Maureen Howser, Ph.D.
Hoschton,Georgia
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Educator with valuable experience in school and classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-tiered System of Support Coordinator (MTSS)
Gwinnett County Public School System
06.2022 - Current
- Worked with other departmental staff to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Maintained and verified accuracy of records and generated miscellaneous reports.
- Scheduled meetings for Student Support team
- Coordinated meetings, data, progress monitoring, and reporting
- Initiated Special Education Referrals and all academic testing (WIAT-IV)
- Case Manager and IEP development
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
01.2022 - Current
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Director of Special Programs
Longview ISD
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided district-wide support for all Special Programs (Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, ESL, GT, Homebound)
- Managed all purchasing of programs and technology systems for the Special Programs department
- Actively engaged in the user experiences from teachers, support staff, administrators, and related service providers to continually remain informed of their needs while developing Individualized Education Programs, therapy schedules and notes, ease of use, and clarity as it relates to General Education teachers as well as parents
- Evaluated all staff in the department
- Developed trusting and proactive relationships with all staff throughout the district
- Provided quarterly reports to the Superintendent of Schools as well as the Board of Trustees
- Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Texas Education Agency Liaison for Regional Service Center 9
Wichita Falls, Texas
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided Region 9 service center representation to the Texas Education Agency during the first year of the pilot created to address the Federal Corrective Action Plan as well as Texas’ Corrective Action Plan
- Built Region-wide staff developments to address the corrective action plans and how districts will begin to identify practices directly relating to identifying students who may be eligible for Special Education Services as well as 504 and Dyslexia services
- Facilitated process analysis with districts to determine best practices with their populations
- Traveled to Austin, Texas for a week once a month for face-to-face collaboration with the TEA and Federal Agencies
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Coordinator of Special Education
Duncanville ISD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided guidance and support district-wide for all special education teachers, administrators, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals
- Initiated various small pilot programs within the district to expand a highly successful Behavior Adjustment Classroom model to other campuses
- Supported team development as well as small group development for first and second year Special and General education teachers
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Attended highly contentious ARD meetings and worked closely with district counsel to provide agreeable outcomes for all parties
- Evaluated department personnel.
Principal
Arlington Classics Academy, Intermediate Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Instructional leader
- Actively recruited and maintained outstanding faculty and staff
- Support student achievement by building relationships and high expectations
- Incorporated the Arts into everyday instruction including, Latin, Spanish, Art, Makers Space, theater, and music.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Academy at Nola Dunn
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Instructional leader for the campus
- Campus Education Improvement Committee
- Testing Coordinator
- Response to Intervention Administrator
- Discipline officer
- LPAC Administrator
- Administrator of the Year Nominee 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2012-13
- Parent Teacher Organization Administrator.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Arlington Classics Academy
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Designated Campus Administrator when other administrators were out of the building
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Curriculum Coordinator and Vertical Alignment Chair
- Effective communication with parents, administrators, and community members regarding various topics/situations
- 100% pass rate of 2008-09 TAKS Writing with 43% commended
- Writing TAKS scores were 95% passing with 65% commended for the 2007- 08 school year
- Teacher of the Year 2008-09.
Adjunct Instructor of Education
Tarrant County College, South Campus
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession, EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations, and TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development Fall 2006 and Spring 2007
- Coordinated TCC student observations in area school districts
- Increased enrollment in EDUC 2301 by 300% from fall 2006 to spring 2007.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Early College Experience Program Taught University of Connecticut Introduction to Human and Family Development course (HDFS 190).
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Glastonbury High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Developed innovative instructional curriculum for courses
- Coordinated on-site preschool at Glastonbury High School
- Taught an Advanced Child Development course that articulated with a local community college
- Utilized technology in differentiated instruction and curriculum
- Serve on the Glastonbury High School Leadership Committee during the NEAS&C accreditation review process.
- Employed a variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
Cooperative Education/Nutrition/Early Childhood Development Instructor
Mansfield High School
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Coordinated HECE School-to-work initiative
- Established and maintained relationships with area employers
- Created and implemented a new curriculum at various instructional levels
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Family and Consumer Science Educator/ Pregnancy Education Grant Educator
Princeton High School
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Taught a variety of Consumer Science courses
- Created curriculum for young children as well as parents.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2009
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX08.1993
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Instructional Strategies
- Elementary Education
- Materials sourcing
- Compliance standards
- Organizational Skills
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Individualized Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Multi-tiered System of Support Coordinator (MTSS)
Gwinnett County Public School System
06.2022 - Current
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
01.2022 - Current
Director of Special Programs
Longview ISD
01.2018 - 06.2021
Texas Education Agency Liaison for Regional Service Center 9
Wichita Falls, Texas
01.2017 - 01.2018
Coordinator of Special Education
Duncanville ISD
01.2016 - 01.2017
Principal
Arlington Classics Academy, Intermediate Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Principal
Academy at Nola Dunn
01.2009 - 01.2014
Fourth Grade Teacher
Arlington Classics Academy
01.2007 - 01.2009
Adjunct Instructor of Education
Tarrant County College, South Campus
01.2006 - 01.2007
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut
01.2002 - 01.2006
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Glastonbury High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
Cooperative Education/Nutrition/Early Childhood Development Instructor
Mansfield High School
01.1995 - 01.1998
Family and Consumer Science Educator/ Pregnancy Education Grant Educator
Princeton High School
01.1993 - 01.1995
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Iowa State University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Stephen F Austin State University
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