Audra Barnhart
Colesburg,IA
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in developing and delivering age-appropriate curriculum to elementary students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student engagement and support diverse learning styles. Track record of fostering positive classroom environment and effectively managing student behavior. Participant in various committees in the in betterment of student learning and collegial support.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Waco Community School District
Wayland, IA
08.1994 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and foster critical thinking skills.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to assess curriculum effectiveness and integrate innovative teaching methods.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of first-grade students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student collaboration and respect.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Provided professional development to fellow staff on evidence based behavioral strategies and academic interventions.
- Served on the Student Assistance Team (SAT) to support staff in developing and implementing academic interventions.
- Developed curriculum and instructional materials in all academic subject areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-1991
Skills
- Committed to instructional growth
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Scaffolded Instruction
Certification
- K-8 Music
- Reading Endorsement
- Reading Recovery Trained
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Waco Community School District
08.1994 - 05.2026
Master of Arts - Literacy
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa