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Cindy McWhirter

Libertyville,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

FCS Teacher

English Valleys Junior/Senior High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on child care, nutrition and food science.
  • Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
  • Planned and revised courses to incorporate changing information on family and consumer science topics.
  • Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
  • Educated students on principles and methods of cooking different types of dishes.
  • Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
  • Improved students' understanding of care of babies and young children by teaching childcare classes.

English Teacher

Ottumwa High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

Education

No Degree - Family And Consumer Science

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-2025

No Degree - Education

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - English

Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant, IA
05-1992

Skills

  • Assessment techniques
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Special education support
  • Child development
  • Nutrition education
  • Instructional strategies
  • Food preparation
  • Project-based learning
  • Student engagement
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food safety
  • Financial management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Written communication
  • Course material preparation
  • Cooking
  • Childrearing

Timeline

FCS Teacher

English Valleys Junior/Senior High School
08.2023 - Current

English Teacher

Ottumwa High School
01.2022 - 05.2022

No Degree - Family And Consumer Science

Iowa State University

No Degree - Education

Buena Vista University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Iowa Wesleyan College

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