Resume

Education

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, 2015, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 1990, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Employment

Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas, VA August 2009 - June 2013

Core Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Grade Level Chair

Accelerated students' sight word recognition and reading skills resulting in a near 100% pass rate on the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening and reading level advances in the Developmental Reading Assessment of one to two years above grade level.
Designed curriculum, assessments, and vocabulary supports for use at the district level.
Increased student mastery of grade level standards in all core subject areas using self-created materials and assessments.
Mentored beginning teachers in classroom management, pedagogical techniques, and professional conduct.
Led the grade level teaching team in data analysis and improved instructional methods based on student performance on standardized tests.
Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of Special Education inclusion students and English Language Learners in the core subject areas.
Collaborated with specialists, colleagues, and administration in coordinating educational efforts for all students.

Apple Tree Pre-School and Academy, Manassas, VA August 2004 - June 2008

Teacher

Revitalized the first grade program by redesigning curriculum in all subject areas.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive literacy program including phonics instruction, fluency, writing, spelling, sight word recognition, and grammar.
Wrote and produced a yearly musical including songs, costumes, choreography, visual media, and script.
Led a yearly seminar on Kindergarten Readiness for parents of four-year old children.

Instructional Design Coursework Highlights

Instructional Design Experience

Designed and developed multiple training modules for beginning teachers including a module on managing reading group rotations in the elementary classroom setting.
Designed and developed training module for university instructors on web accessibility and the principles of universal design for learning (UDL).
Designed a cognitive flexibility hypertext model for parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Designed, developed, and implemented a sight word recognition program including a detailed Instructor’s Guide based on the behavioral model of learning and using Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction.
Designed, developed, and implemented a math facts memorization program resulting in increased automaticity in addition and subtraction fact recall for students.
Designed a prototype for an app to be used by senior citizens to stay connected with community services.
Designed a prototype for resource management system for the Advanced Surgical Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.

Project Management Experience

Wrote a Project Management Plan for the implementation of iPads on a 1:1 ratio in Arlington Public Schools.
Wrote, directed, and produced a Presidents' Day musical program including script, costumes, songs, choreography, and staging for over 150 total first and second grade students.

Instructional Design Volunteer Work

Designers for Learning, Pilot Program for Grace Centers of Hope (Volunteer position) January 2014-May 2014

Coordinating Designer

Led a team of student volunteers from across the nation in designing and developing a prototype for an instructional unit on history and writing using the revised GED curriculum standards.
Coordinated online communication between team members and project leaders.
Managed design updates and met deadlines for deliverables.

Technical Skills

Honors

Other Volunteer Work

Church Educational System June 2013 – June 2015

Seminary Teacher

Currently teaching religious education curriculum to high-school aged students on a daily basis by assessing student knowledge, planning effective instruction, and fostering positive classroom environment.

Licensure

Collegiate Professional License, Commonwealth of Virginia

Candice Bowes