Deanna Fraser
Bowie
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Elementary School Teacher with over 10 years of success managing classrooms of 20–25 students in diverse, urban educational settings. Skilled in applying positive reinforcement strategies to promote student growth, engagement, and behavior. Dual-licensed in New Jersey and Maryland, with a B.A. in English and a Master’s degree in Teaching and Special Education.
Throughout my career, I have mentored novice teachers, modeling effective small group instruction, classroom management, and differentiated teaching techniques. In addition, I have successfully coordinated after-school reading and math programs serving over 170 students, reinforcing foundational skills in a supportive environment. Recognized as a highly effective educator, I am now seeking to extend my impact beyond the classroom by supporting educators in implementing evidence-based literacy practices and creative instructional strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Title 1 School
Prince George County Public School
08.2021 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques. (Professional Development Lead Teacher (2022-2023)
Early Childhood Teacher (Urban School District)
EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Develop schedule and remain routine.
- Implement IEP plans.
- Differentiate instruction for various student learning styles.
- Work with child study team and other professionals to develop IEP plans for individual students.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment
- Provide age appropriate supervision and discipline
- Plan and implement lesson plans
- Observe and communicate with students
- Address cultural or special needs
- Communicate with parent
Teacher Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Work with students one on one to address academic needs.
- Provide feedback on student progress.
- Identify areas in which child needs extra practice and help. Ex: Phonics, sounding out specific letters, identifying letters.
- Document student progress or regression.
- Guide students in understanding various strategies for specific skills.
Teacher's Assistant
East Orange Board of Education
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Supporting and reinforcing instruction
- Preparing materials
- Monitoring safety
- Assisting with self-care tasks
- Supporting social interactions
Education
Master - P-3/ Students with Disabilites
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2017
B.A. - English
Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Maintaining safety
- Classroom organization
- Behavioral modeling
- Time management
Certification
P-3 NJ Teacher, 01/01/14, Present
Additional Information
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills., In-depth knowledge of learning process and procedure., Possess good organization and presentation skills., Good motivator and ability to solve problems independently., Possess logical and critical thinking., Ability to develop and manage curriculum activities., Ability to present and deliver the learning process effectively.
Awards
Teacher of the Year
Assessments
- Early Childhood Development, Highly Proficient, 07/01/20
- Elementary School Classroom Management, Highly Proficient, 07/01/20
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Title 1 School
Prince George County Public School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
02.2016 - 06.2017
Early Childhood Teacher (Urban School District)
EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION
01.2014 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant
East Orange Board of Education
11.2012 - 12.2013
B.A. - English
Rutgers University New Brunswick
Master - P-3/ Students with Disabilites
Montclair State University
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