CYNTHIA C.

PRINCIPE
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Education is a fundamental human right that empowers and challenges our students with experiences that moves
them towards independence and valuable beings in our world.

LICENSURE

 Principal Certification
 Classroom Teacher Bilingual Generalist- Spanish Grades EC-6
EDUCATION
Master of Education with Specialization on Linguistically Diverse Students (2016-2017)
University of St. Thomas Houston

Bachelor of Business Administration (2005-2007)

University of Phoenix, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District- Taylor Ray Elementary (2012-Present)
Administrator of the Day (2019)
While campus administrators were away from the school, I maintained a safe and orderly
environment at the campus for students, responded to the school’s discipline plan, communicated
with parents, and supported staff members.

Instructional Materials Committee Representative

Bilingual Campus Representative
As a member of the committee, I trained and collaborated with teachers on the instructional
material selection process in our campus, provided and reviewed the materials, and communicated
with publishers.

District-wide Student Improvement Council (DSIC) Member

As a member of the council, I am responsible for communicating to the district of any needs at the
campus and sharing to the school community of any staff development plans, district instructional
calendar, zoning, and special projects.

Co-Chair Vertical Team

As co-chair of the Writing Vertical Team, my partner and I support and collaborate with teachers
across grade levels to increase their understandings of the writing curriculum and support campus
improvement plan. Co-created and planned writing campus staff developments to build a strong
foundation on essay writing and curriculum expectations.

BLAST Parent Coordinator

Building Learners by Assisting Students and Teachers
I initiated the plan and developed procedures and expectations for a parental involvement program
for the school. The purpose of the program is to provide parents with an opportunity to participate
in the on-going efforts to provide an education to their children as established in the school’s
Campus Improvement Plan.

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Students Organization Leader
With the support of colleagues, I initiated, planned, and implemented a student organization for
collecting paper to be recycled at the campus. During this time, students participated and increased
paper collection at the campus by 100%.

Grade-Level Chair
As a grade-level chair, I supported and kept the team focus in an approachable manner. As part
of my responsibilities, I established open communication between Administrators and team
members, promoted positive attitudes, gathered input, worked on the grade-level budget, and
organized meetings.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Taylor Ray Elementary

Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher (2012-Present)
As a bilingual teacher, I design and implement meaningful coursework to enhance the learning
experience for English Language Learners while meeting district goals.

SKILLS
 Fluent in Spanish, oral and writing
 Computer and Internet skills

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Gifted and Talented
 Capturing Kids Hearts
 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
 Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
 Curriculum and Technology Integration (INTERACT)
 Reading and Writing Across Curriculum for English Language Learners
 The Writing Academy- Expository Endeavors
 Accelerated Language Programs Department (ALP): Writing Cohort

REFERENCES
Upon request