Cynthia Haug
Cherry Valley
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Sycamore School District #427, leveraging technology integration and positive reinforcement to enhance student learning. Use of differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Successfully improved student engagement through innovative lesson plans and multimedia instruction, promoting academic and social growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Sycamore School District #427
08.2006 - 06.2025
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier
Chicago, IL And Rockford Cohort05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-2000
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Field trip organization
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Sycamore School District #427
08.2006 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
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