Elizabeth Bouwens
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic bilingual educator with proven expertise at Tucson Unified School District, enhancing language acquisition through innovative teaching strategies. National Board Certified and fluent in English and Spanish, I excel in differentiated instruction, adapting lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and cultural backgrounds. I foster social-emotional learning, empowering diverse students to thrive. I am committed to delivering impactful teaching and nurturing student growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.1994 - 05.2025
- Developed lesson plans incorporating bilingual instruction to enhance language acquisition.
- Practiced effective classroom management to create a safe environment for all students.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, improving their confidence in language skills and content.
- Taught and participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional strategies and techniques.
Teacher Trainer
Tucson Unified School District
05.2004 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented teacher training programs to enhance instructional strategies for Science.
- Analyzed feedback from participants to continuously improve training content and delivery methods.
- Facilitated workshops to promote best practices in classroom management and student engagement.
- Mentored educators on teaching methodologies.
- I did this in addition to my full-time teaching position. I would teach one to two workshops each year, modeling best practices first, and then analyzing those practices with my teacher-students to help them apply them to their own teaching.
NOYCE Fellow
NOYCE Grant
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Developed, designed, and implemented several Math workshops for elementary teachers.
- Worked with professors of Math Education and a small group of teachers to develop my skills as a Math Interventionist.
- Examined and reflected on my teaching via papers, projects, and recording myself while teaching.
- Completed trainings in Cognitive Coaching and Systems Thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CAMaster of Arts - Bilingual/ Bicultural Education - Spanish
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NYSkills
- English and Spanish fluency
- Multilingual education
- Arizona teaching certification
- National Board Certified Teacher
- Cultural awareness
- Social-emotional learning
- Teaching strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Immersion techniques
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Technology integration
Timeline
NOYCE Fellow
NOYCE Grant
01.2010 - 06.2016
Teacher Trainer
Tucson Unified School District
05.2004 - 06.2018
Bilingual Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.1994 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Master of Arts - Bilingual/ Bicultural Education - Spanish
Teachers College, Columbia University