PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUMMARY Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
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Aleta Taylor-Owens
Snellville,GA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Board Network
Non-Profit Founder & Executive Director
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors
- Strategically affect operational direction
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and accuracy prior to submission
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Dekalb County School System
Education Department Chair
08.2015 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Directed day-to-day operations of special education department,
- Supervised 26 teachers and paraprofessionals
- Delegated assignments, and evaluated performance
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school staff
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication
- Assessed quality of education and assistance offered to students
- Represented school's special education department at meetings and conferences
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs
- Evaluated programs, monitored implementation, compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures
- Managed budgets to support educational programs and curriculum
- Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules
- Delegated work to individual teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs
Dekalb County School System
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
08.2011 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies
- Applied instructional knowledge and methods to support learning objectives
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students
- Used various instructional techniques and technologies
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels
- Designed individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
Dekalb County School System
Substitute Teacher
10.2009 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets
- Maintained file compliance for class teacher
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education
- Reinforced core concepts of class teachers daily lesson plans
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes
- Reported daily performance to primary teacher
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline
- Managed lesson plans, student needs and recordkeeping for long term sub jobs
COMMUNITY SERVICE, Butterfly Ministries Empowerment Center
Volunteer and Community
04.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate up to 10 volunteers for outreach programs
- Correspond with community partners
- Delegate volunteer efforts
- Maintain social media presence
- Update and manage website
Education
Liberty University
Master of Science from Marriage and Family Therapy
05.2024
University Overview
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts from Public Relations
05.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Community Events
- Community Service Programs
- Program Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Teacher Education
- Educational Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
Volunteer and Community
COMMUNITY SERVICE, Butterfly Ministries Empowerment Center
04.2020 - Current
Non-Profit Founder & Executive Director
Collegiate Board Network
05.2016 - Current
Education Department Chair
Dekalb County School System
08.2015 - 05.2022
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County School System
08.2011 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Dekalb County School System
10.2009 - 05.2011
Liberty University
Master of Science from Marriage and Family Therapy
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts from Public Relations