Jennifer McGowan

To obtain a teaching position in a special education classroom where I can provide a stimulating environment that will accommodate each individual child's learning needs and promote a positive learning atmosphere. To utilize my background and knowledge in educational leadership to support the educational mission of the organization of current trends in education to create an environment that encourages learning and growth. Empathetic Intervention Specialist with compassion for special needs individuals and excellent comprehension of developmental issues. Professional yet warm and committed to gaining trust of children and families. Strengths include fostering collaboration, parent communication, and advocating.

• Toth Elementary School, Perrysburg, OH, Student Teaching Experience, Spring 2004, Collaborated with cooperating teacher and fifth grade teachers to make appropriate adaptations to lesson plans and district curriculum, Aided classroom teacher in preparation for Individual Education Plan meetings and Parent/Teacher conferences, Attended IAT and IEP meetings, Conducted WIAT II and Key Math testing, Implemented a variety of teaching methods to meet the learning needs of individual students
• Rossford Junior High School, Toledo, OH, Methods Teaching Experience, Fall 2003, Partnered with cooperating teacher to create several lessons that aligned with the district curriculum, Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities for the classroom, Participated in IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences
• Lakota East Elementary, Burgoon, OH, Practicum Tutor, Spring 2003, Provided students with a positive learning environment that facilitated growth among the students, Helped encourage healthy emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Anthony Wayne Local Schools, Waterville, OH, Intervention Specialist Aide, Spring 2002, Developed and implemented daily activities for an autistic student, Collaborated with Special Education Director, Speech Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist to meet student's needs
• Weston Elementary, Weston, OH, After-school Aide/Tutor, Fall 2001, Teamed with teachers to implement various educational age - appropriate activities during after-school program to encourage cognitive growth, Assisted students in completing homework assignments

• March of Dimes
• Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon, Director 2003 - 2004, Entertainment Chair 2002 - 2003, Morale Captain 2001 - 2002, Moraler 2000 - 2001
• Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Activities Coordinator 2002 - 2003, Social Coordinator 2001 - 2002, Vice President of Recruitment 2000 - 2001, Sisterhood Chairman 1999 - 2000
• National Panhellenic Council, Executive member of Vice President of Recruitment 2002 - 2003, Cabinet member of Public Relations 2001 - 2002
• BGSU Dance Team 2000 - 2003
• University Performing Dancers 1999 - 2003, Core Member 2001 - 2003
• University Dance Alliance 1999 - 2003
• BGSU Tour Guide Fall 2000 - 2003