Stephanie M. Bassett-Lindeen
Drakesville,IA
Summary
Master's degree in Special Education and Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, with endorsements in Elementary Education and Reading. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict management skills contribute to a positive learning environment. Committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning through dynamic and engaging teaching methods. Proven track record of effectively teaching core language principles to diverse student populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Davis County Community Schools
Bloomfield, Iowa
08.1992 - 05.2025
- Taught 6th grade English Language Arts for 15 years, enhancing student engagement.
- Served as instructional coach for middle school over eight years, supporting teacher development.
- Led Second Chance Reading program for grades six and eight for three years.
- Acted as resource teacher for grades five to seven, assisting diverse learners.
- Instructed first grade students, fostering foundational literacy skills.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching, K-6 Multicategorical Disabilities
Morningside College
01.1998
Elementary Education - Elementary Education Endorsement
Buena Vista University
01.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Home Economics and Art Education
William Penn University
01.1988
High School Diploma -
Davis County High School
01.1984
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving skills
- Project-based learning
- Student progress monitoring
- Parent and guardian communication
Affiliations
- Davis County Education Association
- Iowa State Education Association
- National Education Association
Leadership Experiences
- Instructional and Induction Coach for the district for 8 years.
- Training in Teach to Heal and Capturing Kids Hearts
- Compile and analyze ISASP scores for staff use.
- Administer and Score BRI’s for Middle School: Compile and enter student data on for staff use.
- Student Assistance Team: Collaborate with team to develop plan on individual students in need of assistance.
- Maintaining contact with parents regarding academic and behavior performance.
- Served on the districts Professional Development Committee for the past 7 years.
- Superintendent and Principal Interview Committee Member.
- Presented Research Based Reading Strategies to Middle School and High School staff during Professional Development.
- Building Leadership Team: Served on Middle School Leadership Team.
- District Leadership Team: Served on District Leadership Team.
- Middle School representative on Common Core district committee.
- Special Education Delivery System Team Member: Assisted in creating the Special Education Delivery Plan for the middle school.
- Presented at Iowa School Board Association Convention in Des Moines.
- District member on ITAP training and process: Attended training and assisted teachers in aligning district standards and benchmarks to assessments.
- Middle School Yearbook Sponsor: Organize and oversee staff members during production of yearbook.
Licenses And Endorsements
- Master Educator License, #238514
- K-6 Teacher Classroom
- 5-12 Art
- 5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences – General
- K-8 Reading
- K-6 Mildly Disabled
- K-6 Multicategorical Resource Mild
References
- David Milder, Principal, Davis County Community School District, 319-455-3106
- Brad McCloskey, Associate Superintendent, Ottumwa Community Schools, 319-759-5360
- Joel Pedersen, President, North Iowa Area Community College, 641-652-7531
Timeline
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Davis County Community Schools
08.1992 - 05.2025
Masters of Arts - Teaching, K-6 Multicategorical Disabilities
Morningside College
Elementary Education - Elementary Education Endorsement
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Home Economics and Art Education
William Penn University
High School Diploma -
Davis County High School
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