Cynthia Hanks

Professional Resume and Curriculum Vitae

Business: Home:
Meadowbrook Academy 12 Hialeah Drive
4741 SW 20th Street Ocala, FL 34482
Ocala, FL 34474 (352) 615-7199
(352) 861-0700 gchanks@hotmail.com
chanks@mbcocala.org

Professional Goal
To utilize my educational technology and e-learning experience to facilitate change in the
field of technology in K-12 education as a curriculum specialist and course developer,
providing product for both classroom and blended learning teachers in the integration of
technology into the classroom, as well as online learning environments.

Educational Experience
M.A. (May, 2015) Educational Technology, Instructional Design and
Technology, with an additional certificate in e-Learning,
from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

B.S. (August, 1989) Elementary Education, from the University of Central
Florida, Orlando, FL

A.A. (August, 1984) Liberal Arts, from the University of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida

Professional Experience
Summer 2014 UCF Instructional Design Intern
21st Century Learning Solutions, Winter Springs, FL
Responsibilities included shadowing a course developer
in the production of online courses. Attended summit
meetings, worked on course planners, providing resources
and ideas for the course. Researched professional articles for
adherence to learning objectives. Added resources and activity
ideas to the course planner. Served as a subject matter expert
(SME) and created narrative to an online teacher training course,
adding narrative about current educational issues, learning
strategies, and course content. Researched online resources for
the course that adhere to the learning content objectives.
Created media for the course, in the form of PowerPoint
presentations and screencasts.
2000-2014 Teacher/Media Specialist
Meadowbrook Academy, Ocala, FL
Responsibilities have included teaching middle school
English, history, Bible, science and math. Current
responsibilities include Media Center/Library teacher.
Teach computer lab and library skills to K5-5th grade
students. Provide resources for students and classroom
teachers for grades K5-12th. Provide guidance to
teachers in the areas of policy, procedures, and technology
assistance. Assist in troubleshooting computer issues for
faculty and staff. Serve as the school's Florida Virtual School
Facilitator. Communicate routinely with online teachers on
student progress. Create and update a weekly report on student
progress. Attend school improvement meetings for the
purpose of re-accreditation proceedings. Proofread and
file accreditation documents. Collect artifacts for
evidence of school improvement, technology implementation,
and compliance. Provide professional training to colleagues in
matters of curriculum, teaching strategy, and technology
implementation. Provide support to students, faculty and staff as
the designated Accelerated Reader coordinator.

1989-1992 Elementary School Teacher
Union Park Elementary/Brookshire Elementary
Orlando and Winter Park, FL
Responsibilities included teaching 1st and 2nd grade
students in all subject areas. Utilizing organizational and
planning skills to provide for effective classroom management
and teaching strategies.

Certifications/Certificates
Professional Educators Certificate, Florida
Department of Education
Elementary Education, K-6 (1989)

E-Learning Graduate Certificate
University of Central Florida, Instructional Design and
Technology (May 2015)

Other Work Experience
1996-1999 Administrative Assistant/I.T. Department
World Outreach Center, Orlando, FL
Responsibilities included assisting pastoral staff and I.T.
director in daily operations. Setting up reservations for
ministerial conferences nationwide. Fielding phone calls
about technological issues on campus and arranging for I.T.
Support.

Professional Development Attended
October 2014 2014 National Christian Educators Conference
Doubletree Hotel, Orlando, FL
This conference will once again assemble educators from
around the world who take part in multiple conference
offerings, emphasizing academic integrity and excellence, best
practices strategies, and integration of the Biblical worldview
into the curriculum. The focus of the conference is to provide
strategies for reading, math, science, effective administrative
practices and school operations.

Summer 2014 Comprehension - Going Beyond Fluency
Online Webinar
Presented by Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., this webinar
covers some approaches for helping students to take part
in reading text with meaning and purpose. This webinar
will assist me in my role as media specialist and
Accelerated Reader coordinator.

Summer 2014 Blending Traditional and Online Learning 101: Best
Practices to Get Your School Started
Online Webinar
Discussed the role, purpose, and effective strategies for a
blended or hybrid classroom, demonstrating how to
successfully manage online and face-to-face educational
experiences. This webinar was very timely for me as it
has assisted me in creating my own online course.

October 2013 2013 National Christian Educators Conference
Hilton Hotel, Daytona Beach, FL
The purpose of this conference assembled educators from
around the world who take part in multiple conference
offerings, emphasizing academic integrity and excellence, best
practices strategies, and integration of the Biblical worldview
into the curriculum. The focus of the conference is to provide
strategies for reading, math, science, effective administrative
practices and school operations. Technology implementation
was a spotlight at this conference, as well as emphasizing the
role that internet safety and security plays in the 21st century.

Professional Development Conducted
August 2014 Screencasting Tools
Meadowbrook Academy, Ocala, FL
Will conduct professional development training for the staff
and faculty, which will emphasize the use of screencast
apps on tablets and devices. Topics will include utilizing
Educreations, Screenchomp, ShowMe, and Explain
Everything.

April 2013 Using Animoto in the Classroom
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Conducted a professional development for my UCF peers
on the topic of Animoto and how to incorporate this digital
tool in the classroom.

Creative Activities
Hanks, C. (2014). Core Math Concepts for Elementary.
(21st Century Learning Solutions Internship). Served as
subject matter expert and created narrative for a course
module for a course to teach beginning teachers
elementary math teaching strategies, while providing
relevant resources, references, and media. (PowerPoint
presentation and screencasts).

Hanks, C. (2014). E-portfolio. Created an internship and
graduate school e-portfolio using Google Sites. E-
portfolio is located at the following URL:
https://sites.google.com/site/cindyhankseportfolio/home-1

Hanks, C. (2014). Technology Skills 6 Online Course.
Created this online course using the Blackboard Learning
Management System. Course is designed to train 6th grade
students in useful and relevant technology skills. Site is located
at http://www.coursesites.com. (Login information is
required).

Hanks, C. (2013). Multi-media project. This project was
my first real experience with creating a website using
Kompozer. Site is located at http://rhartshorne.com/summer-
2013/chanks777/mm_project/index.html

Professional Committees
Meadowbrook Academy Accreditation
Administrative Team

Meadowbrook Academy Drama Department
Sound and Lights Crew

Awards and Honors
University of Central Florida Dean's and President's List

Professional References
John Bullington
Chief Operating Officer, Meadowbrook Church
Liaison, Meadowbrook Academy
(352) 873-3767, jbullington@mbcocala.org

Lisa Panzer
Dean of Students, Meadowbrook Academy
(352) 861-0700, lpanzer@mbcocala.org

Sandy Barboza
Business Manager, Meadowbrook Academy
(352) 861-0700, sbarboza@mbcocala.org

Tina Stelogeannis
Principal, Meadowbrook Academy
(352) 861-0700, tstelogeannis@mbcocala.org