Joan Bowar
Prairie Du Chien,WI
Summary
Experienced Middle School Regular and Special Education Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 30 years in classroom environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Special Education Teacher
Prairie Du Chien School District
Prairie Du Chien, WI
08.1990 - Current
- Used Skyward Software to upload student grades and special education data into district computer systems.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district as well as the TITLE ONE program.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Middle School Classroom Teacher
St. John's Catholic School
Prairie Du Chien, WI
08.1989 - 08.1990
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
Education
Master of Educational Professional Development - Masters of Education
University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse
LaCrosse08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI12.1988
Skills
- Learning assessments
- School district guidelines comprehension
- Child development specialist
- Organizational ability
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- 32 years as an instructor in Wisconsin
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized instruction
- Time management
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
7th Grade Special Education Teacher
Prairie Du Chien School District
08.1990 - Current
Middle School Classroom Teacher
St. John's Catholic School
08.1989 - 08.1990
Master of Educational Professional Development - Masters of Education
University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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