1. Cindy Bak
Diligent, resourceful educator with
expert knowledge in instructional
strategies to meet the
Common Core State Standards,
curriculum design, educational
technology, diverse student
populations, data-driven decision
making, and community involvement.
2. Designing and Facilitating Effective
Professional Development
When designing professional development, I
consider the various learning needs of
participants and incorporate multiple
opportunities to process content through
engaging talk structures and making
commitments to practice.
● Balanced Literacy Refreshers
● Close Reading
● Academic Vocabulary
● Accountable Talk
3. Fostering Learning Communities
I believe that teachers play a very
important role in impacting student
achievement. It is important to provide
opportunities for teachers to grow and
improve their professional practice.
One way I’ve supported this work is by
writing a Cotsen grant to support
Communities of Practice across
Rowland Unified School District.
Communities of Practice
4. 21st Century
Learning
We are preparing students for a future in
careers that are yet to be identified.
Teaching skills for the 21st century are vital
to our students’ success. I support the work
of the Educational Technology Community of
Practice in Rowland USD by facilitating bi-
monthly meetings and contributing to an
online platform with various resources and
documentation of our learning.
Ed Tech Community of Practice
