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Julie Bowers

Oakland,CA

Summary

Skilled educator with expertise and a passion for supporting teachers and students. Creates meaningful relationships, based on trust to help teachers reach measurable professional goals. Provides consistent constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Specialist

Park Day School

07.2022 - Current

Structure and facilitate professional development to address pedagogical needs
Structure and facilitate team meetings with parents and teachers to strategize academic support for students with neurodiversity
Coach teachers as needed to guide and assist with general curriculum development
Structure and facilitate parent education events
Structure systems for benchmark assessment implementation and for inputting and tracking data
Meet with small student groups weekly, providing remediation and skill-building practice
Push into classrooms weekly to provide student and teacher support
Work with teachers to develop accessible curriculum, including modifications and accommodations
Lead cluster meetings with teachers
Represent the learning specialist program at admissions events.

Private Practice- Educational Therapist

07.2018 - Current

Structure and implement individualized programs for students, grades 2-9
Administer formal and informal assessments to monitor progress and set measurable goals
Meet with students weekly/ biweekly one-on-one for educational support remediation, skill and strategy building writing, reading, math, executive functioning skills, and social skills
Coordinate and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure alignment with the schools and with outside support
Communicate regularly with families to educate and update them on progress to ensure teamwork
Attend team meetings in schools.

Instructional Coach, Humanities Specialist, Teacher

Presidio Knolls School

03.2017 - 07.2019

Developed and implemented K-6 English Literacy Scope and Sequence in collaboration with teachers, specialists, and administration
Managed implementation and documentation of reading assessments Fountas and Pinnell & Phonics Core
Planned and facilitated biweekly team meetings
Observed teaching and provided feedback during regular check-ins
Supported professional growth for English teachers, grades K-6
Worked with teachers on planning and curriculum development
Communicated with and educated parents about English Literacy Instruction at PKS.

Park Day School Teacher

01.2003 - 01.2016

Sixth Grade Humanities 20132016
Fifth Grade 20032013
Served on the Board of Trustees- two terms
Served on several leadership committees, including the Head of School Hiring Committee, Finance Committee, and the Teacher Assessment Committee
Started several programs, including Families (bringing multi-age students together for projects and activities), Buddies (connecting middle school students with K-2 students), and the Social Committee
Developed and implemented progressive, culturally responsive, project-based, collaborative, integrated, and differentiated humanities curricula
Created and managed the Introduction to Sixth Grade event for new families
Introduced and worked to ensure the implementation of The Origins Advisory Program for 6-8 grade and served as an advisor to 6th grade students
Collaborated closely in weekly meetings with different teams (fifth grade, sixth grade, middle school, and humanities teams) to ensure social, emotional, and academic success for all students
Facilitated effective, regular parent communication via monthly newsletters, email, phone calls, office hours, and conferences
Played a leadership role in refining programs such as daily mindfulness, student-led conferences, and interdisciplinary project showcase events.

King Middle School

01.2001 - 01.2003

Special Education Humanities Teacher
Taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade humanities to students with mild to moderate learning differences
Developed and implemented an accommodated, modified and individualized curriculum to meet each student’s needs
Wrote IEP’s, facilitated IEP and goal setting meetings, and facilitated parent-teacher conferences.

Ralph Bunche School

01.2000 - 01.2001

Fifth, Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher
Taught fifth and sixth grade, all subjects to students with severe emotional disturbance and learning differences
Developed and implemented an accommodated, modified and individualized curriculum to meet each student’s needs
Wrote IEP’s, facilitated IEP and goal setting meetings, and facilitated parent-teacher conferences.