Elizabeth Rower
Secondary Social Studies - Language Arts
Parker,CO
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with 17 years of secondary Social Studies and Language Arts experience and extensive knowledge of Design Thinking and Project Based Learning. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented growth mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Douglas County School District
Castle Rock, CO
07.2012 - Current
Created integrated UbD's based of Colorado Academic Standards
Implemented collaborative and integrated units with team members
Initiated performance task assessments based on Design Thinking Method
Mentored new employees working towards a professional license
Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN
01.2004 - 06.2012
Designed the eighth grade Cap Stone writing project for with an International focus
Executed a project based exhibition for an international festival
Achieved consistent student growth and achievement based on 3 year, TVAAS composite
Improved summative writing scorers through integrating writing in the Social Studies curriculum
Education
Education Specialist - Administration And Supervision
Union University
Jackson, TN 08.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Union University
Jackson, TN 08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University Of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO 08.1977 - 05.1980
Skills
Curriculum Development
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Additional Information
Collaborated with CDE and Pearson in Item Writing, Content and Bias, and Range Finding for CMAS.
National Board Certified Teacher
Colorado Master teacher Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
Douglas County School District
07.2012 - Current
Education Specialist - Administration And Supervision
Union University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Union University
08.2004 - 05.2006
Teacher
Memphis City Schools
01.2004 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University Of Colorado At Boulder
08.1977 - 05.1980
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