DEBORAH E.

FOWLER
3823 SCOTTSVILLE ROAD, SCOTTSVILLE, NY 14546
585-414-5307

ms.dfowler83@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Long history of working with community and youth organizations

Highly motivated and interested in making a difference in the lives of children, youth and
young adults

EDUCATION
Masters in Education, Literacy Education- Present student
Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY
Bachelors of Science, Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities 1-6 G r a d u a t e 2 0 1 3
Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY

CERTIFICATIONS
Early Childhood Education (Grades Birth-2) - Initial Certificate
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) - Pending

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Project Based Learning Teacher/ Extended Learning Time Teacher 10/2013 present
Rochester Area Community Foundation (Quad A For Kids) 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY

Guide students in planning a sequence of youth-led projects

Develop goals and objectives to assess student results and participation
Evaluate projects and assist students in reflecting on the process; help students determine
the benefits and overall success of the project.
Oversee the entire project and culminating activities.
Facilitate hands on learning experiences
Model skills, allow for guided preparation and promote independent practice of skills

Substitute Teacher
5/2013 present
Rochester City School District
131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY

Under the general supervision of building principals, assistant principals and/or their
designees, and in as efficiently, safely and completely a manner possible, provide
continuity of quality instruction to RCSD students during the absence of the regular teacher.

Adhere to all RCSD policies and procedures to which regular teachers are subjected to.

Follow, as completely as possible, established routines and procedures of the school and
classroom to which assigned and establishes and attempts to achieve classroom goals and
objectives developed by the absent teacher.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining classroom discipline, not only while delivering
curriculum, but also during lunch and recess periods when needed. Informs the absent

teacher (via written communication) of classroom activities, i.e. work completed,

homework assigned, any problems which occurred and methods used to solve them.
Performs other related duties as assigned by school building administrators.
Paraprofessional
12/2009 6/2011
Rochester City School District
131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY

Assist the Lead Teacher with instructing and supervising children in classroom activities
Work with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills initially
introduced by the teacher
Assist the Lead Teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills
based on the special needs and abilities of each child
Assist with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes
Utilize appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline
Model positive behavior
Implement age appropriate activities
Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times

Community Living Instructor

5 / 2 0 0 3 - 11/2009
Lifetime Assistance Inc.
4 2 5 Paul Road, Rochester, NY

Provides supervision, training and direct assistance to individuals as outlined in their program
treatment plan
Promotes positive behaviors/interactions with all consumers
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Treatment Team
Provides oral and written communication on consumer and staff progress and interactions
Monitors/records/reports: behavioral data, unusual events, client incident occurrences,
and habilitation services provided
Assures compliance with all applicable program standards/guidelines
Provides support and training to parents of children with developmental disabilities
Empowers parents with developmental disabilities to care for their children in a safe and
healthy environment
Provides instruction for time and money management, socialization skills, meal planning,
household management, and various areas of independence

Youth Coordinator 1/1999 present

First Church of God 334 Clarissa Street, Rochester, NY
Planning
Function as an organizational liaison
Attend/facilitate group meetings
Implement/Facilitate funding raising events
Offer support to the youth via teaching sessions and classes (VBS, Sunday School)
Create/Implement programming and activities
Assist youth with homework/tutoring

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Rochester City School District

Enrico Fermi School #17
1/22/2013- 3/14/2013

Rochester City School District

Helen Barrett Montgomery School #50
3/18/2013- 5/09/2013

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