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SARAH BOWMAN

SARAH BOWMAN

Educator
Denver,United States

Summary

Passionate, knowledgeable educator who works to implement robust, evidence-based practices and procedures across special education programming. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and projects with a positive attitude and and a high degree of accuracy. Seeking position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, in order to have the greatest impact on special education programming.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Student Services: Intensive Needs

STRIVE Preparatory Schools
Denver, CO
05.2022 - Current
  • Establish consistent coaching on specialized instruction, IEP compliance, and Center programming for center program students Elementary to 18-21 Transition Programming
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with school, district, and community stakeholders
  • Increase implementation of best practices within center programs
  • Increase IEP and center program alignment with all district, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Provide year long professional development and support for center program teams in dynamic work environment
  • Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

AccessAbility 18- 21 Program Founder

STRIVE Preparatory Schools
Denver, CO
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Developed transition program plan, budget, and logistics for first ever community-based transition program that serves students with significant needs
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Facilitated weekly coaching meetings with program directors at both RISE High School and SMART High School’s 18-21 programs
  • Attended district and network-level meetings to address programming and operational data.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Multi-Intensive Center Director

STRIVE Preparatory, Schools
Denver, CO
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Managed teachers and paraprofessionals who provided direct instruction and support in math, literacy, and life skills for high school students with significant support needs
  • Acted as instructional coach, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Collaborated weekly with students, families, and service providers to create robust programming for 12-20 high school-aged students
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
  • Provided PD for school-based staff
  • Created inclusion plans with general education staff to ensure student growth and participation in all school settings
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems through weekly team and coaching meetings.

Special Education Teacher

STRIVE Preparatory, Schools
Denver, CO
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Developed and executed lesson plans for functional life skills for students with significant social-emotional and behavioral support
  • Facilitated annual IEP, Triennial Re-evaluations, and developed school-wide data collection systems in order to write Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Managed behavior paraprofessional through weekly meetings, training, student data review, and planning
  • Collaborated with families, administrators, mental health professionals, district supports, and teachers to meet student needs.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Education

MA) Educational - Leadership and Special Education Administration

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
01.2023 - Current

Emerging Leaders Program -

Daniel's College of Business, University of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 05.2017

Licensure Program -

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
08.2014 - 06.2015

B.A. - English, Psychology

Messiah University
Harrisburg, PA
08.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

    Ability to Organize Own Work

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Additional Information

  • LICENSES , Professional Teaching License (Special Education Generalist)


Quote

"Care personally. Challenge directly."
Kim Scott

Timeline

MA) Educational - Leadership and Special Education Administration

University of Northern Colorado
01.2023 - Current

Director of Student Services: Intensive Needs

STRIVE Preparatory Schools
05.2022 - Current

AccessAbility 18- 21 Program Founder

STRIVE Preparatory Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022

Emerging Leaders Program -

Daniel's College of Business, University of Denver
01.2017 - 05.2017

Multi-Intensive Center Director

STRIVE Preparatory, Schools
07.2015 - 06.2022

Licensure Program -

University of Colorado Denver
08.2014 - 06.2015

Special Education Teacher

STRIVE Preparatory, Schools
07.2014 - 07.2015

B.A. - English, Psychology

Messiah University
08.2005 - 05.2009
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