Cynthia Stevenson
Henderson,NV
Summary
Engaging Elementary Education Teacher with over 21 years of experience guiding individualized instruction and meeting state standards. Accomplished classroom teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2019 - Current
- Third Grade Teacher
- Integrated technology into learning with Cromebooks, Smart Boards, iPads, and computers.
- Modified curriculum for students with special educational needs in the regular education classroom by explaining the concepts in simpler steps.
- Built a collaborative and friendly classroom environment using and enforcing behavior guides, team teaching, and interactive learning.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Grade Level Chair
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Roberta C Cartwright Elementary School
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Second Grade Teacher
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Grade Level Chair
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Neil C Twitchell Elementary School
Henderson, Nevada
08.2005 - 05.2018
- Second Grade Teacher Third Grade Teacher Fourth Grade Teacher
- Increased standardized test scores in reading and math by implementing creative coursework into the curriculum.
- Established an after-school tutoring/homework help program.
- Integrated technology into learning with Cromebooks, Smart Boards, iPads, and computers.
- Modified curriculum for students with special educational needs in the regular education classroom by explaining the concepts in simpler steps.
- Built a collaborative and friendly classroom environment using and enforcing behavior guides, team teaching, and interactive learning.
- Trained and mentored several student teachers hired by Clark County School District.
- Grade Level Chair
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01-2005
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Organization and planning
- Friendly personality
- Problem-solving skills
- Standardized tests
- Progress reporting
- Activity Planning
- Peer mentoring
- Student motivation
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Cooperative learning
Certification
- Professional License – Elementary K-8 (State of Nevada) expires 2029-06-01
- Professional License – School Library Media Specialist K-12 (State of Nevada) expires 2029-06-01
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School
01.2019 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Roberta C Cartwright Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Neil C Twitchell Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada – Las Vegas