1. K. Nicole Bowden
1513 Arusha Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
(C) (979) 587-1086
Education/Certification
Ed. D. Education Leadership, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, expected graduation December 2014
M.Ed. Education Leadership, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, May 2011
Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2008
BS Agricultural Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1998
Agricultural Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1997
Principal Certificate EC-12 Administration, Texas
Teacher Certificate 6-12 Vocational Agriculture Production, Texas
6-12 Vocational Agriculture Ornamental Horticulture, Texas
6-12 Vocational Agriculture Horticulture Related CVAE, Texas
6-12 Vocational Agriculture Horticulture Related VEH, Texas
6-12 Mathematics, Texas
6-12 English as a Second Language Supplemental, Texas
Administrative and Leadership Experience
Administrator Intern, Hutto High School, 2009-2011
· Sat as panelist during interviews for new teaching positions.
· Ensured campus and student safety by actively participating as an Administrator-On-Duty at
extra-curricular activities.
· Ensured student safety by actively participating as an Administrator-On-Duty on choir trip to
Florida with 25 students and parents.
· Developed, refined, and implemented new bell schedule in order to increase student access to
courses and minimizes budget constraints.
Campus TAKS Coordinator, Hearne Junior High School, 2007
· Participated in the development testing schedule for the campus.
· Communicated with faculty training and procedures.
· Supervised testing days.
· Ensured that state rules were observed and followed.
· Ensured that all student modifications were followed.
· Organized Campus TAKS material before, during and after testing.
Grade Level Leader, Hearne Junior High School, 2002-2007
· Acted as liaison between the teachers and administrators.
· Ensured lesson plans and/or copies were made for substitutes.
· Worked directly with principal to ensure relevant professional development was offered.
· Communicated with teachers, parents and students.
2. Campus Mathematics Chair, Hearne Junior High School, 2005-2007
· Ensured the Mathematics teachers on campus had all relevant materials and training.
· Worked with central office to ensure training of teachers.
· Worked with district mathematics coach to organize training.
District Advisory Committee, Hearne Junior High School, 2001-2007
· Assisted in the development of the district calendars.
· Assisted in the development of new curriculum.
Campus Advisory Committee, Hearne Junior High School, 2001-2007
· Assisted in the development of the district calendars.
· Assisted in the developments and updates of the campus improvement plan.
Teaching Experience
High School Teacher, Hutto High School,
Hutto, Texas, 2009 – Present
· Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest.
· Maintained a positive relationship with students and parents while holding students to a high
standard of acceptable class work.
· Evaluated and tracked student progress in class by using a combination of evaluations and student
work samples.
Subject Responsibilities:
· Algebra 2
· Geometry
· Algebra 1 Math Lab
· Tenth Grade and Exit Level Math TAKS Improvement
· Summer School Now Algebra 1 Co-teacher
· PAP Geometry
· Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
· Engineering Math
High School Teacher, Mumford High School,
Mumford, Texas, 2007 – 2009
· Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest.
· Developed a curriculum for Math Models.
· Maintained a positive relationship with students and parents while holding students to a high
standard of acceptable class work.
· Evaluated and tracked student progress in class by using a combination of evaluations and student
work samples.
· Took 14 students to the Regional B.E.S.T Robotics Competition.
· Took 14 students to the State B.E.S.T Robotics Competition.
Subject Responsibilities:
· Introduction to Agriculture
· Introduction to Horticulture
· BCIS
· Journalism
· Math Models
3. Junior High Math Teacher, Hearne Junior High School,
Hearne, Texas, 2001 – 2007
· Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest.
· Developed a curriculum, and subsequent computer lab, for students struggling with TAKS
testing.
· Maintained a positive relationship with students and parents while holding students to a high
standard of acceptable class work.
· Evaluated and tracked student progress in class by using a combination of evaluations and student
work samples.
Subject Responsibilities:
· Seventh grade Mathematics
· Mathematics TAKS improvement
High School Algebra Teacher, R. E. Lee High School
Baytown, Texas, 2000 – 2001
Subject Responsibilities
· Algebra I A/B
· FFA
Elementary Teacher, Renaissance Charter School
Irving, Texas, 1999 – 2000
Subject Responsibilities
· Sixth grade Mathematics
· 3-6 grade computers
Additional Training/Professional Development
- “ILD – Instructional Leadership Development”, Region Service Center – 2010
- “Differentiated Learning”, Campus, 2009 – 2010
- “Algebra 1 EOC”, Region Service Center, 2010
- “Gifted/Talented – Renewal”, Campus, 2004 – 2010
- “TAKS Coordinator Training”, Hearne, Texas 2007
- “Tools for Teaching”, Dr. Fred Jones, Austin, Texas, 2005
- “Gifted/Talented - Initial”, Campus, 2003
Professional Affiliations
Kappa Delta Pi, 2007 – present
Texas Classroom Teachers Association, 2001 – present
References
References will be included on the following page, if requested.
