Assistant Principal Reading Specialist

Cynthia Bennett-Coleman

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain employment as an English/Language Arts Educator.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Educational Leadership (P-12)

[FLD 704]

Early Childhood Education (P-5)

[FLD 808]

Middle Grades (4-8) -Language Arts

[FLD 853]

Middle Grades (4-8) - Reading

[FLD 855]

Middle Grades (4-8) -Social Science

[FLD 854]

Reading (P-12)

[FLD 732]

EDUCATION:

State University of New York

(SUNY), College at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, New York.

B.S. Elementary Education

1988

Southern Connecticut State

University, New Haven, CT

M.A., Reading

1995

Southern Connecticut State

University, New Haven, CT

Sixth Year Degree, Administration and Supervision

1996

Bright From the Start, Georgia Department of Early Child Care and Learning

Licensed Child Care Provider and Facility Director

2008-2012

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Dekalb County Schools, Peachtree MS 2019-2022

Educator, Gr. 6, & Gr. 8 ELA

Taught grade relevant subject matter: prepared lesson plans, instructional aides, and supplemental teaching materials; Attended weekly content area meetings; participated in ongoing training sessions.

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Summerour MS 2018-2019

Educator, Gr. 8 ELA

Worked collaboratively with team members to design and deliver instruction to increase student learning; Assessed student learning of the AKS (Academic Knowledge and Skills); Communicated student progress with students, parents, staff, school leaders, and the district.

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Grace Snell MS 2015-2018

Educator, Gr. 7 ELA

Analyzed student work and assessments to plan, teach, and assess; Utilized technology to enhance student learning.

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Radloff MS 2012-2015

Educator, ELA Grades 7 and 8

Constructed and implemented the Common Core, and AKS-Based lessons for use during Extended Learning Time (ELT); Linked lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world experiences; Planned organized, and implemented engaging AKS based classroom activities to accommodate the skills and abilities of individual students; Tutored students before and after school in order to address academic deficiencies; Modeled reading and writing strategies for other ELA colleagues during the (CAT) Content Area Team Meetings; Attended Middle School Forums to obtain instructional strategies to assist with preparation for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Rosebud ES 2008-2012

Educator, First, Third and Fourth Grade

Encouraged positive school and home communications; Facilitated and assisted with the implementation of Literacy Night, Math Night, Multicultural Night, Science Night, and other school events; Worked collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and parents, to increase opportunities for student achievement; Continuously communicated student progress to parents; Provided students with specific strategies for improvement.

Gwinnett County Public Schools, R.L. Norton ES 2005-2008

Educator, Gr. 3

Established and maintained a positive rapport with staff, students, parents, and the community; Prepared student reports; Taught students to summarize their learning; Planned instruction; Provided formative and summative assessments that measured student achievement.

Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Connecticut 2001-2005

Assistant Principal, Paul Laurence Dunbar School (Grades K-8)

Successfully assisted with the supervision and evaluation of certified and non-certified staff; Assisted with the total school program in accordance with district policies and procedures; Worked collaboratively with the principal and staff to support/improve the school’s instructional and non-instructional programs; Facilitated Title 1 Events; Served as the Standardized Testing Coordinator; Demonstrated continuous efforts to improve operations within the school organization; Promoted and enforced Character Education, and the School-Wide Discipline Plan.

Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Connecticut 1988 -2001

Educator/Mentor Teacher/ Reading Specialist

Conducted demonstration lessons in reading; Submitted records, reports, and forms accurately and promptly; Demonstrated punctuality to class, to assigned duties, and to other school activities; Assisted teachers with organizing the learning environment to maximize student time on task; Evaluated, selected and modified, reading resources and activities; Served as a resource to regular classroom teachers by assisting them in implementing their reading programs; Provided diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services for students in need. Provided small group instruction for identified students; Participated in training programs offered by the district to enhance teaching and learning.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong team building skills, listening skills, and problem-solving skills.

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Teacher of the Year Finalist, Rosebud ES, Gwinnett County Public Schools; Trainer for Gwinnett County Writing Institute; Counseling Recognition Award - Grace Snell MS; Positive Attitude Award - Radloff MS; Promoting Parent Involvement Award - Radloff MS; Language Arts Connections Award - Grace Snell MS; Reader’s Rally Coach for Reader’s Rally Competition in Gwinnett County. Grace Snell students came in Third Place in their division.

REFERENCES:

Dorothy Parker Jarrett, Summerour MS (Former Prin.); Christina McCann, Grace Snell MS (Former AP); Allen Craine, Grace Snell MS (Former Prin.); Michelle Perez, Peachtree MS Principal; Dr. Goodgame, Assistant Principal, Peachtree MS.

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