Megan Bowman
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with 19 years of experience with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Paulding County Public Schools, Shelton Elementary
Dallas, GA
08.2017 - Current
- Grades taught: 1st grade
- Special Education inclusion and small group teacher for 1st-4th grade
- Team leader for 3 years
- MTSS grade level rep for 3 years
- Created an assessment guide used to support consistent data-driven practices
- Created reading assessments that meet the Georgia Expectations
- Fostered engaging, literacy-rich classroom environments that promoted student growth
Teacher
Paulding County Public Schools, Sara Ragsdale Elementary
Rockmart, GA
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Grades taught: 2nd and 3rd
- Special Education inclusion and small group for 3rd grade.
- Modified the general curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional strategies
- Created differentiated lessons to meet the needs of diverse students
- Implemented and carried out interventions for students who were struggling (MTSS)
- Collaborated with colleagues to better support students in academic success
- Team leader for the 2015-2016 school year
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools, J.E. Edmonds Elementary
Forest Park, GA
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Taught grades prekindergarten and kindergarten
- Created portfolios to assess students knowledge and progress
- Assessed students on pre kin
- Created hands-on activities to increase students understanding of concepts
- Created individual based behavior plans for struggling students
- Collaborated with colleagues to better support students in academic success
- Team leader for the 2011-2012 school year
Education
Education Specialist - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia University
Carrollton, GA05.2020
Masters of Science - Reading and Literacy Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Major-Early Childhood Education, Minor-Educational Psychology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2007
Skills
- Managing classroom with a diverse population and academic abilities
- Experience with special needs students
- Tailoring curriculum to meet the academic needs of students
- Student assessment and data analysis
- Creating lesson plans with various learning strategies and differentiation
- Communication and collaboration
- Collborating teacher for student teachers
- Trained in the science of reading
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (P-5)
- Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12)
Timeline
Teacher
Paulding County Public Schools, Shelton Elementary
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Paulding County Public Schools, Sara Ragsdale Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2017
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools, J.E. Edmonds Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2012
Masters of Science - Reading and Literacy Instruction
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Major-Early Childhood Education, Minor-Educational Psychology
Ball State University
Education Specialist - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia University