Janel Bowman
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced educator focused on implementing evidence-based practices in reading. Specializes in the Orton-Gillingham method and practicum support. Expert in creating personalized education plans and connecting assessment to student progress. Skilled at working with teachers and parents to customize teaching strategies for each student's needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Coach PreK-5
Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to design and implement evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Customize instructional methods and materials for students with learning disabilities, providing access to the curriculum.
- Develop individualized education plans using curriculum-based measures and criterion-based assessment.
- Utilize assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data.
- Accurately record and communicate student progress to parents, teachers and students,
- Work closely with teachers and parents to address the educational and emotional needs of students.
- Train teachers in explicit instructional methods to deliver engaging lessons.
- Train and supervise teachers to implement the Orton-Gillingham method under IMSLEC accreditation
Intervention Specialist
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Inclusion support for grades 3-5 delivering specially designed instruction in the general classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers to differentiate instruction.
Special Education Teacher
Groveport Madison Local Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught behavioral expectations to students with emotional disturbance.
- Developed behavior plans and expectations for students to earn positive rewards.
- Collaborated closely with parents and teachers to support students' diverse needs.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations such as gifted individuals, English language learners, and those with identified learning disabilities.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
Primary Life Skills Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.1997 - 05.2001
- Taught foundational academics and independent living skills to students with developmental disabilities and autism, promoting independence and self-confidence.
- Advocated inclusion activities for students, promoting social skills and peer friendships.
- Developed personalized learning plans tailored to individual student strengths and needs
Education
Doctor of Education - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH05.2024
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph Universuty
Cincinnati, OH09.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH12.1996
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- MTSS Leadership
- Professional Development
- Structured Literacy
Certification
- IMSLEC Orton-Gillingham Trainer - 2014 to present
- MSJ Orton-Gillingham Practicum Supervisor - 2016-2023
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
- LETRS Trained
Presentations and Leadership
Orton-Gillingham Cohort in partnership with Hamilton County ESC
- Training Gahanna Intervention Specialists
Reading Science Summit 2024
- Sentence Instruction Embedded in Content
Zionsville Literacy Summit 2024
- Science of Reading
- Curriculum-Based Measurement of Writing
- Spelling Inventories to Guide Instruction
Virginia Commonwealth University, Dyslexia Symposium 2023
IDA Central Ohio, Summit on Dyslexia 2023
- Dive into Decoding
Reading Science Summit 2023
- Developing Sentence Skills in Beginning Writers
- Co-Presenters: Lisa Cipolletti, Ami Healy, Jamie Peavler
Gahanna Jefferson District Presentations
- Explicit Instruction 2024, 2023
- Power Up your Phonemic Awareness, 2024
- Science of Reading 2022, 2023
- Using Data from Spelling Inventories to Plan Instruction 2022
- MTSS 2022
- Executive Functioning 2021
- Writing Revolution 2019
- Curriculum-Based Measures of Reading and Writing 2016
Reynoldsburg Public Schools
- Morphology Instruction 2019
- Science of Reading 2018
IDA central Ohio Board Member 2016-2020
Timeline
Intervention Coach PreK-5
Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
Groveport Madison Local Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
Fifth Grade Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2005
Primary Life Skills Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.1997 - 05.2001
Doctor of Education - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph Universuty
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Ohio Dominican University
- IMSLEC Orton-Gillingham Trainer - 2014 to present
- MSJ Orton-Gillingham Practicum Supervisor - 2016-2023
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
- LETRS Trained
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