Maria Rene Bowser
Candler
Summary
Passionate 4th/5th Grade Teacher for 27 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Wake County Public Schools, Middle Creek
2003.07 - 2022.06
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals with grade level and involved staff members.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Maintained student records to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
4th Grade Teacher
Marion County Schools, Ward Highlands Elementary
1996.08 - 2003.06
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Leo College
St. Leo, Florida05.1996
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Class Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded Manatee Adoption project focused on Science.
- Spearheaded Animal Shelter Drives project focused on Citizenship.
- Achieved Math and Reading through effectively helping with Remediation.
- Facilitated classroom relationships by implementing Positive Student Behavior
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop growth tracking spreadsheets.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Taught 22-29 students over a school year.
- Designed Grade Level Field Trips
Photography, Gardening, Cooking, Hiking, Travel
All of these are life long hobbies that have changed with age and interest over time. I love learning about different cultures as I travel to understand how we all fit together.
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Wake County Public Schools, Middle Creek
2003.07 - 2022.06
4th Grade Teacher
Marion County Schools, Ward Highlands Elementary
1996.08 - 2003.06
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Leo College
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