Jane Bawden, MA
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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
M.A. Psychology, University of Houston, Clear Lake, TX. 2001
B.A. Elementary Education, Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX. 1976
CERTIFICATION
Texas Educator Certificate; Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8) Effective 05/17/1975
Expiration Date : Life; Emotionally Disturbed Grades (PK-12) Effective 05/17/1975
Expiration Date: Life
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Houston Community College, Houston , TX. 2008-present
VAST Math and Reading instructor;
Perceptual Motor Education, Inc., Houston, TX. 1986-present
Owner, Educational Therapist; Provide reading, language arts, mathematics, visual
perception and fine motor instruction to students with learning differences. Create
individualized instructional plan for each student and coordinate with parents and school
staff, as appropriate.
St.Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston, TX. 2005-2006
Elementary Art Instructor; Provide art education to lower and upper elementary students.
Create and implement individualized art lessons.
North Harris Montgomery Community College, Houston, TX. 1998-2001
Adult Education Instructor; Provide appropriate academic preparation for GED test, using
state approved materials. Target and instruct students with learning differences, with
intended goal of acquiring GED.
Alief Independent School District, Houston, TX. 1979- 1986
Special Education Instructor – Elementary; Instructor to emotionally disturbed children.
Prepare and implement IEP; maintain academic achievement for at-risk youth.
The Briarwood School, Houston, TX. 1975-1979
Special Education Instructor; Instructor to autistic and mentally handicapped students.
Academics and life skills were taught as appropriate to individual.
RESEARCH
Master’s Thesis: The Socioeconomic Position and Life Satisfaction of Lesbians in Midlife
December 2002
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
The Southwestern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. Presented Masters
Thesis; October 2002
Presented observations and knowledge gained from University of Houston, London trip to
staff at Liestman Elementary. April 1984
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Neuhaus Education Center; Reading Fluency; Learned to work with students who need to
improve the accuracy and rate of their reading. Taught the importance of fluency
in reading, the role of decodable text in developing fluency, and implemented a
system for planning lessons to increase accuracy and fluency. September 2002
Baylor College of Medicine; Texas Children’s Hospital; Learning Disorders – Birth to 5
Years Old; perspectives, identification and practices. March 25-26, 1994
Neuhaus Education Center; Scientific Spelling; Learned the reliable spelling
patterns of the English language, the major spelling rules, and a multisensory procedure
for permanently memorizing irregular words. October 1992
University of St. Thomas; Texas Education Agency; Advanced academic training titled
Recognizing Dyslexia: Utilizing Multisensory and Discovery Teaching Strategies Ungraded. December 1992
Neuhaus Education Center; Alphabetic Phonics; The class provided a comprehensive
approach to teaching literacy skills, such as phonological awareness, letter recognition,
decoding, comprehension, spelling, grammar, and written composition. This curriculum
was particularly effective with dyslexic or reading-disabled students. April 1986
University of Houston; Traveled to London to observe schools and staff members who
work with special needs children. The exchange of ideas and techniques was examined
and subsequently, presented in Houston. April 1984
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
PSI CHI Honor Society
International Dyslexia Association