Cynthia Q. Lelina

Certified Secondary and Elementary Teacher with 24 years of experience in Special Education and Family & Consumer Science. Expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, resulting in enhanced student engagement and performance. Skilled in fostering positive learning environments through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, with a strong focus on adaptability and empathy in teaching.

• Outstanding Teacher Performance Award – Recognized for exceptional teaching performance, high student achievement outcomes, and consistent professional excellence.
• Led action research projects that improved reading comprehension by 28% and science classification mastery by 22% over two quarters.
• Championed Project ExPLoRE, helping 80% of struggling readers become independent readers within one school year.

• 6th-8th Grade Family and Consumer Science Teacher, San Isidro Elementary School, 01/01/19, Present, Philippines, Designed engaging, hands-on FCS learning experiences (cooking projects, budgeting simulations, home management activities) that achieved 95% student participation., Applied IEP accommodations and differentiated instruction to strengthen practical skills, resulting in a 30% improvement in problem-solving and critical thinking scores on quarterly assessments., Integrated values education and collaborative tasks, leading to 90% of learners demonstrating improved responsibility, teamwork, and confidence., Collaborated with school counselors and SPED specialists to address behavioral concerns, developing individualized strategies for positive outcomes.
• 6th-8th Grade Family and Consumer Science Teacher, West Central School, 08/01/16, 01/01/19, Philippines, Used interactive strategies (cooperative learning, demonstrations, role-play) to increase student engagement by 85%., Incorporated real-life problem-solving and assistive technology, resulting in a 25% improvement in performance on project-based assessments., Co-developed individualized supports with the SPED team, enabling students with diverse learning needs to succeed in mainstream settings.
• 3rd Grade Inclusive Teacher, Minante II Elementary School, 08/01/05, 07/01/16, Philippines, Implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), multi-sensory instruction, and peer-assisted strategies, enabling 92% of students (including those with learning difficulties) to meet grade-level competencies., Achieved 35% improvement in reading fluency and comprehension over three years by scaffolding instruction and integrating explicit phonics and decoding strategies., Fostered inclusive classroom culture, resulting in 95% of learners showing growth in social-emotional and collaborative skills.
• 4th Grade Inclusive Teacher, San Luis Elementary School, 01/01/01, 07/01/05, Philippines, Applied differentiated instruction, small-group interventions, and visual/kinesthetic supports that helped 90% of students achieve proficiency in core subjects., Increased reading comprehension and math problem-solving scores by 40% through targeted instructional supports., Built a supportive and inclusive environment, resulting in 93% of students demonstrating improved confidence, participation, and peer collaboration.

• National Board Certification for Teachers 6-12 Secondary with endorsement in Family and Consumer Science, Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), Philippines, 0358689
• TESOL-Certified ESL Literacy Coach
• Inclusive Teaching for Mainstreamed SPED Learners
• Differentiated Instruction & Data-Based Interventions Training
• IEP Accommodation and Modification Expertise

· Outstanding Teacher Performance Award – Recognized for exceptional teaching performance, high student achievement outcomes, and consistent professional excellence.

· Led action research projects that improved reading comprehension by 28% and science classification mastery by 22% over two quarters.

· Championed Project ExPLoRE, helping 80% of struggling readers become independent readers within one school year.

• Most outstanding master teacher at the regional and division level