Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

Amanda Bowden

Hoover,AL

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with a strong commitment to professional development and collaborative teaching. Skilled in utilizing critical thinking and innovative instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, ensuring each learner achieves success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Hoover City Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching practices and educational trends.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Alabaster City Schools
08.2004 - 05.2017
  • Developed and implemented engaging ELA curricula aligned with state standards.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
  • Utilized formative assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated 5th grade reading professional learning community.

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Coosa County Schools
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Engaged students in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state standards in English and Language Arts.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
12-2002

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Literacy development

Accomplishments

  • Won Outstanding Alumni award for the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Montevallo 2024.

Certification

  • LETRS Elementary Mastery
  • Trained in Brainspring Phonics First and Morphology

Timeline

Teacher

Hoover City Schools
08.2017 - Current

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Alabaster City Schools
08.2004 - 05.2017

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Coosa County Schools
08.2003 - 05.2004

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

University of Montevallo
Amanda Bowden