Cynthia Diane Kinser
8997 Birchfield Heights Road
Wise, VA 24293
Phone: 276-275-9679 Email: [email protected]
8997 Birchfield Heights Road
Wise, VA 24293
Phone: 276-275-9679 Email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE:
To maintain a teaching position that utilizes my education and experience and promotes a creative and positive learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude is to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
EDUCATION:
2012-Present University College at Wise, Wise, VA 24293
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with a Major in Science and Endorsement in Mathematics
1997-2000 Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Associate in Arts and Sciences, Business Administration Major
Honors List and GPA 3.731
1997 John I. Burton High School, Norton, VA 24273
Advanced Diploma and 9th in class
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Substitute Teacher, Jan. 2011-May 2012
· Served as “on-call” substitute, accepting teaching assignments morning of class.
· Executed lesson plans across all disciplines for Pre-K through 7 grade students with classes ranging in size from 20 to 25 students.
· Effectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly learn skills.
· Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behaviors.
· Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation.
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Paraprofessional, March 2011-May 2011
· Served as a Paraprofessional a current employee on maternity leave.
· Assisted in conducting increased learning experiences for students in assigned areas.
· Demonstrated ability to work closely with both children and adults.
· Expert in interpreting and relaying information from books, periodicals and academic papers.
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nov. 2011-May 2012
· Served as an Occupational Therapist Assistant until school could hire a certified Occupational Therapist.
· Assisted Occupational Therapists in planning, implementing and administrating therapy programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance using selected activities and equipment.
· Monitored the conditions on how the student reacted to the treatment program.
· Observed and recorded student’s progress.
· Reported to supervisor, verbally or in writing, on student’s attitudes, attendance and accomplishments.
MainStreet Kids Preschool
Preschool Teacher Assistant, Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010
(Position dissolved due to Preschool closing)
· Highly skilled in assisting lead teachers with the implementation of early age curriculum.
· Profound ability to maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for children.
· Assisted in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate preschool program for learners.
· Taught interpersonal skills: hygiene and proper eating habits.
· Able to communicate with children in child friendly tones.
Norton Christian Church, Norton VA
Nursery Director, June 2005-Sept. 2010
· Reorganized the entire curriculum for Connecting from Birth to cater to children and their families.
· Prepared weekly activities related to curriculum.
· Organized group activities: games, painting, storytelling, music and plays.
· Established basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.
· Met with parents whenever necessary to discuss progress and requirements.
· Prepared classroom materials and maintained clean, safe facilities and equipment.
· Provided children and parents with activity schedules and established classroom routine.
· Read books to entire class and in small groups.
· Coordinated schedule for 15-20 volunteers.
· Responsible for annual nursery training for the program.
FNB Southeast, Norton, VA
Vault Teller and CSR, Jan 2000-Dec. 2004
· Handled daily transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, payments, and account maintenance.
· Balanced drawer and vault with consistently high level of accuracy.
· Ordered and shipped currency and coin.
· Performed wire transfers for customers.
· Trained new teller employees.
· Managed two other employees under my supervision.
· Opened and closed all deposit accounts.
To maintain a teaching position that utilizes my education and experience and promotes a creative and positive learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude is to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
EDUCATION:
2012-Present University College at Wise, Wise, VA 24293
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with a Major in Science and Endorsement in Mathematics
1997-2000 Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Associate in Arts and Sciences, Business Administration Major
Honors List and GPA 3.731
1997 John I. Burton High School, Norton, VA 24273
Advanced Diploma and 9th in class
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Substitute Teacher, Jan. 2011-May 2012
· Served as “on-call” substitute, accepting teaching assignments morning of class.
· Executed lesson plans across all disciplines for Pre-K through 7 grade students with classes ranging in size from 20 to 25 students.
· Effectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly learn skills.
· Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behaviors.
· Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation.
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Paraprofessional, March 2011-May 2011
· Served as a Paraprofessional a current employee on maternity leave.
· Assisted in conducting increased learning experiences for students in assigned areas.
· Demonstrated ability to work closely with both children and adults.
· Expert in interpreting and relaying information from books, periodicals and academic papers.
Norton Elementary Middle School, Norton, VA
Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nov. 2011-May 2012
· Served as an Occupational Therapist Assistant until school could hire a certified Occupational Therapist.
· Assisted Occupational Therapists in planning, implementing and administrating therapy programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance using selected activities and equipment.
· Monitored the conditions on how the student reacted to the treatment program.
· Observed and recorded student’s progress.
· Reported to supervisor, verbally or in writing, on student’s attitudes, attendance and accomplishments.
MainStreet Kids Preschool
Preschool Teacher Assistant, Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010
(Position dissolved due to Preschool closing)
· Highly skilled in assisting lead teachers with the implementation of early age curriculum.
· Profound ability to maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for children.
· Assisted in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate preschool program for learners.
· Taught interpersonal skills: hygiene and proper eating habits.
· Able to communicate with children in child friendly tones.
Norton Christian Church, Norton VA
Nursery Director, June 2005-Sept. 2010
· Reorganized the entire curriculum for Connecting from Birth to cater to children and their families.
· Prepared weekly activities related to curriculum.
· Organized group activities: games, painting, storytelling, music and plays.
· Established basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.
· Met with parents whenever necessary to discuss progress and requirements.
· Prepared classroom materials and maintained clean, safe facilities and equipment.
· Provided children and parents with activity schedules and established classroom routine.
· Read books to entire class and in small groups.
· Coordinated schedule for 15-20 volunteers.
· Responsible for annual nursery training for the program.
FNB Southeast, Norton, VA
Vault Teller and CSR, Jan 2000-Dec. 2004
· Handled daily transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, payments, and account maintenance.
· Balanced drawer and vault with consistently high level of accuracy.
· Ordered and shipped currency and coin.
· Performed wire transfers for customers.
· Trained new teller employees.
· Managed two other employees under my supervision.
· Opened and closed all deposit accounts.
Black Diamond Bank, Norton, VA
Insurance Clerk/Assistant Bookkeeping, Aug. 1998-Dec. 1999
(Position dissolved due to bank merger)
· Made daily bank deposits for Norton office.
· Accounting experience with journal vouchers.
· Handled automobile insurance for installment loans.
· Applied and released care titles from DMV.
· Dealt with insurance claims for installment loans.
McDonalds, Norton and Wise, VA
Manager and Crew Trainer, Aug. 1996-June 1998
· Managed three different store locations.
· Maintained staff up to eleven coworkers.
· Balanced cash drawers and safe with consistently high level of accuracy.
· Handled petty cash.
· Assigned staff to cover peak hours and continuous stocking.
· Trained new employees.
AWARDS:
SVEA 2013, Deans List 2012, DAR Good Citizenship Award, Beta Club 10-12, Drama 12, Forensics12, Spanish 10-12 and 1 year in college, SADD 10-12, Raider Review Editor, Tendrils Editor, FBLA 9, Junior Beta 9, Tennis 9-12, Volleyball11-12
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
2002-Present– Holy Hands, Sign Language Ministry at Norton Christian Church
2010– Certificate of Training for the Whole Child
1998-1999-Mathematics Tutor for Algebra, Mountain Empire Community College
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
Insurance Clerk/Assistant Bookkeeping, Aug. 1998-Dec. 1999
(Position dissolved due to bank merger)
· Made daily bank deposits for Norton office.
· Accounting experience with journal vouchers.
· Handled automobile insurance for installment loans.
· Applied and released care titles from DMV.
· Dealt with insurance claims for installment loans.
McDonalds, Norton and Wise, VA
Manager and Crew Trainer, Aug. 1996-June 1998
· Managed three different store locations.
· Maintained staff up to eleven coworkers.
· Balanced cash drawers and safe with consistently high level of accuracy.
· Handled petty cash.
· Assigned staff to cover peak hours and continuous stocking.
· Trained new employees.
AWARDS:
SVEA 2013, Deans List 2012, DAR Good Citizenship Award, Beta Club 10-12, Drama 12, Forensics12, Spanish 10-12 and 1 year in college, SADD 10-12, Raider Review Editor, Tendrils Editor, FBLA 9, Junior Beta 9, Tennis 9-12, Volleyball11-12
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
2002-Present– Holy Hands, Sign Language Ministry at Norton Christian Church
2010– Certificate of Training for the Whole Child
1998-1999-Mathematics Tutor for Algebra, Mountain Empire Community College
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.