Shirley Dowell
Equal Opportunities Council of Indian River County EOCOFIRC
Okeechobee,FL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated VPK Headstart Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth.
Work History
VPK Headstart Teacher
6 Years 9 Months- Developed and implemented inclusive lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive educational environment fostering student engagement.
- Led professional development workshops enhancing instructional strategies among teaching staff.
- Monitored student progress, providing tailored feedback to improve academic performance and retention.
- Worked with families to obtain necessary services to succeed.
- Work along with RBT;s to follow through with IEP's for children exhibiting behavior issues.
- Implemented strategies set in place for the children in need of additional assistance.
- Worked with the families to establish consistencies that they might not have for their child to succeed.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Behavior management
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician Current
- Guardian Ad Litem Training - (19th Circuit) Current
Timeline
VPK Headstart Teacher
Equal Opportunities Council of Indian River County EOCOFIRC
08.2019 - 05.2026Read More
Post University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Pozst University
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Care And Education
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