Andrea Dowell
Pell City,AL
Summary
Student-focused counselor and educator with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction. Talented in promoting social/emotional skills while establishing trusting relationships with students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Alabama Department of Early Childhood
Montgomery , AL
03.2022 - Current
PreK Teacher
Pell City Schools
Pell City , AL
08.2019 - 03.2022
PreK Teacher
Henry County Schools
Abbeville , Alabama
08.2015 - 05.2019
Teacher, Sixth Grade, Kindergarten
Enterprise City Schools
Enterprise , AL
08.2006 - 05.2015
Teacher, PreK-5th
The Country Day School
Huntsville , AL
08.2000 - 05.2006
Teacher, Kindergarten, First Grade
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville , Alabama
08.1992 - 05.2000
- Maintained a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Structured child-focused, interactive program to enhance student curiosity and active participation.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-1991
Skills
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Trauma Informed Care Training
- Inclusive classroom expert
- Student Engagement
- Student Advocacy
- Teacher Training
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Education Specialist
Alabama Department of Early Childhood
03.2022 - Current
PreK Teacher
Pell City Schools
08.2019 - 03.2022
PreK Teacher
Henry County Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Teacher, Sixth Grade, Kindergarten
Enterprise City Schools
08.2006 - 05.2015
Teacher, PreK-5th
The Country Day School
08.2000 - 05.2006
Teacher, Kindergarten, First Grade
Huntsville City Schools
08.1992 - 05.2000
Master of Science - School Counseling
The University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
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