Cynthia Weir
Ramsey,NJ
Summary
Engaging and enthusiastic preschool teacher with 11 years of experience providing a literacy rich, multi-sensory play-based learning environment. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
LEAP Preschool
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Collaborated and created LEAP 4's curriculum with colleagues and director
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained center based, student led classrooms by clear and consistent expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress using various documentation methods
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation, classroom website and formal conferences.
Preschool Teacher
West New York Board of Education
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Taught 15 ELL students in full day Abbott preschool classroom, with assistance of Paraprofessional
- Planned and prepared developmentally appropriate lesson plans following district curriculum
- Maintained individual student portfolios using district assessments
- Implemented bilingual monthly newsletter for parents
- Developed and led parent workshops for families
Associate Project Director-Early Childhood Project Succes
New Jersey City University
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Maintained daily function of successful Teacher Effectiveness Grant ($669,001)
- Worked collaboratively with New Jersey Commission of Higher Education, Hudson County Community College and Jersey City Public Schools to implement grant goals
- Opened and sustained Teacher Resource Room located in Jersey City Public School
- Organized Mentorship Programs with College Professors and Novice Public School Teachers
Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
Robbins Nest Child Development Center
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Maintained developmentally appropriate classroom for 20 Preschool age children that encouraged physical, emotional, social and academic growth through theme based curriculum
- Assisted in daily function of Center and Summer Camps
- Worked cooperatively with parents
- Assisted in administrative duties of center including ordering supplies, tuition billing, licensing, staff supervision and building maintenance
Teacher's Assistant
Nutritional Sciences Preschool
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Assisted head teacher in daily function of classroom activities
- Planned and implemented healthy cooking activities for students
- Organized dance and music enrichment
Education
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJBachelor of Arts - Dance
Rutgers University, Douglass College
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management and Organization
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Music and Movement
Certification
NJ Early Childhood P-3 Certification
Professional Workshops
- Children's Literacy Initiative
- Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS)
- High Scope Training
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Reggio Emilia
- Tools of the Mind
- The Education Trust, ELL- Closing the Gap
Related Experiences
- Ramsey Gala Parent Association, Co-Chair 2023- present
- Ramsey Public Education Foundation, Board Member, President 2012-2016
- Fresh Air Fund, Friendly Town Host 2011-present
- Special Needs Parent Advisory Committee, Ramsey School District 2009-2011
- Archer Cooperative Nursery School, Board Member 2008-2009
- Teacher's Assistant, Nutritional Sciences Preschool, Rutgers University 1991-1994
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
LEAP Preschool
05.2014 - 06.2020
Preschool Teacher
West New York Board of Education
08.2002 - 06.2003
Associate Project Director-Early Childhood Project Succes
New Jersey City University
06.2000 - 06.2002
Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
Robbins Nest Child Development Center
01.1995 - 01.1999
Teacher's Assistant
Nutritional Sciences Preschool
01.1991 - 01.1994
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Rutgers University, Douglass College
NJ Early Childhood P-3 Certification
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