CIDNEY GRAY
Baltimore
Summary
Highly motivated and charismatic early childhood education graduate with over 58 hours of experience within Baltimore County public schools. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic and personal goals. Dedicated to providing a safe, and inclusive environment for all students.
Professional educator with significant experience in elementary education, well-prepared for responsibilities of guiding and nurturing young learners. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive, inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to evolving educational needs, and consistently achieving measurable student progress. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Joppa View Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Supported children's social-emotional growth by facilitating activities that promoted self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions.
- Tracked and followed government issued IEP's for students will specific learning needs and goals.
- Collaborated with school counselors, psychologists, and support staff to identify and address students’ social-emotional needs.
- Implemented SEL programs and restorative practices aligned with school-wide initiatives.
- Designed and adapted lessons to meet diverse learning styles and emotional needs, including those of students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Kindergarten
Hawthorne Elementary School
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Hawthorne is a Title 1 school which includes community supports such as the Judy Center.
- Maintained a classroom of 21 students ranging from five to six years old.
- Providing reading and language arts instruction to at risk students.
- Adapting behavioral management strategies supported by relationships built with students and individual student needs.
- Example includes implementing rewards that reflect students likes and interests (e.g.), if the student stays in the room for the entire morning they are rewarded with a short video about their favorite animal.
- Hawthorne is a Title 1 school which includes community supports such as the Judy Center.
Long Term Substitute
Sussex Elementary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Delegated classroom duties for lead teacher including creation of lesson plans, assessing students, and providing a safe learning environment.
- Managed a classroom of 22 students independently using positive behavior management strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Third Grade
Sussex Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: This school is in a Baltimore Suburb, it is a Title 1 school.
- Implemented and organized entire class reading instruction based on students interests to improve students' fluency skills.
- Participated in IEP team process and assisted in implementing behavioral interventions.
- Examples include running errands for the teacher to the front office and having the student be the class mediator.
- Implemented a social-emotional lesson for students that included meditation, breathing methods, and a guided reading with a text about empathy to assist students in their social emotional development.
- This school is in a Baltimore Suburb, it is a Title 1 school.
Kindergarten
Bear Creek Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: This school is located in a Baltimore Suburb, it was a Title 1 school.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Examples include utilizing turn and talks while students were in close proximity to facilitate discussions.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Examples include using conscious discipline, giving student choices, and verbally praising students who were on- task.
- This school is located in a Baltimore Suburb, it was a Title 1 school.
Teacher’s Aide
Celebree School
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed an understanding of children’s social and emotional needs.
- Effectively and constructively communicated with parents to discuss children’s needs or concerns.
- Created games and other activities for children to enjoy, including sensory bins, puppet shows and crafts involving nature.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2025
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London Metropolitan University
12.2019
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Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD08.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- Active Inspire
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Promethean boards
- Schoology
- Open Court
- Science of Reading Credits
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Behavior Mangement
Certification
Teaching License: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I)
LETRS- Science of Reading: Certificate of Mastery
(Science of Reading Proficiency - Test) 12/05/2024
(Special Education) 12/05/2024
Timeline
Kindergarten
Hawthorne Elementary School
10.2022 - 11.2022
Long Term Substitute
Sussex Elementary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Third Grade
Sussex Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Joppa View Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten
Bear Creek Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher’s Aide
Celebree School
01.2020 - 03.2021
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London Metropolitan University
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Harford Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
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