Cynthia Tomlinson
Science Instructor, Middle Grades
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Engaging Middle School Science Educator with a passion for sharing a love of science and for making complex scientific concepts accessible in a virtual learning environment. With a proven track record in Polk County School board, she is skilled in leveraging digital tools to create interactive lessons that motivates students and fosters curiosity. She is also compassionate and committed to cultivating academic growth by helping students develop organization and study skills in a virtual learning environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher, Grades 6 and 7, Science
Polk County School Board
08.2020 - Current
- Provide instruction of science with enthusiasm and excitement.
- Relate to students in a way that can foster a lifelong passion for science.
- Foster positive learning environment that encourages student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Prepare and present two live lessons per week.
- Provide students with access to recorded live lessons for review and independent learning.
- Evaluated student assessments and delivered constructive feedback to support learning and improvement.
- Create and utilize an appropriate bank of "snippits" for use in student feedback.
- Maintain a virtual presence that is engaging, available and approachable.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to provide personalized support, guidance, and academic assistance.
- Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and other school professionals to determine ways to best use technology, to plan live lessons, and to plan how to best assist children.
Teacher, Grade 6 Science
Polk County School Board
08.1995 - 07.2020
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Deliver differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student has an equal opportunity for success.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connect subjects and promote deep understanding among students.
- Foster positive learning environment that encourages student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher, Grades 2 and 3, All Subjects
Department of Defense Dependents' Schools
07.1992 - 06.1995
Teacher, Grades 3 and 5, All Subjects
Polk County School Board
08.1988 - 07.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FloridaSkills
- Student engagement strategies
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Skilled in managing online learning platforms (Virtual School Administrator and Educator)
- Experienced with Zoom and Teams
- Development of interactive live lessons
- Small group instruction
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Data-driven instruction
- Utilization of feedback for assessments
- Parent and student communication
Certification
- Middle Grades 6-9
Quote
They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. -Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 6 and 7, Science
Polk County School Board
08.2020 - Current
Teacher, Grade 6 Science
Polk County School Board
08.1995 - 07.2020
Teacher, Grades 2 and 3, All Subjects
Department of Defense Dependents' Schools
07.1992 - 06.1995
Teacher, Grades 3 and 5, All Subjects
Polk County School Board
08.1988 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
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