Elizabeth A.

Cyr

lizcyrr@gmail.com

Address: Arlington, Virginia

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Master of Arts in Teaching (May 2014)
Professional Education Licensure Program: Elementary Education (grades Pre-K- 6)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor: Elementary Education (May 2013)
Cumulative GPA: 3.4; MAT Education GPA: 3.7
Deans List: Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014

Teaching Experience
Teacher, Second Grade, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA

July 2015-present

Teacher, Kindergarten, Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax, VA

August 2014-June 2015
Used backward design to teach students the big ideas behind the SOLs. This made
learning more meaningful and gave my students a deeper understanding of what they were learning
Planned collaboratively as a team to share teaching insights, resources and ideas
My lessons plans were used as the standard/model for the FCPS Great Beginnings course
All students who did not meet benchmark on the fall DRA2 WA passed in the winter window; one at-risk student
improved his fall DRA2 WA score from a 48 to a 126 (winter) up to a 188 in the spring!
All students met our end of the year SMARTR goal
Took professional development courses in math, science, Responsive Classroom, and Great Beginnings
Received a grant from Donors Choose for $1,200 towards teaching materials for my classroom
Strong classroom management skills using best practices to monitor behavior and participation
Developed meaningful relationships w/students, parents, staff using strong communication/interpersonal skills
Culturally responsive teacher
Wrote the monthly kindergarten newsletter for our team
Fostered in my students a love for school and a love for learning
Student Teacher, Grade 4, Beverly Manor Elementary School, Staunton, VA
March 2014-May 2014
Instructed decimal, graphing and fraction units with student- centered math instruction, including the use of
manipulatives and real life materials
Listened to students daily reading, recorded their progress and offered feedback for improvement
Attended faculty meetings and parent teacher conferences
Participated in professional development workshops
Praised by Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor for excellent classroom management skills
Student Teacher, Grade 1, Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA
August 2013- Dec 2013
Differentiated and implemented a variety of hands on, cross-curricular lessons in SS, Math, and Word Study
Engaged students with a consumer/ producer needs/wants bingo lesson in economics
Implemented creative Brain Breaks for students to let energy out, as a result they were more focused in class
Graded assessments and work samples- used data to drive my instruction
Implemented cooperative learning
Used SMART Board to show Brainpop videos, educational videos, and interactive math and social studies lessons
Praised by cooperating teacher for reinforcing important concepts in math and social studies throughout the day

Student Teacher, Grade 2, Marymount International School, Rome, Italy

May 2013- June 2013
Experienced a new culture and learned the techniques of the Responsive Classroom
Worked with highly experienced staff to co-teach as well as plan and implement lessons
Planned and implemented interactive math lessons to teach time using the SMART Board, clock manipulatives, and
songs
Practicum Student, Grade 2, Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School, Waynesboro, VA
Led morning meetings to create a classroom community
Used SMART Board to implement lessons
Administered an interactive lesson on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Students sorted items
pertaining to each category and made awareness posters to hang in the school

Jan. 2013- May 2013

Practicum Student, Kindergarten, Clymore Elementary School, Fort Defiance, VA

Taught lessons with attention to early literacy development
Completed an in-depth case study of one student to better understand child development

Aug. 2013- Dec. 2013

Relevant Experience
Team Leader, Smithland Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA
Aug 2012-May 2013
Planned daily for team builders and homework time for 14 first graders
Planned activities for homework time (SMART Board lessons, math game, or a read aloud)
Behavior management was implemented and expectations were set as a group at the
beginning of the program and reviewed regularly
JMU Computer Help Desk
Provided IT troubleshooting for JMU students and faculty over the phone and in person
Attended various computer training sessions and monthly faculty meetings
Star recognition for excellent customer service

Aug 2010- May 2012

Substitute Teacher, Milton and Colchester School Districts, Vermont

Provide teaching support in a variety of classroom settings at various grade levels
Implemented Responsive Classroom and PBIS techniques
Provide paraprofessional help to students with various special needs
Title 1 tutor

Fall 2009- Fall 2013

Nanny
Summer 2008-Present
Provide nanny services to children 8 months to13 years of age
Skills attained: bonding and building rapport with all ages, finding creative resources for entertainment and
engagement, and implementing behavior management
5 star rating on care.com
Figure Skating Coach (USFSA Gold Medal Ranked)
2008-Present
Build rapport with students through open communication and a willingness to help them succeed
Provide clear instruction (both hands on and visual) to attain set skating goals
Alter my approach in teaching to best fit student needs in order to get results

Activities
JMU Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Fraternity)
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Member, Shenandoah Valley Reading Council
Volunteer at Spotswood Elementary School
National Society of Leadership and Success
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, JMU
Raised 5k for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
5K for Autism
Anthony Robbins Leadership Seminar Volunteer/ Attendee
Kijiji Leadership

2013-Present
2012-Present
2012- Present
2010-2013
2010-Present
Sept. 2009 May 2013

2009-2011
2009-2011

References:
Barbara Stein (bbstein@fcps.edu) FCPS Mentor
Phone: (703) 901-9886
Diane Frazier (djfrazier@fcps.edu) Kindergarten Teacher, Willow Springs ES
Phone: (703) 508-2640
Donica Hadley (hadleydo@jmu.edu) University Supervisor Fall Practicum 2013
Phone: (540) 271-2212
Kara Parks (kparks@rockingham.k12.va.us) Coop. Teacher Fall Practicum & Student Teaching Spring 2014, Grade 1
Phone: (540) 209-2086

Please visit my online teaching portfolio: http://elizabethcyr.weebly.com/