Cynthia J. Shank
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Indianapolis, IN. 46228 ********@*****.***
Seeking Educational Position
Organized, detail oriented, excellent communication skills, state certified retired secondary ed.
teacher with a passionate commitment to student development and learning. I am skilled in the
design of enriching, challenging and innovative activities that address the diverse interest and
needs of students. I possess outstanding communication skills, present information in a variety of
ways, emphasizing relevance of class material to the world beyond the classroom. I am an active
team member who collaborates with staff along with establishing genuine relationships with
students.
Primary duties:
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Including teaching freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Senior’s Introduction to Family and
Consumer Science, including Nutrition, Parenting, Human Development, Interior Design, Textiles,
Family Finances, etc.
EXPERIENCE
• Cooperative Learning Kagan & Kagan
• Classroom Management
• Student Motivation
• Performance Based Learning (PBL)
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Vocational Family & Consumer Science
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 1980
• Certification: Indiana Vocational 400
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
• Nominee for Golden Apple Award, 1998
• Teacher of the Year within building, Thomas Edison Middle School, 1989
• Who’s Who (1991 – 1993)
• Senior Class Award (1998 Present) Ben Davis High School
Professional Training & Workshops
• Technology Integration Seminar 2006 – Present
• Cultural Awareness Seminar 2007
• Performance Based Learning 2008 – 2010
• Kagan Cooperative Learning 2008 – 2010
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) 2011