Amy E.

Rowan
515 Williams Street
Cumberland, Maryland
301-268-5630
aegrant215@yahoo.com
Objective: to obtain a leadership position that requires the implementation of my leadership skills, enthusiasm for learning and
effectiveness for partnering with co-workers, parents and community members.
EXPERIENCE:
Garrett County Board of Education
40 South Second Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Special Education Teacher
July 2014- Present
Special Education Chair
Member of Leadership Team
Green School Coordinator
Advisor to Students against Destructive Decisions
Write, update and manage IEPs
Attend IEP meetings
Maintain monthly medical assistance forms for qualified students
Alter/modify assignment/tests
Technology curator
Create lesson plans to share in Google docs
Manage a classroom of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with emotional/behavioral issues which entails creating lesson plans in all 4 core
subjects of science, social studies, language arts and math for all 3 grades
Communicate weekly with parents via a weekly achievement report
Document RTIs daily (meticulous and thorough recordkeeping)
Conduct parent/teacher conferences
Create and complete two individual SLOs for each fiscal year
Work as a team member among all grade levels
Maintain grade book and attendance daily

Allegany County Adult Education

108 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Family Literacy Instructor
October 2011 to August 2014
Organized and created flyers for monthly literacy nights in subsidized housing units in the community
Organized crafts to be completed at the literacy nights
Maintained a parent contact list to communicate with participants
Maintained the family literacy intake forms for the Adult Education Program
Teamed with the YMCA Family Center and Judy Center to help organize family literacy events
Won the Family Center Partner of the Year award from the Maryland Family Network
Created lesson plans for teen moms regarding literacy
Organized family literacy event at the Country Club mall
Worked with YMCA Teen Moms to create a puppet show for their kids
Collaborated with the Allegany County Library System for literacy events

Instructional Specialist for Adult Education Program

October 2011 to August 2014
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
Provide accommodations to learners with special needs
Function as a master/lead teacher

Adult Education Teacher

March 2006 to August 2014
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
101 Fort Avenue, Keyser, WV 26726
Upward Bound Program Teacher
October 2010 to May 2011
Instruct students in high-school level math
Provide participants with academic advisement, tutorial and career assistance as needed
Attend staff meetings and maintained meticulous records of participant contact

Century 21 Potomac Real Estate

Realtor
Listed and sold properties
Maintained customer database
Held open houses
Created flyers and brochures

111 South George Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

April 2005 to January 2006

Department of Labor, Licensing,

& Regulation
Claims Adjustor
Determined eligibility of applicants
Conducted phone interviews with claimants and their employers
Resolved issues pertinent to claimant's case files
Utilized database for Maryland Automated Benefits

Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

October 2003 to August 2004

Maryland Cooperative Extension

1 Commerce Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502
Intern
August 2002 to December 2002
Assisted supervisor
Assisted in educating child care providers and diabetics
Organized physical activities for three local elementary schools and adult day care center
Riverside YMCA
Wellness Attendant/Personal Trainer
Taught youth strength training
Conducted new member orientations
Motivated members to meet fitness goals
Assisted wellness director

Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502

February 2000 to July 2005

EDUCATION:
Frostburg State University
Masters of Special Education Degree
Masters of Educational Leadership Degree

2013
2016

Maryland State Department of Education

Physical Education, Middle School Math & Special Ed. Certification
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science w/concentration in Health Promotion
Allegany College
Associate of Science
Physical Education
Frankfort High School
High School Diploma

2011
Frostburg, MD 21532
2002

Cumberland, MD 21502
2000
Short Gap, WV 26753
1998

SPECIAL SKILLS:

QUALITIES:

Google docs
Passed Praxis I: Special Education, Middle School Math, and Physical Education
Excellent at math and working with struggling learners
Creating informal assessments on technology websites

Hardworking, persistent, goal oriented, and determined