Cynthia J.

Lewis
847-507-9320
lewis.cynthia.j@gmail.com

SKILL SET Objective

Leadership
Facilitation
Public speaking To obtain a position that enables me to use my vast experience to
teach, coordinate, implement, design, and carry out tasks assigned
Curriculum development to me by my employer
Instructional technologies
Organization and time management

CAREER EXPERIENCE
Taylor Preparatory High School August 2014-present
Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Lead/Instructional Coach/Mentor Taylor, MI
 Developed and implemented daily lesson plans using technology and traditional tools to engage student learning
for approximately 105 Spanish students
 Developed a standard based curriculum which includes traditional and comprehensible input methodology, and
the use of integrated performance assessments
 Mentored and led professional development to accelerate the growth of approximately 30 colleagues
 Spanish department head and curriculum lead across 5 schools for Spanish I-III, and AP for approximately 8
teachers
 Founded, coordinated, and led a Spanish study abroad program taking 12 students to Costa Rica for emerged
learning with another trip planned for Belize in 2019
Chrisman High School August 2013- August 2014
Spanish Teacher/Special Education Teacher Chrisman, IL
 Developed and implemented lessons for Spanish I-IV by creating authentic teaching materials for approximately
70 students
 Utilized technology in the classroom daily to enhance learning for approximately 70 students
 Modified tests and provided accommodations for students with special needs in general education courses
 Sponsored and led the Spanish Club
 Facilitated and planned the Senior Class trip
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi August 2015- 2018
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Foreign Languages Hattiesburg, MI

Eastern Illinois University May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Special education with dual certification Secondary Education Spanish Charleston, IL

Able Spanish Summer 2011

Study abroad Cordoba, Argentina

Universidad de Salamanca Spring 2010

Study abroad Salamanca, Spain
 OTHER EXPERIENCE
State Farm Insurance December 2012-April 2014
Spanish translator Mattoon, IL
 Provided translation services to non-English speaking clients
 Processed cash and credit payments
 Performed general clerical duties

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Recapture and Summer Academy
Coordinator, Facilitator, and Teacher Taylor, MI
 Created curriculum, participated, and served as a lead in credit recovery for 2015-2017
approximately 60 students
Student Council Taylor, MI
Facilitator 2016
 Led and facilitated school leaders on a weekly basis for the creation of school
initiatives and events
Spanish Club Taylor, MI
Lead 2015
 Led and facilitated cultural learning for 9 students on a weekly basis which included
authentic readings, games, foods, and shows from Spanish speaking countries
Yoga Club Taylor, MI
Lead 2014
 Led approximately 10 students through Yoga and healthy habits for a semester

AWARDS
Dean’s List 4 semesters
Clara Abbott Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2007- Fall 2013
Special Education Recognition Award Recipient Fall 2011
Special Education Leadership Award Recipient Fall 2011
TEACH Grant Recipient
Stephen Wayne Kennard Memorial Scholarship Recipient