CHANDRA BOWDEN
Educator
PERRY,United States
Summary
Hardworking teacher with 27 years of valuable experience in classroom administration and professional development. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Computer Science Teacher
Taylor County Middle School
Perry, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Attended Florida DOE professional development and other STEM technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information. 2018- Present
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in Python.
6th and 7th Grade Science Teacher
Taylor County Middle School
Perry, FL
08.2013 - Current
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into 7th grade Florida Science Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and STEM/ Computer Discoveries lessons and projects.
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health
- Devised and used formative and summative assessments and maintained accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies and regulations
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health.
- Instructed students using variety of classroom methods and adapted methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities and Individualized Educational Plans.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and implemented both group and individual lesson plans for students in accordance with established science curriculum.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
Science Resource Coach Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Just Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary
- Coordinated and collaborated with 33 teaching faculty group members during science lesson plan development.
- Selected and requisitioned science materials and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Florida's State testing programs.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in elementary middle and high school District science competitions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Served administrative, faculty and cohort partner groups and followed outlined steps of service
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
7th- 8th Grade Science Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
Temple Terrace, FL
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Greco Middle School
- Coordinated and collaborated with 6 team faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation with engineering design projects and investigations relevant to school district and student interests and Florida environment.
IT Program Specialist
CTB / McGraw- Hill
Tallahassee, FL
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Daily support/ liaison between CTB/ McGraw- Hill and Florida Department of Education, K-12 Assessment, Scoring and Reporting Section.
- Assist FDOE team in quality check of scoring files of annual grades 3-11 FCAT assessments.
- Research and resolve desk audits, missing student scores, communicate in writing to FDOE results of research. Resolve duplicate and other orphan late reporting student scores.
- Daily support to FDOE, K12 Assessment, Administration section and Test Development Center.
- Edit FCAT test materials, interpretive products, memos; participate in test- taking / test- define process.
- Composing letters for FDOE.
- Host, produce, distribute notes for all editorial/ production team members between FDOE, CTB and third- party contractor.
- Assist FCAT Project Coordinator with FCAT Range- finding meetings.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies
- Monitored network hardware operations to evaluate proper configuration
- Updated department documentation such as license databases, infrastructure maps and FAQs to maintain consistent response levels
- Utilized source code control for tracking configurations and changes
- Provided faculty and staff with security software and network configuration support
Education
Master of Science - Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL 01.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 01.1986 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Florida College
Madison, FL 07.1984 - 12.1985
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Computer Science Teacher
Taylor County Middle School
08.2019 - Current
[Florida Middle Grades General Science, grades 5-9 ] Professional Certificate, 2018- 2023
06-2018
[Florida Elementary Education, grades 1-6] Professional Certificate, 2018- 2023
06-2018
[Florida Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum, grades 5-9] Professional Certificate, 2018-2023
06-2018
6th and 7th Grade Science Teacher
Taylor County Middle School
08.2013 - Current
Science Resource Coach Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
07.2009 - 07.2013
7th- 8th Grade Science Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
08.2008 - 07.2009
IT Program Specialist
CTB / McGraw- Hill
09.2005 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
01.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
01.1986 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Florida College
07.1984 - 12.1985
Skills
Test Proctoring
Certification
[Florida Middle Grades General Science, grades 5-9 ] Professional Certificate, 2018- 2023
Florida Middle Grades General Science
Grades 5- 9
2019-2018
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