Development School
Resume:
David A. Bowlin, Ed.D.
**** *********** ***, ****, **** 44011
Email: ***************@*****.***
Home: 440-***-****; Cell: 412-***-****
Professional Profile
o Accomplished, organized and resourceful leader with an outstanding track record in assuring excellence
in all phases of work.
o Seasoned in promoting a culture that encourages continuous professional learning; developing an
environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, and mentoring other leaders in the
creation and implementation of course development, facilitation, assessment and sustainability.
Education
Ed.D. Educational Administration ad Policy Studies, University of Pittsburgh December 2004
Dissertation: Cyberspace Off-Campus Student Rights; A Legal Frontier for School Administrators.
Area of Program Emphasis: leadership theory, curriculum development, program development and assessment, school
law, policy studies. Dissertation Chair: Dr. Charles Gorman.
MS.Ed. Administration, Duquesne University May 2000
Area of Program Emphasis: administrative theory, supervision, curriculum, instruction and assessment. Program
Advisor: Dr. W.L. Barber.
MS.Ed. Education: Biological Sciences, Duquesne University May 1993
Area of Program Emphasis: biological sciences, science instruction, science curriculum development. Program
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Manner.
B.S., Biological Sciences, Carlow College (now Carlow University) December 1986
Senior project advisor: Dr. William Urrichio
Professional Experience
Professional Experience- Academic Positions
The Center for Learning September 2011-present
Director of Content and Professional Development
• Responsible for the strategic direction and oversees the design, development and
implementation of rigorous, high-quality educational programs. Working with academic leaders,
directs the Center's "Learn, Teach, Collaborate" model to deliver sustainable, results-driven,
programs that translate to greater effectiveness and ultimately to greater skill acquisition.
Currently creating national college and university partnerships in order to gain course
accreditation.
Baldwin Wallace College August 2011-present
Adjunct Professor
• Division of Education; Graduate Leadership Program
Presently teach educational leadership courses related to school law and school finance,
working directly with education chair to develop and implement adult learning courses for
professional continuing education
Robert Morris University August 2010-present
Adjunct Professor
• School of Education; Secondary Education and Graduate Studies
Teach educational leadership courses related to school law, and critical issues affecting
education, part of online learning faculty for leadership and management courses.
VLN/ Blended Learning Research Consortium August 2009-September 2011
Director
Pittsburgh, PA, 2009 to 2011
• Responsible for the development, implementation and assessment of a variety of curricula
through the blended learning model of delivery. Directed teacher development in order to
deliver high-quality, engaging programs. Coordinated over 50+ programs across the state of
Pennsylvania and collected and analyzed assessment data for program improvement.
Elizabeth Forward School District July 1998-August 2009
Principal
• Full responsibility for the overall operation including instructional leadership, grant writing and
management, program management and implementation, staff selection and evaluation, school
finance and plant supervision. Administrator of a large operating budget and supervisor of over
100 professional and non-professional staff members. Enhancement of academic rigor
including the creation and implementation of mandatory courses. Creation of transformational
blueprint that included integrated classroom technology to enhance learning as well as an
intensive professional development program which included induction, creation of an academic
council, a mentor program, and extensive assessments.
West Jefferson Hills School District
Dean of Students August 1997-July 1998
• Primary responsibilities included management of the gifted education programs as well as
summer credit recovery programs.
Baldwin-Whitehall School District
Teacher July 1993-August 1997
• Taught courses in biology, developed curriculum course guides for multiple science courses and
completed administrative internship.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center September 1987-July 1993
Senior Pathologists’ Assistant
• Member of Anatomical Pathology department responsible for the day to day functions related to
patient diagnosis as well as the training of resident physicians. Responsible for the rotation of
resident physicians through the pathology lab and preparation of multiple diagnostic
conferences.
David A. Bowlin, Ed.D. 412-***-****
Director of Content and Professional Development ***************@*****.***
Awards, Publications and Presentations
• Presenter, Lake Erie College; Acceptable Use Policies, 2012
• Panel Expert for Higher Education; Regional Education Lab Mid-Atlantic: Using Student Data
to Support Instructional Decision Making. Institute of Education Sciences, September 2010
• Presenter, University of Pittsburgh, Sam Francis Law Symposium, Topic: First Amendment
Speech and the Internet
• Presenter, Tri-State Area Study Council
• Presenter, PASSP, Conference, Topic: Internet Speech Rights
• Finalist, Thanks to Teachers Award, 1996
• Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon University, 1996
Professional Affiliations
• University of Pittsburgh Advanced Leadership Academy
• Leadership Action Team Member, Allegheny Intermediate
• Member, NASSP 2000 - 2009
• Member, PAESSP 2000 – 2009
• Chairperson; Chapter 4 Subcommittee, District Strategic Plan, 2006
• Member, Restructuring Committee, 2006
• Data Manager; Classrooms of the Future, 2007
• Member, Portfolio Assessment Committee,, 1996
• Advisor, Department of Energy/Cray Research Foundation National Science Bowl, 1996
Baldwin Wallace College
Office of Academic Affairs
Over the past academic school year, I have been welcomed as a part-time faculty member for the School
Leadership Program within the Division of Education, closely working with Dr. Kaye and Dr. Hruby. It is
with great pleasure that now exists a wonderful opportunity to become a full-time member of the Baldwin
Wallace family as the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment for Academic Affairs. I am
sending you this letter as part of my formal application for the above position. After careful consideration
and reflection, I know that both my education and experiences have prepared me for such a challenging
position and that I am ready for this partnership, responsibility and upward movement.
Higher education, to me, is the cornerstone to a great society. I have long strived for a connection that
will truly make a difference in lives of many. My quest officially began at the secondary level where I
quickly rose to a variety of leadership roles. My goals always remain the same; build solid relationships
in order to empower and build capacity in people as they journey into excellence. Student engagement
and achievement has been my focus now for many years and I continue to look at the connection between
assessment, achievement and learning. In all of my leadership roles, program development and
assessment has been at the core. Taking a program and moving it to implementation is what I do best and
creating and overseeing the assessment of rigorous and relevant curriculum has always been that first step
towards deep learning. Over the past several years, I have spent a great deal of time in faculty
development as well looking at factors that impact that transition from secondary to higher education
classrooms. I have also focused on bringing high-quality online and blended programs to fruition in
response to today’s students and their needs. A new type of learning is on the horizon and understanding
that and the connection to college life requires a leader who is certainly in tune with change.
Baldwin Wallace College has a tremendous amount to offer students due to the visionary leadership of so
many people. Given an opportunity to learn and grow under this leadership is really what makes this
position so attractive. My experience at both Robert Morris University and Baldwin Wallace College has
prepared me well and exposed me to great people. I quickly discovered how leaders can make a
difference and impact both people and institutions. I know that the expectations are high for this position.
Terms like energetic, creative and vision are used to inspire. I want to focus on bringing those along with
others like results-driven, out-of-box thinker and visibility to Baldwin Wallace’s academic and student
life.
It appears that it is time for Baldwin Wallace College to take the next step in its evolution. I have spent
most of my academic career preparing for a position like this and I am certainly ready to be a part of a
transformation that will catapult this higher education institution into new frontiers. I would greatly
appreciate an opportunity to discuss my qualifications, vision and passion. Thank you.
Sincerely,
David A. Bowlin, Ed.D.
References
Tom Starmack, Ed.D
Assistant Professor
Bloomsburg University
Educational Studies and Secondary Education
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Joseph Hruby, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Baldwin Wallace College
Division of Education/Leadership
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Karen Kaye, Ph.D.
Professor-Chair
Baldwin Wallace College
Division of Education
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Donna Cellante, Ed.D.
Professor of Education
Robert Morris University
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