Cinda Osterman, M.Ed. - Professional Resume

Cinda Osterman, M.Ed. – Professional Resume

Professional Profile

Provide correction programs for adults and children with dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Life Concepts, and Autism
Strengths include identifying a child’s learning issues, implementing solutions, and providing training for student/parents/teachers
Seminar Speaker on learning issues: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, and child training
Evaluating Brain Development for Reading/Writing/Math
Consultation with students/teachers/administrators, advocating for struggling learners, making recommendations for students’ learning, observing teacher/student interactions in classroom
Tutoring – math, grammar, reading for right-brain learners

Business

Training Gifted Minds, LLC (TGM) | Flagstaff, AZ January 2007-present

Correction Programs: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism
Evaluations of Brain Development: Reading, Writing, Math

Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education May 2009
Northern Arizona University (NAU) | Flagstaff, Arizona
High honors with 4.0 GPA / Emphasis in literacy; Fieldwork: dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia; Teaching interventions: reading, writing, and math strategies

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2004
Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, Arizona
Emphasis in literacy and teaching interventions (reading, writing, and math strategies)

Davis^® Dyslexia and Autism Facilitator
Davis Dyslexia Association International | Burlingame, California
Dyslexia License (Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) April 2009
Davis Autism Approach^® License (Autism, Stepping Stone, Life Concepts) April 2015

Business Experience

Evaluating student’s development

Reading
- Concepts of Print
- Letter/sound identification
- Ability to read high frequency words
- Perform running records
- Evaluating use of cue systems: phonics, semantics, syntax
- Evaluating ability to comprehend
- Identifying reading level
Writing
- Writing vocabulary analysis
- Dictation analysis
- Identify writing level
Math
- Analyzing math development concepts

Evaluating student’s learning issues

Reading (dyslexia)
- Checking for disorientation (dyslexic symptoms)
- Evaluating ability to comprehend
Writing (dysgraphia)
- Analyzing writing
  - Checking for disorientation with print
  - Evaluating formation of letters (right/left brain integration)
Math (dyscalculia)
- Analyzing math issues
  - Disorientation in Math (reversals of math symbols and numerals)
ADHD (focusing)
Autism (for children and adults)

Identify program needed

Evaluate programs that would help students succeed academically

Implementing proper program

Identify and eliminate “trigger” letters, words, or symbols that cause disorientation
Introducing reading exercises: training left to right eye movement, word recognition, and “picturing” for comprehension
Symbol Mastery—creating mental images for non-picture words
Techniques for handling stress, focusing issues, headaches, confusion, and energy level
Provide exercises or tools that integrate right/left brain, eliminate clumsiness, improve coordination and balance, and reinforce orientation

Training teachers/parents for follow-up

Introduction of reading exercise and tools needed to support student

Teaching Experience

Working with adults/children January 2007–2018
Training Gifted Minds (TGM) |Grand Ledge, Michigan

Identify learning issues
Provide correction programs to meet the need
- Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism
Tutoring students using right brain learning techniques (Reading, Writing, Math)

Consultant January 2007–2019
Public and Private Schools |Michigan (and Out-of-State)

Train teachers in follow-up requirements for TGM clients
Evaluate as needed and provide on-going support to teachers for TGM clients

Greater Lansing Adventist School | Lansing, Michigan September 2007-2008

Observed struggling students in classroom setting 2008-2018 Consultations As needed)
Identified learning issues
Worked with students
Provide support and counsel for teachers

Elementary Teacher (Multiage Class-grades 1-8) August 2004-May 2006
Education Dept. of Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist
Charlotte Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary | Charlotte, Michigan

Taught all subjects to various grades
Encouraged creativity and learning through various learning centers
Provided group and one-on-one instruction
Kept portfolios of student’s learning
Assessed each child’s needs and provided instruction accordingly
Effectively implemented different management strategies to provide a suitable and engaging learning environment

Presentations Current

Educational Seminars

Public awareness informational meetings:
- right brain learning disorders—Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Autism
- How environment and diet affect learning
Education Dept. of Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist—Teacher and Training Workshops
Family Ministry Department of Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist
General Electric Company- Grand Rapids, MI
Various Seminars (Parenting, Educational) local and out-of-state

Certification and Training

Davis Dyslexia® Association International (DDAI) Current

Davis^® Dyslexia Facilitator (Yearly license)
Davis Autism Approach^® Facilitator (Yearly license)

Michigan Dept. of Education—Provisional Teaching Certification Expired 6/30/2011

Arizona Dept. of Education—Provisional Teaching Certification Expired 9/29/2012

Advanced Professional Development Training-NAU

Multiage Education—National Multiage Institute—6 graduate hours 2006
Multiage Education—National Multiage Institute—3 graduate hours 2004

Awards and Recognition

Dean’s List
Phi Kappa Phi

Related Experience

Student Teaching (Multiage Class-grades 1/2), Teacher-Connie Hall Winter 2004
Ruth Murdock Elementary, 200 Garland Avenue | Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Taught all subjects to various grades
Encouraged creativity and learning through various learning centers
Provided group and one-on-one instruction
Kept portfolios of student’s learning
Assessed each child’s needs and provided instruction accordingly
Effectively implemented different management strategies to provide a suitable and engaging learning environment

Teaching Practicum—Professional Development Training—NAU Fall/Spring 2003
DeMiguel Middle School, 3500 S Gillenwater Dr.|Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Implemented Learning Strategies (Reading/Math) in Multiple Classrooms and Grades

Fall
- Planned, developed, and implemented lessons for fourth-grade students
- Planned, developed, and implemented reading and writing strategies for grades K-5
Spring
- Planned, developed, and implemented lessons for kindergarten students
- Planned, developed, and implemented reading and writing strategies for grades K-5

Teaching Private School September 1998-May 2000
Ouachita Hills Academy, P.O. Box 35 | Amity, AR 71921

Planned, developed, and implemented lessons for 9^th-12^th grades
Accounting, Consumer Math, and Algebra II
Girl’s Academy Dean
Accountant
Ouachita Hills Academy Accounting Books
Ouachita Hills Academy Toner Business
Ouachita Hills Academy Concrete Business

Steps-to-Life | Derby, KS September 1990-June 1991

Planned, developed, and implemented lessons—grades 1-8th

Teaching-Homeschooled        August 1984-June 1997
Sonshine Elementary School
Chino Valley, AZ/Derby, KS/Beersheba Springs, TN

Arizona State Education Department required
Arizona teacher state testing for myself
Annual Iowa testing for my children
Arizona State License for myself to home school
Tennessee State Education Department required
Iowa Testing (1st, 4th, and 7th grade) for my children

Professional services described as Davis®, including Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, Davis® Attention Mastery, Davis® Math Mastery, and Davis® Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

Davis®, Davis Autism Approach®, Davis® Stepping Stones, and Davis Concepts for Life℠ are trademarks of Ronald D. Davis. Commercial use of these trademarks to identify educational, instructional, or therapeutic services requires licensing by the trademark owner.

Professional services described as Davis Autism Approach® or Davis Concepts for Life℠ may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed by the Ron Davis Autism Foundation.