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Debra Bovee
Middle School ELA Teacher
Linden,NC
It’s not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters.
Epictetus
Summary
Experienced Middle School English Language Arts Teacher who successfully builds positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and transparent communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over five years in classroom and online environments. Educator who strives to leverage the unique backgrounds and individual differences of students and strongly believes in the power of group work to foster collaboration, encourage peer learning, and promote the development of new knowledge by building upon prior learning experiences and encouraging exploration of new interests; recognizing students come from diverse backgrounds, and prioritize social interaction, active engagement, reflection, motivation, and a passion for learning as critical components of the learning process. Offering three years of experience at 7th-grade level ELA and two years of experience at 8th-grade level ELA in public school as well as ten years of experience homeschooling 6-12th grade levels and various subjects.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Harnett County Schools
Middle School English Teacher
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Managed classroom behavior of 25+ students effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
- Designed engaging lesson plans addressing diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering positive learning environment.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and exciting ways.
- Improved student literacy levels by implementing targeted reading intervention strategies.
- Supported struggling learners through differentiated instruction and individualized support plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary approach for cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate student performance, attendance, and behavior records, ensuring timely communication with parents and administration.
The Bovee Household
Homeschool Teacher
08.2010 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Organized, evaluated, and instructed according to teaching curriculum for multiple grade levels
- Planned, participated in, and led many group educational projects
- Taught English, Math, History and Science, and various electives
- Actively participated in several local homeschool groups
- Evaluated student performance and provided discipline and guidance
- Maintained student records, complying with all state laws and reporting procedures
- Administered standardized tests
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Researched and selected appropriate resources within allotted budget
- Provided motivation, encouragement, and inspiration
- Prepared reports and spreadsheets for facilitation to review progress
- Ordered all curriculum, scheduled classes, and sporting activities.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Successfully graduated three students.
Liberty Baptist Church
FAITH Homeschool Co-op Administrator (volunteer)
04.2012 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Recruited teachers and volunteers for 140 family Co-op
- Assisted with organizing class schedule and room layout
- Maintained member data in church software
- Created and managed member phonebook
- Designed and created member badges for weekly events
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required
- Provided exceptional customer service to stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue-resolution efforts
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Liberty Baptist Preschool
Preschool Teacher
08.2012 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Assisted in development of age-appropriate lesson plans that encouraged physical, emotional, social, and academic growth for classroom of 10-12 children
- Showcased student work to boost self-esteem and morale
- Worked with children in groups or one-on-one, depending on needs of children and subject matter
- Planned and carried out curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
- Organized activities so children learned about the world, explored interests, and developed talents
- Established schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Observed for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring issues to attention of parents
- Kept records of students' progress, routines, and interests and kept parents informed about their child's development.
Harnett County Schools
Substitute Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Followed existing lesson plans ensuring integrity of academic time and motivated students to learn and participate
- Instructed students from K-12 regarding variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
- Assigned reasonable tasks and homework to students following lesson plans
- Addressed various learning styles of students accordingly
- Maintained classroom control that promoted safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and state laws and regulations.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Liberty Baptist Preschool
Preschool Teacher
08.2006 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Assisted in development of age-appropriate lesson plans, encouraging physical, emotional, social, and academic growth
- Showcased student work to boost self-esteem and morale
- Worked with 10-12 children in groups or one-on-one, depending on needs of children and subject matter
- Planned and carried out curriculum targeting different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
- Organized activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
- Established schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Observed for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring issues to attention of parents
- Kept records of students' progress, routines, and interests and kept parents informed about their child's development.
Education
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
North Carolina Residency Teaching Program from Education
05.2022
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- edTPA Middle Childhood English-Language Arts score 50/75
SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NY
B.A. in Communications from Public Relations & Psychology Minors
Skills
- Licensed in North Carolina
- Project-based learning
- Team building
- Creates and maintains interpersonal relationships
- Microsoft Office
- Google Learning Management System
- Blackboard Learning Management System
- IOS - iPad knowledge
- Social insightfulness
- Educational and instructional aptitude
- Judgment and decision-making abilities
- Active-listening expertise
- Client and customer retention
- In-depth research practice
- Exceptional written and oral expression and comprehension
- Conflict and crisis resolution skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology Integration
Certification
- North Carolina Teaching License - Middle School ELA
Availability
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Volunteer Experience
- Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Moms Mentor Team Leader, Spring Lake, NC
- Liberty Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher, Spring Lake, NC
Volunteer Experience
- Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Moms Mentor Team Leader, Spring Lake, NC
- Liberty Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher, Spring Lake, NC
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leaveInterests
Watercolor Painting
Refinishing Furniture
Gardening
Software
Google Suite: Google Docs: creating and formatting documents with real-time collaboration Google Sheets: managing spreadsheets using knowledge of functions and formulas Google Slides: creating and formatting appealing presentations, applying additional effects when needed Communication tools: proficiency in using Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Chat, and more
MS Office: Microsoft Word: Creating, formatting, and editing text documents Microsoft Excel skills: Proficiency in data entry, formulas, sorting, filtering, etc Microsoft PowerPoint: Preparing visually appealing, clean presentations
Accomplishments
Four years of meeting or exceeding expected growth for 7th and 8th grade end-of-grade testing.
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Harnett County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Liberty Baptist Preschool
08.2012 - 05.2014
FAITH Homeschool Co-op Administrator (volunteer)
Liberty Baptist Church
04.2012 - 08.2019
Homeschool Teacher
The Bovee Household
08.2010 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Harnett County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
Preschool Teacher
Liberty Baptist Preschool
08.2006 - 05.2008
Campbell University
North Carolina Residency Teaching Program from Education
SUNY Geneseo
B.A. in Communications from Public Relations & Psychology Minors
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