April Bowden
Cache,Oklahoma
Summary
Talented administrative leader with over 17 years of experience in the education sector backed by significant project management and experience. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. An articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an administrative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Lawton Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Teacher
Lawton Public Schools
01.2006 - 06.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Coach
Lawton Public Schools
07.2005 - 12.2016
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
PCA
Lawton Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned student.
- Shadowed student throughout daily schedule to provide assistance when needed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the students health status to case manager.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for students well-being.
- Motivated student with special needs towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Physical Therapy Technician
Comanche County Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2005
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, And Sports Management
Skills
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Eligibility Requirements
- Annual Budget Preparation
- Behavioral Intervention
- External Communications
- Middle School Education
- Travel Accommodations
- Administrative Duties
- Organizational Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Solutions
- Team Sports
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Staff Development
- Google Drive
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Classroom Management
- Personnel Scheduling
- Special Events
- Disciplinary Action
- Security Procedures
- Fundraising
- Documentation
Timeline
Assistant Principal - Lawton Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Teacher - Lawton Public Schools
01.2006 - 06.2021
PCA - Lawton Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2005
Coach - Lawton Public Schools
07.2005 - 12.2016
Physical Therapy Technician - Comanche County Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2005
Cameron University - Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Cameron University - Bachelor of Science, Health, Physical Education, And Sports Management