CINDY ANN NOLAN
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PS/IS 95: 6th -8th Middle School ELA Academic Intervention Services/ELA Teacher 2017-Present
Provide MTSS Tier 2 small-group intervention using the STARI curriculum to target literacy skill gaps
Monitor student progress through regular administration and analysis of MAZE assessments
Deliver standards-based ELA instruction using HMH Into Literature to diverse learners, including General Education, ICT, ENL (Entering–Commanding), and Gifted & Talented/Honors students
Design and implement Tier 1 differentiated instruction using formative and summative assessment data
Build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication regarding student progress and needs
Support a positive school culture through collaboration with colleagues and active participation in school initiatives
IS 240: 6th-8th ELA Teacher/Dean: 2003-2011 Child Care Leave: 2012-2017
Facilitated restorative circles to resolve conflicts and promoted a respectful, inclusive classroom environment
LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS
Data Inquiry Lead: Facilitate weekly data meetings; guide instructional planning using student performance data
ELA Lead: Collaborate with administration to implement instructional best practices and provide professional development to staff
National Junior Honor Society Faculty Advisor: Coordinate student selection, events, and community service initiatives
Advisory/Leader in Me Teacher: Guide students in leadership development using The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens; oversee student-led service projects supporting Animal Care Centers of NY
ELA Enrichment Teacher: Foster student engagement and critical thinking through enrichment opportunities, including Model UN conference preparation and structured debate coaching
ASSESSMENT & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
NYSED Item Writer (2023-2026): Develop multiple-choice and constructed-response questions
NYSED Passage Writer (2023-2026): Write fiction and informative passages
ELA State Exam Content Trainer/Scoring Facilitator, OSC (2024-2026), NYC (2022-2023)
SHSAT Test: Bias/Sensitivity/ELA Content Reviewer, Office of Assessment (2023)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
New York State Permanent Certification: ▪ English 7-12 ▪ Gifted Extension
Masters of Science: Literacy K-12: Touro College ▪ Brooklyn, New York ▪ 2006
Bachelor of Arts: English 7-12: St. John’s University ▪ Queens, New York ▪ 2003