Cynthia Huffman
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Kansas School For The Blind
08.2017 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Created lessons integrating employment skills and daily living skills to enable students to acquire independent living skills.
- Adapted materials for individual needs of students with visual impairment.
- Worked with struggling students to offer additional help with classroom and hands-on learning.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Special Instructor
State Of Missouri
08.2012 - Current
- Work closely with parents and guardians to address needs of children in home environment.
- Develop IFSP for infants and toddlers with special needs.
- Improve behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Establish relationships with children and families to provide emotional support.
- Provide families with community support to meet specific needs.
- Maintain a caseload of 8-12 families.
Early Childhood Educator
Liberty Public Schools
12.1989 - 05.2017
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning in a classroom of 12-15 students.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Blind And Low Vision
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05.1990
Skills
- Writing and Implementing IEP's
- Classroom Support
- Coordination of services with sending school district
- Developing coffee roasting business to support students with employment skills and entrepreneurial skills
- Implementing strategies that are developmentally appropriate
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Timeline
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Kansas School For The Blind
08.2017 - Current
Special Instructor
State Of Missouri
08.2012 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Liberty Public Schools
12.1989 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Blind And Low Vision
Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Jewell College
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