JENNIFER BAKER
Haubstadt,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator and athletic coach with 24 years of experience delivering youth-focused programming, personalized curriculum support, and sports mentoring. Proven track record in goal setting, team building, and promoting active, healthy lifestyles for young individuals. Passionate about empowering girls to build confidence, self-respect, and positive habits through interactive, goal-oriented learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor / Homeschool Educator / ESA Provider
Independent Educational Services
Haubstadt, Indiana
09.1998 - Current
• Created personalized learning plans based on student strengths, needs, learning styles, and education goals.
• Delivered flexible in-person and virtual instruction, ensuring consistent communication with families to support student success.
Classroom Teacher & Coach
South Gibson School Corporation
Haubstadt, Indiana
08.2002 - 07.2026
- Provided standards-based instruction across multiple subject areas.
- Modified instruction to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners, improving student engagement.
- Built partnerships with families to strengthen student confidence and support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues, intervention specialists, administrators, and families to support student progress.
- Showed leadership and teamwork within school communities, supporting collaboration among educators and student support.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2002
Certification
Indiana Professional Educator License, Elementary Education (Grades 1–6), Kindergarten Endorsement, License Valid Through 2035
CPR Certified
Science of Reading Training
Leadership & Achievement
- FCA Leader — supported and encouraged students through Fellowship of Christian Athletes activities and leadership opportunities.
- Cross Country & Track Coach — coached and mentored student-athletes, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, goal setting, and personal growth.
- USI NCAA Division II Cross Country and Track Scholarship Athlete and National Qualifier.
Southern Indiana Classic Marathon Champion and Boston Marathon Qualifier and Competitor.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher & Coach
South Gibson School Corporation
08.2002 - 07.2026
Private Tutor / Homeschool Educator / ESA Provider
Independent Educational Services
09.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Oakland City University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana