Hi, I’m
Cynthia Storms
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced educator dedicated to creating engaging and comprehensive curriculums across various subjects. Proficient in fostering student motivation through positive reinforcement and interactive teaching methods. Proven track record of enhancing students' literacy, numeracy, social, and learning abilities. Passionate about empowering learners to reach their full potential through innovative instructional techniques.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
My After School Program
Teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Jonesboro Elite Learning Academy
Teacher
05.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Phoenix Kids Club
Assistant Director
01.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Phoenix Kids Club
Teacher
10.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
La petite Academy
Teacher
11.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Developed comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals.
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals.
- Planned and implemented direct instructional strategies for full classes, small groups, and individual IEP support.
- Connected with parents and students to help each obtain maximum benefit out of class experiences.
- Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviours.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning opportunities.
On the border
Hostess/To-go
12.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Reviewed and periodically updated seating chart to reflect open and occupied seating.
- Managed reservations received through telephone or online interfaces and coordinated seating for appropriate dates, times, and party counts.
- Maintained an even and orderly flow of guests from the reception area into the dining room or lounge, and informed customers of estimated wait times.
- Maintained neat and well-groomed appearance and observed all uniform requirements.
- Seated guests, accounting for special requests and available seating.
- Observed the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and provided assistance when needed.
- Greeted guests and bade farewell to departing guests, presented menus, and announced the name of the server.
- Set-up and cleared tables at peak times to seat patrons more quickly.
- Mitigated risks by ensuring sanitary environment and monitoring alcohol service.
- Answered the phone to take delivery or pickup orders from callers.
- Addressed and resolved guest complaints, escalating to management when necessary.
- Escorted guests to tables, provided menus, and discussed daily specials.
- Handled banquet room and patio reservations for private and special events.
- Used the POS system to process credit card and cash transactions.
- Met needs of guests by listening to special requests and accommodating them accordingly.
- Maintained organized hostess station and restocked supplies.
- Answered incoming calls and provided information regarding hours of operation, location, and menu items.
Applegate Academy
Teacher's Assistant
08.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Worked under direct supervision of classroom teacher to handle student and administrative needs.
- Integrated multi-media enrichment activities into recess periods to maintain student engagement.
- Used informal discussions and official progress reports to maintain open communication with parents.
- Helped teachers implement curricula activities and encouraged children's participation.
- Prepared classroom and organized instructional materials based on teacher needs.
- Assisted differently-abled and very young students with personal needs such as feeding and toileting.
- Administered diagnostic tools to help classroom teachers understand unique needs of each student.
- Created and maintained, in coordination with lead teacher, child-centered educational environments.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Education
Brenau UniversityGainesville, GA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology, Early childhood Education
University Overview
- Double major in Early Childhood Education.
- Member, Math/science Club
- Vice President, Anime Club
- GPA: 2.5
Jonesboro High SchoolJonesboro Ga
High School Diploma
05.2015
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- POS system operations
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Scanner operations
- Cash handling
- Drawer balancing
- Employee training
- Cashier training
- POS systems
- Train staff
- Planning
- Student assessment
- Assigning and grading work
- Student records management
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Parent and student communication
- Group learning mechanics
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Student motivation
- Social-emotional learning
- Lesson planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Child development
Timeline
Teacher
My After School Program
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Jonesboro Elite Learning Academy
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Director
Phoenix Kids Club
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher
Phoenix Kids Club
10.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher
La petite Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021
Hostess/To-go
On the border
12.2019 - 11.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Applegate Academy
08.2018 - 12.2019
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology, Early childhood Education
Jonesboro High School
High School Diploma
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