Teaching Experience
Valdez City School District, Valdez, Alaska
January 2011-present
- Gifted and Talented Teacher for grades 1-12
- Designed and taught new programs and electives for middle school and high school including iMovie, LEGO robotics and high school mythology
- Collaborated with students, parents and staff on annual individualized learning plans for fifty G/T students
- Successfully wrote grants to fund innovative programs and guest teachers
Chugach School District, Anchorage, Alaska
August 2004-June 2009
- Advisory teacher to 40-45 home schooling students for five years
- Worked with preschool to high school students to select curriculum, assessments, and projects based on district-wide standards-based system
- Revised district content standards in all subjects based on national standards
Bering Strait School District, Unalakleet, Alaska
August 1996-June 2003
- Taught kindergarten/ preschool and supervised Head Start staff in the village of Teller, Alaska for 5 years from August 1996-June 2000 and August 2003-June 2004
- Received professional training and experience as a Success For All reading facilitator, K-8
- Successfully completed a year-long action research project as part of the State of Alaska "Technology Advancement Grant" as a long-term substitute teacher in Brevig Mission from October 2002-June 2003
- Taught 3rd-5th grade as a long-term substitute teacher in Gambell and Brevig Mission from November 2000-June 2002
Education
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References
contact information provided upon request
Mr. David Foshee
Former Principal, Bering Strait SD
Current Principal, Fairbanks North Star SD
"Cynthia often seems to have limitless amounts of creative energy along with a style of teaching that reaches all students no matter what their learning style....
She displays the passion for education that shines through everything she does in her classroom, whether it is working with young elementary students, secondary students, parents or fellow educators...."
Mr. Robert Crumley
Superintendent of Chugach School District
"Cynthia is a highly competent and respected professional who has played a key role in continuously improving our Correspondence Extension School program....
Cynthia develops rapport and respect with students as well as with all stakeholders of our school district."
Mrs. Annie Dougherty
Head Teacher for FOCUS Homeschool
Chugach School District
"Cynthia is adept at collaborating as a team member. She contributes beneficial ideas and unlimited energy. She is always willing to research and write grants, volunteer to lead projects or mentor others. She was instrumental in revising our standards and developing performance based assessments."
Former Principal, Bering Strait SD
Current Principal, Fairbanks North Star SD
"Cynthia often seems to have limitless amounts of creative energy along with a style of teaching that reaches all students no matter what their learning style....
She displays the passion for education that shines through everything she does in her classroom, whether it is working with young elementary students, secondary students, parents or fellow educators...."
Mr. Robert Crumley
Superintendent of Chugach School District
"Cynthia is a highly competent and respected professional who has played a key role in continuously improving our Correspondence Extension School program....
Cynthia develops rapport and respect with students as well as with all stakeholders of our school district."
Mrs. Annie Dougherty
Head Teacher for FOCUS Homeschool
Chugach School District
"Cynthia is adept at collaborating as a team member. She contributes beneficial ideas and unlimited energy. She is always willing to research and write grants, volunteer to lead projects or mentor others. She was instrumental in revising our standards and developing performance based assessments."
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Other Work Experience
Co-owner of lodging business
McCarthy, AK
June 2005-present
McCarthy, AK
June 2005-present
- Eight seasons of experience as manager and co-owner of Currant Ridge Cabins
- #1 Top-rated Trip Advisor selection for "Speciality Lodging" in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska