1. Kristina D. Cowan
welcow0521@gmail.com
Cell: 281-639-1694
Temple TX 76502
RelevantSkillsfor Teaching:
 Leadingseveral groupsof 4th
and 5th
grade studentsatRaye-AllenandGarciaElementary,aswell
as Fort Hood’sMuskogee AfterSchool Centerthroughan engaging, learner-centeredreading
and writingcurriculum. Promotedstudentteamworkand a sense of pride inaccomplishments.
 SubstitutingforPre-Kto8th
grade,includingspecialeducationandinclusionpopulations,asa
teacheror aide. Courseworkcompletedinmildlearningdifferencespriortothisexperience.
RelatedWork and Experience:
 Sylvan Learning Center (2012-2014)
Teachingchildren essentialreading,writing,andmathskillsatthe SylvanLearningCenterin
Killeen.Keepingtrackof studentprogressandprovidingincentivesforpositive learning
experiencesandmodel behaviors.
 Sunday School Volunteer,VistaCommunityChurch (2012-2014)
Helpingtoteachand inspire 3to 5 year oldchildren withfunandengaging Sundayschool
lessonsandactivities tohelpwiththeirspiritual andinterpersonaldevelopment. Assistingwith
childsafetyandheadcount whenclassisoutdoors. Steppinginforothervolunteers.
 Substitute Teacher, BeltonISD and KilleenISD (2012-2013)
Subbingforelementaryandmiddle schools, providedengagingactivities aswell ashomework
assistance forstudents.
 Teacher, Central Texas 4-C, Inc. (2011)
Workingwitha small groupof teachersto oversee infantandtoddlerpersonal developmentand
hygiene skills.Practicing family-style diningforbreakfast,snack,andlunch timestoteach
developmentallyappropriateetiquette andskills.
 Recreational Leader I, City ofTemple (2008-2010)
Lead a small art classin April ’09,“Young Picassos,”aswell asart classesforCampHorizon
(Kindergartenthrough6th
grade). Homeworksupportprovidedinafterschool Zone program.
Education
 Texas TeachersAlternative CertificationProgram (2010-2014)
EC-6 Generalist, Art7-12, Special Education(inprogress).
 Universityof Mary Hardin Baylor (2005-2010)
Bachelorof Fine ArtswithStudioEmphasis. (Some coursesincluded education, elementaryart)