading Endorsement
Scheduled to take 6-12 Biology Certification (March 2022)
Farm and Cottage Farming
I live on a farm in Land O Lakes with 2 horses, 15 dairy goats, poultry, rabbits, zebu cattle, and love to show at local and state fairs, showing children that it is possible to have these experiences.
Timeline
Agriscience Teacher
Crystal Lake Middle School/Polk County
02.2021 - Current
Agriscience-Biotechnology Teacher
Land O Lakes High School - Pasco County
08.2016 - 02.2021
Veterinary Science-Agriscience Teacher
Walter L. Sickles High School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Career and Technical (Cosmetology) Teacher
Leto High School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Civics Teacher
Bartow Middle School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Teacher Intern
Robinson High School
08.2012 - 11.2012
Substitute Teacher
Hillsborough County
10.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Education
University of South Florida
6-12 Social Science Certification
6-12 Agriculture Certification
K-12 Reading Certification
Reading Endorsement
Scheduled to take 6-12 Biology Certification (March 2022)
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