Sewah Bower
First Grade Elementary Teacher
Pearland,TX
Summary
Creative, accomplished First Grade Teacher who has a passion for student success. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to fostering social skills of students. Energetic and driven to continue to learn and grow professionally and share my knowledge with others. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
I am looking forward to applying the skills I have acquired over the years to teaching Art in the Elementary School setting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
08.2006 - Current
- Guided reading and small group lessons for differentiated learning groups
- Planned lessons according to district standards through a Balanced Approach to Literacy
- First Grade team leader
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Character Strong Implementation
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented PBIS campus wide on PBIS committee
- Innovative Teaching Grant winner
- GT compliant
- Texas Reading Academy trained ( pending approval in July)
- ESL training
- TELPAS Administration
First Grade Teacher
Houston Gateway Academy
Houston, TX
07.1999 - 05.2006
- GT teacher
- Team Leader
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with running records, informal evaluations, and standardized examinations such as TPRI, Stanford 9.
- Extensive behavior and discipline training
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
First Grade Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
06.1998 - 05.1999
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications- Advertising And Public Relations
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX 08.1991 - 05.1997
Master of Education - Elementary Education -Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
Houston, TX 06.2003 - 12.2005
Skills
Team collaboration
Certification
Generalist EC-4
Timeline
Generalist EC-4
07-2028
ESL EC-12
07-2028
ART EC-12
07-2028
First Grade Teacher
Pearland ISD
08.2006 - Current
Master of Education - Elementary Education -Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
06.2003 - 12.2005
First Grade Teacher
Houston Gateway Academy
07.1999 - 05.2006
First Grade Teacher
Houston ISD
06.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Communications- Advertising And Public Relations
Texas Southern University
08.1991 - 05.1997
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