Amy Rowan Email & Phone Number

Cumberland, Md, Us

Cumberland, Md, Us

California, United States

Create professional development courses for education*Course Title: Using Technology to Foster Independence in the Special Education Student* Course Title: Chrome Extension Apps, and Formative Assessment Tools

Cumberland, Maryland, United States

*Conducted instructional assistant evaluations and provided feedback to support professional growth and enhance instructional practices*Facilitated staff researched-based professional development*Collaborated in using technology and multiple sources of data to improve instruction*Assisted in the development and implementation of instructional goals, objectives, and strategies that challenged all students*Maintained a safe and orderly school environment through the implementation of a comprehensive discipline policy, with high expectations for student behavior*Managed teacher coverage due to lack of available substitutes*Mentored and coached teachers on effective teaching and classroom management methods *Built and maintained open lines of communication with students’ parents and guardians*Provided counseling, support, and encouragement to students*Addressed and resolved escalated student conflicts and behavioral issues

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

*Teacher Induction Academy Facilitator for New Special Education Case Managers*Co-ordinate Communities of Practice for Special Education Case Managers*Facilitate Countywide Professional Development on Special Education*Indicator 11 Reports for Child Find Count*Collaborate with Goalbook for Professional Development*Manage the Online IEP Database for the County*Facilitate Attorney-Involved IEP Meetings*Train New Special Education Case Managers*Co-ordinate Activities to Ensure Effective Implementation of IEPs for Students*Conduct School Reviews with School Teams*Develop and Implement IEPs (start to finish)*Monitor Legal Compliance of IEPs*Communicate Effectively with Parents*Effectively Collaborate with Other WCPS Content Teams (ELA/Math)*Work with Schools using the Special Education Compliance Tool to Monitor IEP Compliance*Work with Case Managers Analyzing RTI Data in Partnership with the Math and ELA Teams to Improve Student Achievement*Ensure Compliance of IEPs*Conduct Child Find Meetings for Private School and Home School Students*Conduct Woodcock Johnson Educational Assessments

Accident, Maryland

*Special Education Chair*2020 Garrett County Teacher of the Year*Taught in the CPA Classroom for Students with Autism and Behavioral Needs*Co-taught ELA, math, social studies, and science in a looping model for grades 6,7,8*Wrote and Monitored IEPs for grades 6 through 8*Member of the School Leadership Team*PBIS Team Member*Green School Coordinator*Advisor to Students Against Destructive Decisions*Mentor Teacher*Countywide Student Council Advisor*Northern Middle School Student Council Advisor*7th Grade Service Learning Coordinator*Member of the School Health Team*Facilitator of RTI Tier 3 for Northern Middle School ELA*Conduct School and County Professional Developments*County, State, and National Conference Presenter (National Formative Assessment Conference, Common Ground, ISTE, DEN)*English as a Second Language Tutor*Extended School Year Tutor*After School Intervention Teacher*Member of the Teacher Collaborative Communication Committee with the Superintendent of GCPS*Captain of Northern Middle School’s Cool Schools Dunk Team*MCAP ELA Passage Review Team

Family Literacy InstructorAdult Literacy InstructorInstructional Specialist• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback to instructional staff• Work as a Leadership Team member with the other members of the administrative team• Identify local professional development needs and plan, coordinate/conduct professional development meetings• Develop and implement curriculum• Mentor, coach, and support the teachers in our program• Function as a master/lead teacher

Adult Education Teacher• Instruct multi-level learners in a classroom setting• Develop educational plans of action for each participant• Conduct student assessment and testing• Complete and submit student related forms (attendance, testing results, and progress reports)• Develop alternative learning strategies for lower level learners• Provide timely response to requests for information, service, and assistance• Maintain confidentiality• Teach, inspire, mentor, and empower others• Follow policies and procedures• Complete tasks correctly and on time• Monitor participants' needs in order to remediate educational deficiencies• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students• Maintain four classes at different sites in Allegany County, including one at Allegany County Detention Center• Maintain communication regarding students with local agencies including Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Social Services, and Cumberland Y.M.C.A.

Potomac State College

Upward Bound Program Teacher • Instructed students in high-school level math• Provided participants with academic advisement, tutorial and career assistance as needed• Attended staff meetings and maintained meticulous records of participant contact

Master'S Degree, Educational Administration And Supervision

Master'S Degree, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Activities and Societies: *Basketball Team *Volleyball Team *Work Study

High School Diploma, General