- Horseback Riding
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Camping
- Reading
Kimberly Bowie
Strafford,MO
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher from Strafford R-VI Public School, adept in employing positive reinforcement techniques and individualized education plans to enhance cognitive and behavioral development. Excelled in teamwork and cooperation, significantly improving neurodiverse student engagement and achievement through innovative curriculum adaptation and data-driven instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Strafford R-VI Public School
08.2017 - Current
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
High School Special Education Teacher
Pleasant Hope R-6 Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.1995
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Individualized education plans
- Data collection and analysis
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP implementation
- Trained in CPI
Interests
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Strafford R-VI Public School
08.2017 - Current
High School Special Education Teacher
Pleasant Hope R-6 Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Delta State University
Similar Profiles
MARTI MILLERMARTI MILLER
Strafford School District Float Nurse at Strafford School DistrictStrafford School District Float Nurse at Strafford School District
JAMISON CLAXTONJAMISON CLAXTON
Executive Creative Director / Production Manager at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), VIExecutive Creative Director / Production Manager at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), VI
Dawn WilkingDawn Wilking
English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor at Waynesville R-VI School DistrictEnglish Teacher/Yearbook Advisor at Waynesville R-VI School District