RODDY BOWEN
Hot Springs
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish/English) educator and Certified Medical Interpreter with over 10 years of experience delivering differentiated, inclusive instruction to students with diverse special learning needs, including ADHD, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Authored Proyectos Educativos Integrales (PEIs), the Ecuadorian equivalent of US IEPs, with multi-party sign-off from parents and administration. Experienced across grades 6 through 12, with a proven track record of coaching educators, leading professional development, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Native Spanish speaker uniquely positioned to advocate for students, families, and special education teams in a mission-driven charter school environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Spanish Teacher
Exalt Academy (Formerly AMFRA)
Little Rock, AR
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver bilingual Spanish instruction across three course levels Spanish I, Spanish II, and Heritage Spanish, serving a diverse high school population that includes native, heritage, and second-language learners.
- Design culturally responsive, standards-aligned lesson plans that honor students' linguistic backgrounds while building academic language proficiency in Spanish.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the varied language acquisition levels of heritage speakers versus second-language learners, applying targeted strategies for each learner profile.
- Support English Language Learners and students with diverse learning and behavioral needs through intentional accommodation and inclusive instructional practices.
- Monitor student language development and progress data, adjusting instruction to ensure continuous growth across all three course levels.
- Courses Taught: Spanish I, Spanish II, Heritage Spanish
- Serve as on-site bilingual Spanish/English interpreter for students, families, and school staff, applying effective interpretation strategies to enhance client understanding and engagement.
Math & Spanish Teacher
Arkansas Military & First Responders Academy (AMFRA)
Little Rock, AR
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Taught Algebra, Geometry, and Spanish to high school students in a charter school environment serving military-connected and first responder families.
- Developed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that accommodated diverse learning profiles, including students with IEPs and behavioral plans.
- Fostered a positive, structured learning environment that promoted student participation, accountability, and academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using varied evaluation tools and adjusted instructional strategies to meet individual academic needs.
- Built strong relationships with students and Spanish-speaking families as the campus bilingual resource and communication bridge.
- Courses Taught: Algebra, Geometry, Spanish
Special Education-Inclusive Math Instructor
Centro Educativo Monte Betania
Guayaquil, Ecuador
04.2014 - 03.2022
- Provided direct instruction and individualized academic support to students with identified special learning needs including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and social-emotional and behavioral challenges, accumulating 8 years of hands-on experience supporting special populations across multiple grade levels.
- Authored and implemented Proyectos Educativos Integrales (PEIs), the Ecuadorian functional equivalent of US IEPs documenting each student's strengths, academic and behavioral challenges, personalized intervention strategies, psychological support recommendations, and measurable goals, with formal sign-off from parents and school administration.
- Developed individualized learning plans and differentiated instructional materials tailored to each student's disability profile, learning style, and academic goals, directly mirroring IEP-driven instructional practice.
- Applied targeted behavioral and emotional regulation strategies for students with mood dysregulation, anxiety, and social-emotional challenges, creating structured, predictable, and psychologically safe learning environments.
- Designed multi-modal, hands-on learning activities including manipulatives, visual aids, and real-life problem-solving to make math content accessible for students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.
- Monitored individual student progress through formative and summative assessment, adjusting instructional strategies in real time to ensure continuous academic and behavioral growth.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, administration, and families to communicate student progress, align on behavioral supports, and ensure consistent intervention across school and home.
- Grades 6 through 1ero de Bachillerato (US Equiv. Grades 6-10)
Bilingual Call Center Representative
American Call Centers
Guayaquil, Ecuador
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered bilingual (Spanish/English) customer service demonstrating cross-cultural communication, active listening, empathy, and de-escalation skills.
- Consistently exceeded service quality benchmarks through efficient issue resolution and strong interpersonal communication under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Science (Multimedia Systems)
Universidad De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador11-2018
Skills
- Bilingual Instruction (Spanish/English)
- Educator Coaching & Mentorship
- IEP/PEI Authoring & Implementation
- Professional Development Facilitation
- ADHD, ASD & Learning Disability Support
- Differentiated & Inclusive Instruction
- Medical Interpreting (Spanish/English)
- Social-Emotional & Behavioral Intervention
- Family & Community Engagement (Bilingual)
- Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Adjustment
Certification
- Medical Interpreter Certification - The Medical Interpreter Online (TMIO), Blue Horizon / Cross-Cultural Communications - 40 Hours - March 28, 2026 (Approved: 4.0 RID CEUs, 40 OCCI PDUs, 8 DSHS General Credits)
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification for K-12 Schools - September 2025
- Recognized as Teacher of the Month (September 2025) at Exalt Academy in acknowledgment of outstanding commitment to student success, bilingual instruction, and creating an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Languages
Spanish - Native / Bilingual
English - Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Bilingual Spanish Teacher
Exalt Academy (Formerly AMFRA)
07.2025 - Current
Math & Spanish Teacher
Arkansas Military & First Responders Academy (AMFRA)
08.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education-Inclusive Math Instructor
Centro Educativo Monte Betania
04.2014 - 03.2022
Bilingual Call Center Representative
American Call Centers
04.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education Science (Multimedia Systems)
Universidad De Guayaquil