Eva Cwynar
Educational Leader
Lake Worth,Fl
Summary
Talented educational manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet student and teacher needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
School District Of Palm Beach County
05.2019 - Current
- Evaluate and support the implementation of math, science and STEM curriculum for the 10th-largest district in the U.S.
- Facilitated the planning and launch of the District’s COVID-19 Reopening Plan.
- Developed websites to support distance learning and access to curriculum and resources for both students and teachers.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
STEM Instructional Specialist
School District Of Palm Beach County
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for providing curriculum support systems for students, teachers, and administrators through the development of classroom resources and curriculum guides.
- Provided ongoing professional development and instructional support in the areas of differentiated instruction, classroom technology, standards-based interdisciplinary unit planning, STEM literacy, and assessment/data analysis.
- Manage grant-funded projects & programs, including budgets, to build teacher capacity, increase student achievement for diverse learner groups, and support school improvement/reform efforts.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Collaborated with industry and community partners to implement STEM programming for K-12 students and teachers.
IQWST Project Manager
School District Of Palm Beach County
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Investigating and Questioning our World through Science & Technology (IQWST) Supervisor. Oversaw the planning, implementation, training, and grant funding for all IQWST materials and programs in Palm Beach County.
- Analyzed data and aligned curriculum to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
Secondary Science Resource Teacher
School District Of Palm Beach County
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for providing curriculum support systems for students, teachers, and administrators through the development of classroom resources and curriculum guides.
- Provided ongoing professional development and instructional support in the areas of differentiated instruction, classroom technology, unit planning, science literacy, and assessment/data analysis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into science concepts.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Science Teacher
Atlantic Community High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery. Coursework included: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, Earth Space Science Honors, and Integrated Science Honors.
- Differentiated instruction according to student needs while addressing content through problem/project-based learning.
- Concentrated on student confidence as part of progress.
- Continuously communicated with students’ parents/guardians concerning academic success and behavior.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
11.2015 - 08.2020
Master of Science - STEM Education
University Of Florida
11.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
University Of Scranton
06.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
Community Collaboration
Problem-solvingCurriculum Development & Integration
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Project Management
Accomplishments
- Spanish proficient.
- Curriculum development.
- STEM Curriculum Integration Specialist.
- SECME Olympiad Organizer.
- PBC Science Path Lead Developer.
- Science Fair Judge & Certifier.
- Staff development.
- Budget Management.
- Student & School Data Analysis.
- Business management experience.
- Technology curriculum development.
- Experience in budgeting and payroll.
- Curriculum Framework development.
- Grant writing experience.
- Google Certified Trainer.
- Apple Certified Educator.
Timeline
Manager
School District Of Palm Beach County
05.2019 - Current
STEM Instructional Specialist
School District Of Palm Beach County
07.2016 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
11.2015 - 08.2020
Master of Science - STEM Education
University Of Florida
11.2015 - 06.2017
IQWST Project Manager
School District Of Palm Beach County
06.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
University Of Scranton
06.2013 - 12.2014
Secondary Science Resource Teacher
School District Of Palm Beach County
05.2013 - 07.2016
Science Teacher
Atlantic Community High School
08.2008 - 05.2013