I am passionate about the study of Education, particularly Careers Education, alongside working with young people in the community.  Holding space open for EdTech, International Curriculum Development, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management.   Communications;  PR, Publicity and Creative Media Arts Content.

I am an American, European and British resident and UAE experienced agile and international Learning practitioner, currently at an award-winning UK company in EdTech, an organisation expanding internationally for their services.  Most recently I have been undertaking study at the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS), toward an MA Careers Education and Coaching, as part of the school of Education, Arts and Humanities, at the University of Derby, England, who are the pioneers in research and development of 'The Gatsby Benchmarks' Curriculum Framework for schools in England, now fully recognized as statutory curriculum for UK and arguably, International schools.   

 
This is my fourth year in remote delivery assisting students and have worked with around ten schools across the country with strong partnerships built.  I have written over 4000 SMART Action Plans and helping students, to inform their parents and carers, alongside school teaching, suppport staff and SLT how best to support students to find their best success pathways of deeper detail resonating for long term goals in Education to progress gradually into the world of work. 

 
With knowledge of future trends in Careers for example renewable energy, environmental studies, space, aerospace, electrical or electronic engineering, medicine and allied health and medicine, new developments in psychology, to the human empathic presence in areas needed in social work and criminology.  

I am a double certified Coach in the study of NLP, Neurolinguistic Programming and using a model akin to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and am dedicated to creativity and imagination in alternative and various curriculum styles.  I am keen to support stretched teaching and leadership staff, and am also comfortable coaching parents on how best to support their child based on their talents and academic aptitude.  I am able to engage a range of population of students, mainstream, SEND and learning needs, to Grammar exceptionally academically gifted and talented students.  

Specialising in Careers and Vocational Education toward PSHE related content topics, coupled with Psychometric Assessment, I have facilitated Citizenship, Student Government/Leadership, Speech and Debate, Talent showcases.  As well, extracurricular in Digital Media, Performing Arts, Photography, Partnership collaborations in Projects and Marketing Communications.  
 


I am American from Seattle, with citizenship from EU Italy, UK and UAE residency and experience and worked in other European and Asian countries previously in public relations and promotions in beauty, fashion, electronic music, radio, and digital media including summer development industry mentoring bootcamps, and media and community talk panels and exhibitions and conferences. 

TESTIMONIALS

"ideally suited for a role in Careers and Pastoral Guidance for Secondary age students"
Damian Bacchoo, former Secondary Prinicpal, GEMS WSO Dubai 
and Lead for IB International Baccalaureate Organisation 
for Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Program (CP) , The Hague Netherlands 

"Cindy was an excellent team player who realised the importance of working with the resources that were available to her. She was particularly good at finding resources at short notice and shaping these to fulfil urgent needs, when required. Her enthusiasm was a trademark, as was in depth of first-hand knowledge…”


“Astute, people person who employed active listening skills. Eager to learn and acquire new knowledge and great fun to work with.”


“Cindy is an extremely skilled and confident communication professional. Her warm natured, team spirited and collaborative work ethic is a quality I will always respect. Cindy is able to work toward strict time frames and delivers constantly high quality work.”



"Cindy has consistently demonstrated the ability to work with great creativity and enthusiasm.  When teamed with others to work on projects she excelled in each of the delegated areas.  Her interpersonal skills were excellent and others have commented on their pleasure in working with her.  Cynthia gets along well with everyone, even with difficult and challenging attendees.   Because of the multi-cultural nature of our training programs I am particularly attentive to how rapport is maintained between participants and I have the highest regard for her rapport and sensitivity to other needs.   

Cindy is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits.  She has successfully demonstrated leadership ability when coaching with her fellow students.  Her questions and insightful inquiries demonstrate her attentiveness to the detail the training requires.  It is for these reasons that I offer the highest recommendations for Cindy without reservation.  Her drive and abilities will truly be an asset to any company."  

Marilou Seavey, Certified NLP & Coaching Master Trainer, Co-Founder, Mindbridge Trainings

"Cindy has made many contributions to the life of the Preschool, the most recent being an activity around healthy eating.  She worked with the staff and children as a mini team.  She went to a great deal of effort to write feedback about this activity as it was part of a plan for children to eat more fruit and vegetables.  Her written feedback was a contribution to our ongoing evaluation of this project and it was obvious to me Cindy understood the cycle of planning, observing, and evaluating"  

Jan Chisnall, Teacher and School Manager, Circus Preschool, East Sussex