Austin Berens
Sugar Grove
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in lesson planning, behavior management, and individualized education plans. Committed to fostering positive parent collaboration and monitoring student progress to create a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Plainfield Consolidated Community School District
Plainfield
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Strat. II Special Education Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
Iowa City
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies in classroom settings.
- Monitored student performance through assessments and observations.
- Coordinated with special services to enhance student learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessments
- Parent collaboration
- Classroom coordination
- Relationship building
- Progress monitoring
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Plainfield Consolidated Community School District
08.2025 - Current
Strat. II Special Education Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
07.2024 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa