1. Cynthia Ann Burfield, Ed.D.
3940 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33065
(954) 854-0061
cynthiann@bellsouth.net
“Cynthia Burfield is an
amazing professional
who goes beyond her
call of duty to help
everyone at Eagle
Ridge...[Her] technology
skills are amazing, so is
her imagination, and
positive attitude. She
makes it all seem easy!
…She is innovative,
creative, and very
reliable…No job is too
difficult or too
challenging for her…[As
our SAC Chair], she
leads the way in
planning, organizing,
and presenting at SAC
meetings in addition to
monitoring our School
Improvement Plan.”
Marina Rashid, Principal
Eagle Ridge Elementary
“I presented [your
Professional
Development plan] to
the whole professional
development team and
everyone wants to know
who did this…I love your
Moodle site! It is nice to
work with people who
'get it'”
Diana Silberman
Professional
Development Support –
Broward Schools HRD
Professional Profile
Educator with Broward County Public Schools
• Support Team member with expertise in the analysis of data, as well as the
design and facilitation of twenty-first century standards-based and data-
driven instruction
• Applied research in the area of professional learning, Instructional Design,
curriculum development, and twenty-first century pedagogy aligned with
the Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
• Designed and implemented an innovative model for teacher professional
learning, including the development of an Open Source Learning
Management System to support, and formatively assess, learning
• Expanded Inquiry-Based STEM lesson database, CPALMS, through
participation in a Florida Department of Education/University of Central
Florida SUMMIT grant to infuse STEM inquiry into pedagogical practices
• Served the leadership role of School Advisory Council chairperson for six
years and gained leadership experience through school improvement
planning and professional development
• Wrote the Digital 5 application/plan on behalf of Eagle Ridge Elementary
• Member of STEM, Problem-Based Learning, Cadre of Experts
• Consultant with the South Florida Writing Project
• Volunteered the summer to establish a Resource Room for K-5 educators
Education
Doctor of Education:
Instructional Technology & Distance Education 2013
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Science in Reading, K-12 2006
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 1992
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Professional Experience
Eagle Ridge Elementary, Broward County 2003 - present
• Teacher: First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade
• Reading Resource Specialist
• Team Leader
• School Advisory Council Chairperson
• Support Team Member
• Professional Development Facilitator
• National Board Teacher Mentor
• New Educator Support System Coach
Mirror Lake Elementary, Broward County 2001 - 2003
• Fourth Grade Teacher
• Technology Team
• Curriculum Night Facilitator
• Autism Inclusion

2. “...[Cynthia is] highly
motivated and
enthusiastic about her
teaching...constantly
seeking ways to enhance
her program
…interactive and
involved style of
teaching challenges and
motivates her students.”
Marilyn Ruymann
Teacher Facilitator,
Broward Schools
“...dedication,
enthusiasm,
competence...[Cynthia’s]
work always and
consistently exceeds
expectations…ability to
work very well and
cooperatively with fellow
professionals…”
Sharon Kossack, Ph.D
Florida International
University
“My teaching experience
and updated
technological
background, coupled
with my talent of
motivating people and
enthusiastically leading
a team of professionals
lends to my unique
ability of fostering
education for the 21st
Century.”
Cynthia Burfield, Ed.D.
Larkdale Elementary, Broward County 1996 - 2001
• First Grade and Fifth Grade Teacher
• Gifted
• Team Leader
SpaceTec at Cape Canaveral, FL (Independent Contractor)
• Migrated their Angel LMS to Moodle, and provided tech support for their
continued use of the Moodle LMS
Certifications
State of Florida, Dept. of Education, Professional Educator’s Certificate
Elementary Education (1-6)
Reading (K-12)
Technology Education (6-12)—awaiting certificate
Educational Leadership (all levels)—in progress
ESOL Endorsement
National Board Certified Teacher 2005
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Skills
• Created and facilitated an Blended Professional Learning Community for
K-5 educators, framed with the Lesson Study Model, utilizing Open
Source LMS, Moodle
• Experienced in the design, implementation, and evaluation of standards-
based curriculum, aligned with the NGSSS and Florida Standards, and
reflective of the implied pedagogical approach of the Florida Standards,
e.g., Personalized, rigorous, coherent, interdisciplinary, technology-
infused
• Knowledge of Moodle, Open Source Learning Management System
• Proficient in Mac, Windows (XP, 7, 8), Chrome, and Android Operating
Systems
• Publication on Cloud Computing
• Grant Writing Experience
• Experience with Articulate e-learning software and authoring tools
• Expert knowledge of Instructional Design and research pertaining to
Professional Learning, Learning Theories, e-Learning, and 21st Century
Pedagogy
• Working knowledge of Instructional Design Models, such as Addie, and
Dick and Carey, as well as applications to traditional face-to-face, blended,
and e-learning.
• Excellent mathematical skills and experience with school wide data
analysis and data-driven instruction
Research
Research in the areas of Instructional Technology and Distance Education;
Adult Learning Theory; 21st Century Professional Learning; Instructional
Design Models
• Extensive knowledge of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) through
integration of the CCSS into dissertation research: Determining the Effects
of Situated Instructional Design Utilizing the Technological Pedagogical
Content Knowledge (TPACK) Professional Development Framework
• Learning System Analysis and Instructional Design Experience

3. “[Cynthia] has
developed and
implemented curricula in
advanced systems such
as the widely used open
source program:
Moodle.”
Albert Koller, Ph.D.
SpaceTec
• Current in Best Practices for e-Learning and Personal Learning
Environments
• Knowledge of teacher evaluation models, including Marzano, as well as
Hattie’s Visible Learning Synthesis of 800 Meta-Analysis relating to
student achievement
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based strategies, problem-based
learning, Inquiry, project-based learning, effect size, reflective teaching
Publications
Burfield, C. (2013). Determining the effects of situated instructional design
utilizing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)
professional development framework.
Burfield, C. (2011). Extending face-to-face learning through cloud tools.
Distance Learning, 8(4), 1-5.
Professional Affiliations
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Florida Education Technology Conference (FETC)
Broward County Guild of Teachers Member
International Reading Association (IRA)
Florida Reading Association (FRA)
South Florida Writing Project (SFWP)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
EDUCAUSE
National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)`