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Erin Bowden

Brielle,NJ

Summary

Driven by a passion for inclusive education, I excelled as a Special Education Teacher, where I enhanced student success through differentiated instruction and collaborative IEP development. Leveraging skills in student engagement and classroom management, I significantly improved learning outcomes and fostered strong parental relationships, embodying dependability and exceptional interpersonal communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Volunteer

Elysian Charter School
10.2017 - 06.2023
  • Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize and special activities.
  • Promoted a positive school culture by volunteering at various campus events, including dances, sporting events, and open houses.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by organizing and leading Parent Volunteer meetings.
  • Facilitated increased parental involvement in school affairs through outreach and collaboration on committees.
  • Recruited new parent volunteers or organized workload to cover demand.
  • Spearheaded efforts to create an inclusive community within the school by promoting multicultural awareness through special events and presentations.
  • Partnered with school administration to improve outreach to students and parents.

Volunteer Teacher

Mustard Seed School
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs within the same classroom setting.
  • Improved student retention through the implementation of creative teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Special Education Teacher

Bernards Township Board Of Education
11.2001 - 12.2008
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Special Education Teacher

Governor Livingston High School
01.2000 - 11.2001
  • Created an engaging, positive and productive classroom environment in which students worked to potential
  • Differentiated instruction according to students' abilities and learning styles
  • Conducted IEP meetings
  • Provided whole group and small group instruction, focusing on support as well as enrichment
  • Collaborated with colleagues in the In Class Support Setting
  • Generated curriculum for Humanities Department and worked to aligned Special Education curriculum with NJ Core Content Standards
  • Established positive relations with parents, colleagues and administration

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Special Education Teaching Certification

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
01.2000

New Jersey: Certificate of Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
01.2000

Skills

  • Motivational Techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Parent Volunteer

Elysian Charter School
10.2017 - 06.2023

Volunteer Teacher

Mustard Seed School
09.2016 - 03.2020

Special Education Teacher

Bernards Township Board Of Education
11.2001 - 12.2008

Special Education Teacher

Governor Livingston High School
01.2000 - 11.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Special Education Teaching Certification

William Paterson University of New Jersey

New Jersey: Certificate of Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey
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