Conni Rowe
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Driving by growth mindset and critical thinking. I've adapted in my role as Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher at TWC/VR, enhancing vocational rehabilitation with impactful lesson planning and motivating techniques.
Demonstrated success in mentoring and training, achieving significant customer progress and fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
TWC/VR
01.2020 - Current
- Travel to customers homes, work sites or training sites and teach customers individually or in groups in core skill areas of emotional adjustment to blindness, independent living skills, communication skills, basic travel skills, use of support system, and vocational skills.
- Conduct assessment incorporation Core Blindness Skills, to determine nature of scope of VR services.
- Develop VRT Training Recommendations based on assessment results as outlined in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Manuel.
- Implement planned services and monitor progress through ongoing communication with customers and counselors.
- Teach confidence building skills through individual and group training settings.
- Complete case notes and teacher assessment/training recommendations as required.
- Update and complete service records per agency procedures.
Substitute Teacher
Region 17
2018 - 2023
- Organize ideas for logical presentation and acceptance of topic for students.
- Express ideas and information effectively in both oral and written form.
- Develop strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conductive to academic growth.
- Enhance classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintain clear expectations for behavior.
- Following the plans of lessons, units, and projects.
- Using instructional procedures and materials.
Career Consultant
South Plains Community Action/Workforce Solutions
2016 - 2020
- Refer potential individuals to the appropriate Workforce Solution South Plains Program that they may be eligible for.
- Responsible for maintaining a detailed record of all referrals provided to the individual agency programs.
- Knowledgeable in public speaking, specifically in regard to the interaction with an audience of professionals.
- Develop and implement service plans to meet customer needs.
- Provide documentation and maintain case records.
- Implement prescribed program related procedures and accurate case management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Frankfurt Private College
Frankfurt, Germany05-1992
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Growth mindset
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
TWC/VR
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Region 17
2018 - 2023
Career Consultant
South Plains Community Action/Workforce Solutions
2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Frankfurt Private College