Kristine Bauer
Westphalia,MI
Summary
Committed, dedicated and experienced education professional with extensive experience at Lansing School District in a variety of positions. Strengths in REED and IEP writing, holding REED and IEP meetings and IEP implementation. Highly qualified in fostering inclusive environments and guiding staff in best practices. Adept at multitasking and advocating for students, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative instructional strategies. Currently hold certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education with endorsements in ASD, CI and EI along with being Teacher Consultant certified and a Masters in Education Administration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Special Education
Lansing School District
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Created inclusive work environment and school community.
- Supported and guided school personnel on best practices for special education.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure delivery of proper instruction and interventions for students.
- Supported special education teachers and special education team members.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff.
- Coordinated special education services through principal collaboration and consultation.
- Communicated with parents.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Teacher Consultant
Lansing School District
08.2013 - 02.2023
- Assisted with the development and implementation of comprehensive employee training courses and materials.
- Provided expertise on special education policies and procedures.
- Provided support to teachers on writing IEPs and running IEP meetings.
- Completed REEDs and IEPs start to finish.
- Worked with parents to ensure their child's success.
- Assisted with classroom data collection and provided instructional feedback.
- Assisted with writing classroom schedules and student plans.
- Administered standard assessments and reported on the results for eligibility determination.
Middle School ASD Teacher
Lansing School District
08.2005 - 08.2013
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students across multiple grade levels, subjects and degree of needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals by gathering data in a variety of modes.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers for the benefit of assisting students with IEPs integrate into general education and advocated the student's needs to succeed.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedules.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address student's needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
Elementary Resource Room Teacher
Lansing School District
08.1996 - 08.2005
- Taught multiple subjects to students across multiple eligibilities and degrees of needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to all students on my caseload.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with general education teachers on any IEP accomodations needed.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-1996
Skills
- Staff training and support
- Effective multitasking
- Building strong family connections
- Student advocacy
- Classroom observations
- Effective instructional strategies
- Progress monitoring
- IEP delivery and management
Timeline
Assistant Director of Special Education
Lansing School District
02.2023 - 07.2025
Teacher Consultant
Lansing School District
08.2013 - 02.2023
Middle School ASD Teacher
Lansing School District
08.2005 - 08.2013
Elementary Resource Room Teacher
Lansing School District
08.1996 - 08.2005
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Valley State University
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