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Cynthia T. Manibusan

Puyallup,Washington

Summary

Compassionate teacher with 14 years of experience implementing elementary education curriculum within multicultural classrooms. Recognized for excellence in supporting the development of a culturally diverse student population, and developing individualized plans for various learning levels.

Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support.

Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help each reach their full potential through skill-building. Knowledgeable about planning activities, field trips, and projects to diversify instruction and immerse students in language arts and social studies subject materials.

Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.

Skilled in lesson plan design, monitoring student progress, and implementing modern systems to optimize education. Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Santa Barbara Catholic School
Dededo, Guam
08.2014 - 07.2022
  • Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
  • Educated students on spelling, grammar, Language Arts, and Social Studies rules with an age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
  • Managed 25 class hours per week, teaching more than 55 students core principles and advanced concepts of Language Arts and Social Studies.
  • Created immersive activities and utilized BrainPop technology to enhance instruction.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 99%.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
  • Tracked class attendance and student progress.

Teacher

Guahan Academy Charter School
Dededo, Guam
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 20 students
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
  • Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques
  • Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 99%
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics. Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education

Teacher

Adacao Elementary School
Dededo, Guam
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 99%
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 22 students
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in reading, language, and math direct instruction course
  • Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios in order to assess student progress
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
  • Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

University of Guam
Mangilao
2007

Skills

  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Effective listening
  • Student assessment and achievement
  • Critical thinker
  • Behavior modification
  • Proofreading/editing
  • Active listening
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Teacher

Santa Barbara Catholic School
08.2014 - 07.2022

Teacher

Guahan Academy Charter School
06.2013 - 06.2014

Teacher

Adacao Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

University of Guam

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