Crystal Bowman
Trion,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Innovative math/science teacher bringing 24 year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math/Science Teacher
Trion City Schools
Trion Elementary
06.2007 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in math and science.
Math Specialist
Chattooga County School
North Summerville Elementary
06.2000 - 05.2007
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Encouraged collaborative learning among students through group work assignments and peer review exercises.
- Improved students problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-world math applications into lesson plans.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on innovative strategies for teaching mathematics effectively within a modern context.
- Boosted student engagement by designing and implementing project-based learning activities that emphasized critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
- Increased parent involvement by conducting informative workshops on supporting students'' math skills at home.
- Strengthened student understanding of complex concepts through the use of manipulatives, visual aids, and technology resources.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement in mathematics, including participation in professional learning communities focused on data-driven instruction techniques.
- Promoted a positive attitude toward mathematics by highlighting the practical applications of mathematical concepts within real-world scenarios.
Long Term Substitute
Lyerly Elementary
Summerville, GA
12.1999 - 12.1999
- Math Teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Long Term Substitute
Pepperell Middle School
Rome, GA
04.1999 - 04.1999
- Taught 7th Grade Special Education-All subject areas-Self Contained
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration And Supervision
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN06.2005
Master of Science - Middle Grades Math/Science
Berry College
Rome, GA06.2002
Gifted Certification
Chattooga County Schools
Summerville, GABachelor of Science - Education Middle Grades Math And Science
Shorter College
Rome, GA06.1999
Associate of Science -
Floyd College
Rome, GA06.1998
Accomplishments
- Math Specialist at North Summerville Elementary for the Chattooga County School System-Attended in-depth training in America's Choice/Georgia's Choice Math Curriculum to train other teachers with the new Curriculum.
- Mentor Math Teacher for Trion Elementary for new teachers
- When I taught 4th grade in 2018-2019, 100% of all of my students passed Georgia Milestones. At that time, I taught the entire 4th grade which was around 100 students.
- Teacher of the Year at North Summerville Elementary
Certification
- Educational Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision-Lincoln Memorial University
- Masters of Education -Berry College (Concentration in Middle Grades Math and Science)
- Bachelors of Science in Education-Shorter College (Concentration in Middle Grades Math and Science)
- Associate of Science- Floyd College
- Gifted Certification
- Add-on Certification in Grades K-5
Timeline
Math/Science Teacher
Trion City Schools
06.2007 - Current
Math Specialist
Chattooga County School
06.2000 - 05.2007
Long Term Substitute
Lyerly Elementary
12.1999 - 12.1999
Long Term Substitute
Pepperell Middle School
04.1999 - 04.1999
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration And Supervision
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science - Middle Grades Math/Science
Berry College
Gifted Certification
Chattooga County Schools
Bachelor of Science - Education Middle Grades Math And Science
Shorter College
Associate of Science -
Floyd College