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, IA05-2025
No Degree - Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant, IA05-1992
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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