Cynthia M.

Jackson
19643 Quarry Road, Wellington, Ohio 44090
(440)225-8930 cmjacks99@gmail.com
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
~PreSchool through Third Grade, Reading Endorsement K-12~
Committed, creative, and compassionate professional educator dedicated to engaging all students in the
development of their social and academic skills.
Flexible and accommodating individual with an expertise in designing and implementing hands-on lessons that
inspire learning through investigation and imagination.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, parents,
and colleagues.
Areas of Teaching Expertise Include the Following:
Common Core State Standards

Guided Reading

Differentiated Instruction

Technology Integration

Inclusion with Special Education

Interdisciplinary Reading

Assessment Tools and Technology

Engaging Lesson Planning

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- Maple Heights, Ohio
Teacher (2nd and 3rd Grade)

AUG. 2007-PRESENT

Facilitated learning for 2nd and 3rd grade students aligned with Common Core State Standards that met the diverse
academic and social needs of all students within an inclusion classroom. Planned and implemented lessons in ELA,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Character Education. Monitored and assessed student performance
through DIBELS, STAR Reading and STAR Math, Scholastic Guided Reading assessments, teacher designed bi-weekly
assessments, peer evaluations, checklists, and student data folders.
Achievements:
Rated Accomplished using the Ohio Teacher and Principal Evaluation System.
Collaborated with Special Education Team to differentiate instruction in an inclusion class.
Involved in the development and implementation of IEPs, 504 Plans, IATs, RtIs, and FBAs for students with a
variety of learning and behavioral disabilities.
Served on the Building Leadership Team to complete building TBTs and improve the academic environment
of the building.
Facilitated the iPad committee in the building to initiate and maintain the use of iPads in the classroom
including researching and loading apps.
Wrote and analyzed Reading and Mathematics bi-weekly assessments to provide leveled intervention for RtI
(Response to Intervention).
Designed district pacing guides in Language Arts and Mathematics to reflect increased rigor of Common Core
State Standards.
Used Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) to design an effective environment for teaching
and learning.

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Professional Teaching Experience Continued
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- Lorain, Ohio
Teacher (2nd and 3rd Grade)

NOV. 2005-JUNE 2007

Performed daily tasks of a classroom teacher including writing and implementing lesson plans in all core subject
areas, keeping grades, conducting Parent-Teacher conferences, maintaining classroom discipline, and administering a
variety of state and district assessments. Received Consistency Management & Cooperative Discipline (CMCD)
training and implemented within the classroom. Collaborated with a team teacher to write and implement lesson
plans that were aligned with Ohio Academic Content Standards in all core subjects to prepare third grade students
for the Ohio Achievement Tests (OAT).
IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & LOWELL ACADEMY- Lorain, Ohio
Curriculum Resource Teacher (Kindergarten through 6th Grade)

SEPT. 2004-JUNE 2005

Worked directly with classroom teachers and students to model instructional strategies and facilitate the sharing of
instructional techniques. Assisted with diagnosis and intervention for students with learning disabilities including
IEPs and 504s. Administered DIBELS, Ohio Screening and Diagnostic Measures, Target Teach, Ohio Achievement
Assessments, and a variety of other state and district assessments. Trained to administer the state mandated KRA-L
screening for kindergarten.
RELATED CAREER EXPERIENCE
LORAIN CITY SCHOOLS- Lorain, Ohio
Curriculum Writing, Grade 3 Math

JUNE 2007-JULY 2007

Collaborated with team of teachers to write district third grade Math curriculum aligned to district pacing guide and
State of Ohio Academic Content Standards.
CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION
Ohio Licensure: Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) with Reading Endorsement
Masters of Education- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Major: Curriculum and Teaching- Summa Cum Laude; GPA 4.0

Graduated 2007

Bachelor of Science in Education- Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

Major: Early Childhood Education- Magna Cum Laude; GPA 3.86

Graduated 2004

Associate of Arts- Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio

Major: Early Childhood Development- Cum Laude; GPA 3.64

Graduated 2002

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, iPad, Mac Book Pro, ProgressBook, PolyVision's no interactive-whiteboard,
Elmo document camera, SMART Board
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request