Cindy Bauer
Lacona,IA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 37 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Talented and Gifted Coordinator
Melcher-Dallas Community School District
Melcher-Dallas, IA
10.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented meaningful lessons to engage students in learning.
- Created assessments to measure student understanding of material taught in class.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote deeper understanding of concepts being taught.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers through group projects and activities.
- Integrated differentiated instruction into lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and other professionals to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instruction based on analysis of data from formative assessments.
- Provided guidance to students on academic issues, social interactions, and personal challenges.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Indianola Community School District
Indianola, IA
08.2005 - 05.2020
- Attended professional development workshops related to gifted education.
- Created flexible schedules to provide optimal opportunities for gifted students.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of high ability learners.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.
- Sourced materials and information to create positive environment to meet exceptional needs of gifted students.
- Consulted with administrators on policies related to the Gifted Education Program.
- Organized field trips to stimulate learning through experiential activities.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with gifted students.
- Created innovative curriculum materials to challenge higher order thinking skills.
- Advised colleagues on best practices in teaching gifted students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI07-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central College
Pella, IA05-1987
Skills
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Differentiation
- Collaboration
- Teaching at all levels
- Research
- Technological integration
Timeline
Talented and Gifted Coordinator
Melcher-Dallas Community School District
10.2020 - Current
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Indianola Community School District
08.2005 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central College
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