Experience

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2019

  Currently serving in multiple positions:Instructional Coach-curriculum development; coach, evaluate and mentor teachers; evaluate educational programs; plan and implement school events; provide professional developmentDirector of Special Education-provide support to teachers; help implement specific individualized education program (IEP) services; participate in case conferences; write 504 plansDistrict Test Coordinator-complete all state reports for testing; create schedules for testing; provide professional development; assist with administering ISTEP, IREAD, WIDA and ECAElementary PowerSchool Coordinator-create master schedules in the system; schedule classes and student schedules; monitor teachers; provide professional development Show less

• Middle School Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  Increased student math standardized test scores by 10% by introducing more effective learning techniques and by hosting math workshops for parents.Increased parent communication and awareness of classroom behavior by 30% by implementing technology based programs including Remind 101, Class Dojo and Edmodo.Initiated multiple community fundraisers including raising $1000 for Breast Cancer awareness, collecting over $300 worth of toys for the children in the Ark Shelter in Gary, IN and raising $300 for Mother's Day gifts for the mothers in the Ark Shelter.Served as lead teacher over a team of 4-5 teachers.Carried out duties of vice principal upon absences.Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching mathematics, science, and reading.Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 25 students.Actively served on a variety of school committees and served as faculty adviser for student organizations. Show less

• Elementary School Teacher

  • May 2007 - Jun 2010

  Increased student science standardized test scores by 20% by introducing inquiry based learning. Served as lead teacher over a team of 4-5 teachers. Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching mathematics, science, social studies and reading. Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom. Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 28 students. Actively served on a variety of school committees and served as faculty adviser for student organizations. Received multiple mini grants for classroom supplies through DonorsChoose. Show less