Cynthia Robertson
Groveland,FL
Summary
My passion is to utilize my knowledge and skills to support students that learn reading differently than many students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Real Life Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Established a literacy-rich environment within the classroom, fostering a love for reading among all students.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English Language Arts with other subject areas.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, ensuring academic growth and success.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and personalized learning plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Reading Interventionist
Acadamia
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
Reading Interventionist
Pasco County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Served 60+ students in reading intervention.
- Implemented Orton Gillingham based program Take Flight to small groups
- Analyzed student data making recommendations for student growth
- Established a literacy-rich environment within the classroom, fostering a love for reading among all students.
- Screened K-5 for Dyslexia Characteristics
- Collaborated with administration, teachers, and parents for success
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Dyslexia Therapist
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2009 - 08.2019
- Conducted testing utilizing WRMT-III, CTOPP-5, GORT-5, WJIV, CTONI
- Collaborated with other dyslexia therapists to identify students with dyslexia characteristics.
- Participated in 504 and ESE meetings to establish goals and accommodations for students.
- Implemented Take Flight multisensory program to students K-9th grades.
- Stayed current with research on dyslexia identifying interventions, incorporating new methods into therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and achievements, informing future instruction decisions.
Reading Enrichment Teacher
Lake County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Developed and implemented reading curriculum targeting FCAT weaknesses
Education
BBA -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.1985
Skills
- 12 years experience teaching structured Literacy
- 100's of hours teaching structured literacy in private therapy
- Successful track record supporting student comprehension skills in state testing
Certification
- Texas Elementary Teaching Certification - Lifetime 1-8
- Texas Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- Florida Elementary Teaching Certificate
- Florida Reading Endorsement
- Certified Academic Language Therapist
- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (2012-2021)
- Certified in Take Flight Multisensory Structured Language Program
- Certified in Alphabetic Phonics
Timeline
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Real Life Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Acadamia
08.2021 - 08.2023
Reading Interventionist
Pasco County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Dyslexia Therapist
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2009 - 08.2019
Reading Enrichment Teacher
Lake County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
BBA -
Texas Christian University
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