April D. Bowman
Polk County Public Schools
Kissimmee,USA
10
years of professional experience
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success. Florida High Impact Teacher Award Recipient for helping students raise test scores and meet graduation requirements.
Work History
English Teacher
10 Months- Create daily lesson plans for my 160 10th graders to help them meet graduation requirements and score a three or above on the FAST Assessment
- Work with other teachers and Administrators to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension and behavioral issues
- Participate in IEP Meetings with the IEP Team
- Explore and implement innovative use of technology in the classroom.
- Attended Professional Development meetings and PLC Meetings focused on learning goals
- Follow District Benchmark Requirements for every lesson / Maintain FOCUS Boards Daily
- Administer standardized assessments, and use student test data to drive instruction
English Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Dedicated member of the Douglas County School District Curriculum Council and Leadership
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to tailor instruction to accommodate all learning styles in the classroom.
- Utilized various media to present lessons, including PowerPoint presentations, video, and audio.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
- Assistant Director of the Dance and Color Guard Team / Winter Guard Competition Team
Inside Property Adjuster
1 Year- Manage Homeowners Claims through their entirety.
- Manage Commercial Property Claims through their entirety.
- Attend weekly meetings.
- FL-220 License #W040365
English Teacher (Temporary Assignment)
11 Months- Created daily lesson plans for secondary students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Conducted monthly student evaluations to provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
- Skillfully balanced the expectations of parents, students, and management to accommodate desires of all parties.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended ESOL courses, PLC’s, and Professional Development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
English Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Designed and planned daily unit lessons for each class and administered tests and evaluations.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of students.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Taught lessons online via Zoom / Google Classroom / Edgenuity.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended weekly Professional Development and MTSS meetings.
- Used data to drive planning and instruction.
Claims Adjuster-Management Development Leadership Program
1 Year 11 Months- Managed auto claim cases through their entirety.
- Attended supervisor and manager meetings.
- Assisted Human Resources Recruiting team at Hiring/Job fairs.
- Learned all aspects of the job with an assigned manager mentor.
- Handled Liability, Bodily Injury, and PIP claims.
- FL-220 License #W040365
English Teacher
3 Years- Wrote student reviews each trimester to help identify their strengths and advised how to build on areas that needed improvement.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to tailor instruction to accommodate all learning styles in the classroom.
- Utilized various media to present lessons, including PowerPoint presentations, video, and audio.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
- Created and participated in a dance club and team which performed at football games and other school functions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
- Dean’s List Multiple Semesters
- Graduated with Honors
Associate Of Arts - General Studies
- Dean’s List Multiple Semesters
- Presidents List Multiple semesters
- Graduated with Honors
Skills
Group and Individual Instruction
Language Arts Core Curriculum
Instructional Materials Creation
Time Management
Classroom Management
Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Online or Virtual Instruction
Learning Management Systems
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Diversity and Inclusion
AP and College Prep
Accomplishments
- Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society
- 2017-2018 High Impact Teacher Recognition Award Recipient from the Florida Department of Education
Timeline
English Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
English Teacher
Douglas County Public Schools
09.2023 - 07.2025Read More
Inside Property Adjuster
The Hanover Insurance Group
02.2023 - 02.2024Read More
English Teacher (Temporary Assignment)
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Durant High School)
08.2021 - 07.2022Read More
English Teacher
RiseUp Community School
07.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Claims Adjuster-Management Development Leadership Program
GEICO
08.2018 - 07.2020Read More
English Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Brevard Community College
Associate Of Arts from General Studies
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The University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts from English
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