Lindsey Cummins
Imperial Beach,Ca
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid instructional pedagogies, discussions, and activities. Implement intervention strategies and behavior management techniques to enhance student success. Highly motivated teacher dedicated to supporting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2013 - Current
- Teacher positions held: Fourth Grade Teacher for four years and Second Grade Teacher for five years
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Science Lab Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students.
Academic Support and Enrichment Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally and socially through hands-on support.
- Administered tests before, during and after program interventions.
- Taught reading and math to individual and small groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught every class on campus from preschool through 5th grade
- I had a curriculum that is state standards based, which I used or I created my own lessons that reflected the standards
- I kept all the student’s art work until the end of the year, so they can look through their work and select a piece for the Art Fair
- For the Art Fair I framed all the art work, which people could then purchase and raise money for the school
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with teaching staff.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Point Loma Nazarine Universiry
2023
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
University of San Diego
2021
Masters - Best Teaching Practices
National University
07.2020
No Degree - Cleared Teaching Credential (BTSA)
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06.2018
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
National University
06.2012
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
2010
San Diego Mesa College
2008
Skills
- Instructional Best Practices
- Exemplary organizational, communication, and people skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships among staff members at all levels
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Professional development and effective teaching strategies
- Work effectively and flexibly in a variety of environments
- Coach peers using a collaborative approach
- Committed to Continuous Improvement
- Great Active Listening Skills
- Instructional Planning Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
CLAD Certification
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Foundations of Leadership Program Certificate
Committees
Village Elementary School Site Council: 2017-2019, 2023-present
CUSD Multiple Tiered System of Support (MTSS): 2018-present
Village Elementary School Leadership Team: 2021-present
CUSD Wellness Committee: 2022-2023
CUSD Arts for Learning Steering Committee: 2017-2020
CUSD Co-Teaching and Inclusion Committee: 2017-2018
Timeline
Science Lab Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2015 - 01.2016
Academic Support and Enrichment Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2013 - 11.2015
Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2013 - Current
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
Point Loma Nazarine Universiry
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
University of San Diego
Masters - Best Teaching Practices
National University
No Degree - Cleared Teaching Credential (BTSA)
Brandman University
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
National University
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego Mesa College
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