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Ashley Bowman

Spring,TX

Summary

Dedicated Pre-K Teacher from Spring ISD, excelling in early childhood education and parent-teacher communication. Leveraged differentiated instruction and empathy to enhance student learning and engagement. Achieved notable improvements in literacy and social-emotional skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment. Actively engaged in professional development, contributing to a positive educational atmosphere. ESL teacher of the year 2023-2024, team leader since 2020, and have led multiple district wide professional developments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Spring ISD
08.2014 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
  • Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12-2013

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Patience and empathy
  • Music and movement
  • Curriculum planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Progress reporting
  • Assessment strategies
  • Lesson planning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student records management
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication

Accomplishments

ESL Teacher of the Year 2023-2024

Team Lead since 2020

Professional Development create and teacher

Writing Development coordinator

Certification

  • Bachelor's Degree in EC-6 from Sam Houston State
  • Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from WGU
  • ESL certification
  • STR/Reading academy certified

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Spring ISD
08.2014 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sam Houston State University
Ashley Bowman