Maura I. Bauer, M.Ed.

506 5th St N, Swea City, IA 50590 * 541-953-7737 * maurairene@gmail.com * maurabauer.weebly.com

Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Dedicated and respected educator with a reputation to establish and maintain productive relationships with
students and parents. Devoted to creating an engaging atmosphere, to instilling condence in students to
succeed, and to delivering standards-based curriculum with an emphasis in literacy and writing skills. Strives to
encourage an understanding of cultural diversity and to incorporate teaching methods customized to students
individualized learning capabilities.
Education, Honors and Certications
MASTER OF EDUCATION MAY 2013 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EUGENE, OR
Major: Secondary Language Arts with Licensure
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JUNE 2007 NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE EUGENE, OR
Major: Christian Education
EXCELLENCE IN MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAM MAY 2013
Selected by Education Dean and Education Director as sole recipient of award due to high quality of work
samples and student teaching experiences
STATE OF OREGON TEACHING CERTIFICATION JUNE 2013
Initial I Teaching License
Language Arts ML/HS
Multiple Subjects MIDLVL
STATE OF IOWA TEACHING CERTIFICATION ANTICIPATED JUNE 2014
Teaching Experience
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2013-2014

Perform essential classroom duties in middle and high school classes in three school districts

Provide educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans

Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and
gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning
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LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 2012-2013
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENT TEACHER
Adapted and taught whole-class Language Arts lessons from Literature and the Language Arts Curriculum
Assisted 6th Grade Language Arts team in implementing Common Core State Standards
Created and presented activities to guide students through active reading strategies and expository writing
activities related to curriculum texts
CRESWELL HIGH SCHOOL, CRESWELL, OR FALL 2012
12TH GRADE ENGLISH STUDENT TEACHER
Assisted in developing and presenting lessons on writing resumes and cover letters
Adapted and presented whole-class unit on Chaucers Canterbury Tales to multiple periods
Developed and implemented activities to guide students through creating multimedia research presentations
Attended educator training workshop on teaching and scoring state writing assessments
CRESWELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, CRESWELL, OR 2007-2008, 2009-2012
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Adapted, created, and delivered innovative lesson plans to grades 1st-7th students in all core subjects and
electives in multiple grades, self-contained classrooms
Maintained a stimulating and nurturing classroom setting requiring individual student differentiation
Delivered individualized instruction to special education students within the general classroom setting
OPEN BIBLE PRAISE CENTER, BOONVILLE, MO 2008-2009
DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Developed and implemented department screening and training procedures
Recruited, trained, and scheduled over thirty volunteers and organized multiple childrens programs
Researched and selected curriculum for education program for students aged nursery through High School
Created and maintained department website
Volunteerism and Leadership
CRESWELL CHURCH OF CHRIST, CRESWELL, OR 2012-2013
Participated in development team for children and youth programs
Adapted and taught middle school lessons
Mentored and assisted in weekly middle school youth meetings
OPEN BIBLE PRAISE CENTER, BOONVILLE, MO 1999-2005, 2008-2009
Mentored and assisted weekly children and high school group meetings
Created, adapted and presented lessons for elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels
Participated and assisted with youth drama and music
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