April Owens
Marshall
Summary
I am a dynamic educator with a proven track record at Longview Independent School District, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Adept at differentiated instruction, I successfully enhanced student performance through innovative lesson planning and strong relationship building, ensuring all learners thrived in a supportive environment. I am very passionate about continuous improvement and community involvement.
I am a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
I demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I an eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills and I also brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Longview Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Marshall ISD
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools Of East Texas
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
- Scheduled volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to guidelines.
- Oversaw successful project completions while consistently meeting or exceeding both internal and client expectations in terms of quality, scope, budget, and timeline parameters.
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
- Accurately documented all onsite issue using [Software].
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders by establishing efficient channels for updates and feedback.
- Optimized project outcomes by diligently monitoring budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Enhanced community relations by organizing engagement events and addressing concerns related to project developments.
- Optimized resource allocation to meet project demands, utilizing detailed scheduling system.
- Coordinated post-project evaluations to capture learnings and improve future project management practices.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Wiley College
Marshall, TX05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Project-based learning
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Alternative learning methods
- Student records management
- Program development
- Literacy development
- Serving diverse communities
- Fundraising
- Youth mentorship
- Empathy and patience
- Team building
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Parental participation
- Family involvement
- Creative lesson planning
- Clear public speaking skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
Timeline
Teacher
Longview Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Marshall ISD
08.2020 - 07.2022
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools Of East Texas
08.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Wiley College