Hi, I’m
Christina Bowser
Buda,TX
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction with a robust background in special education at KIPP Texas Public Schools. Excelled in collaborative planning and instructional leadership, significantly enhancing special education quality and teacher proficiency. Expert in literacy development, achieving remarkable academic improvements. Skilled in learning strategies and classroom observation, fostering inclusive education environments.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Monitors and evaluates the quality of special education instruction in classrooms, ensuring alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and state standards.
- Provides ongoing professional development for 2 special education teachers and 4 paraprofessionals on best practices, differentiated instruction, and data-driven decision making.
- Collaborates with 9 general education teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies for students with diverse disabilities.
- Leads curriculum review and adaptation processes for special education to ensure accessibility.
- Works closely with the building principal, general education teachers, related service providers, and parents to coordinate services and support students with disabilities
- Provides coaching and mentoring to special education teachers to improve instructional practices
ReNEW Schools
Special Education Coordinator (Grades PK-4)
11.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Ensured compliant special education files and tracks all relevant evaluations and documents for 88 students with exceptionalities in partnership with 5 Teacher Case Managers (TCMs).
- Scheduled, coordinated, and collected comprehensive data from multiple sources and convenes Multidisciplinary Team, IEP, Intake, and MDR meetings in collaboration with Compliance Special Education Coordinator, Teacher Case Managers (TCMs), Pupil Appraisal Team Members, and related service providers.
- Coached debriefs and propelled 5 teachers and 6 paraprofessionals with service delivery expertise to ensure the academic and behavior progress of students with exceptionalities (SWEs)
- Provided technical assistance for special and general education teachers on special education laws, case management functions, and complex case analysis and follow-up actions.
- Lead whole school professional development of 74 staff members to cultivate SPED mindsets and provide strategies to general education staff
ReNEW Schools
PK-4 Special Education Teacher
07.2018 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to 53 students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Crescent City Schools
Resource Teacher
05.2013 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Achieved significant improvement in the academic performance of 11 students with exceptionalities, 67% of students scoring mastery or above on state standardized tests
- Provided instruction in small and large groups
- Developed IEPs to promote students’ academic, physical, and social development
- Developed FBAs and BIPs as needed to address students' behavioral and social needs
- Communicated with parents/guardians about student progress
Education
The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL
Master of Arts from Exceptional Student Education - ABA
05-2023
University of LouisianaLafayette, LA
Bachelor of Science from Child And Family Studies
12-2011
Skills
- Collaborative planning
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Instructional leadership
- Classroom observation
- Learning strategies
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
Awards
2016 Teacher of the Year
ReNEW Schools Renowned Teacher 2024
Teacher of the Month
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Kipp Texas Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Coordinator (Grades PK-4)
ReNEW Schools
11.2023 - 01.2025
PK-4 Special Education Teacher
ReNEW Schools
07.2018 - 11.2023
Resource Teacher
Crescent City Schools
05.2013 - 07.2018
The University of West Florida
Master of Arts from Exceptional Student Education - ABA
University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science from Child And Family Studies
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