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Danna Bowman

Ooltewah,TN

Summary

With a proven track record at Metro Nashville Public Schools, I excel in utilizing literacy strategies and fostering teacher collaboration to enhance reading programs. My expertise in reading instruction and motivational style has significantly improved student engagement and literacy skills, demonstrating a flexible and results-oriented approach to education.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Interventionist

Limestone County Schools
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies for approximately 70 students per day, served in small groups
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.

Reading Specialist

Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2020
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to approximately 35 individual students and small groups
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Used approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Reading Recovery, and Science of Reading to achieve dramatic results with students.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Classroom Teacher

McNairy County Schools
06.2000 - 07.2015
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material for 15-26 students per class.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Freed Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
05-2016

Certification - Reading Recovery of North America

Through LIpscomb University in conjunction with Ohio State University




July, 2015 - May, 2016

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
05-1998

Skills

  • Continuous professional development
  • Reading comprehension
  • Organizational skills
  • Reporting
  • Individualized coaching
  • Reading instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Improvement plans
  • Lesson adaptation
  • Motivational style
  • Flexible approach
  • Small group instruction
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Literacy strategies
  • Teacher collaboration

Certification

  • First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or National Safety Council.
  • Specialized Academic Instruction Credential – Tennessee Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Timeline

Reading Interventionist - Limestone County Schools
06.2021 - 05.2023
Reading Specialist - Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher - McNairy County Schools
06.2000 - 07.2015
Freed Hardeman University - Master of Science, Curriculum And Instruction
Freed-Hardeman University - Bachelor of Arts, Child Development

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