Fallon Gowans
Cranston
Summary
With a decade of experience in the education field, this candidate has consistently demonstrated versatility and dedication. Their primary focus has been on meeting the individual needs of special education students and struggling readers. They pride themselves on being empathetic and accommodating, which is reflected in their design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Additionally, their exceptional skills in collaborating with teachers, parents, and specialists have allowed them to effectively address the educational needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Hampton City Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Analyze data in order to create specific goals for teachers and school building
21st Century Tutoring Coordinator
Hampton City Schools
10.2015 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 2020 Teacher of the Year
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Collaborative Coach
Providence Public School Department
08.2024 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Supported classroom teachers by providing resources, materials, and strategies tailored toward meeting the unique needs of diverse learners within inclusive settings.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
- Assisted in the development of transition plans for high school students moving into post-secondary opportunities or vocational programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Seekonk, MA06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-2015
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2022
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher collaboration
- Improvement plans
- Intervention planning
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Schedule organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Cultural Competency Training (VDOE)
- Mentorship/Supervision
- Child Abuse (VDOE)
- Dyslexia Training (VDOE)
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Professional Learning (VDOE)
- Classroom/Behavior Management Teaching Diverse Needs
Timeline
Special Education Collaborative Coach
Providence Public School Department
08.2024 - Current
Reading Specialist
Hampton City Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
21st Century Tutoring Coordinator
Hampton City Schools
10.2015 - 07.2024
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Springfield College
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Old Dominion University
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