Hi, I’m
Carolyn Owens-Norton
Educational Leader
Bayside ,Wisconsin
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 20 plus year history of supporting academic administration functions, backed by significant project management and sales experience. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Exchange WiBrookfield, WI
Professional Development Facilitator
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Rocketship Public School
Asst. Principal, Learning and Behavior Specialist
10.2017 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Rising Leader Alumni- Instructional coaching, trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Asst. Principal- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Served as cultural and community leaders by building teacher capacity in culture, behavior, and parent engagement
- Engaged in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning
- AP of Special Ed., served as LEA for IEP meetings.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership, behavior modification and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
ADEC-Abu Dhabi Education Council
Asst. Principal- Head of Academics (English)
08.2011 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Partnered with principal (Director) to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Abu Dhabi Education Council
English Teacher/Coordinator
08.2011 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Prepared lesson plans targeting students' holdback. Instructional modeling of teachers and mentor/training of UAE University student teachers
- Communicated student progress and needs to program staff and managing conservator.
- Created English Club due to lack of Special Ed services. This club allowed for modified lesson planning and to give lesson accommodations to students with special needs.
- Attended and participated in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
- .Strategized and coordinated to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Valley View School District 365U
Teacher
12.2008 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Discovery Reading & Math; Reading 180
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teenprenuer Middle School
ELA and Sped Teacher
09.2006 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Cross Categorical/Resource Case Management, planning and delivering instruction that met needs of students with mild to moderate disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Knowledge Learning Corporation
Curriculum Specialist
09.2005 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Managed Accreditation Renewal Project, reviewing lesson plans to ensure standard aligned instruction and classroom observations, setting goals, designing and implementing processes, and planning curriculum
- Collaborated with director to enhance programs, increase enrollment, and facilitate tours
- (NAEYC) standards mastered, (National Association for Education of Young Children) organized staff development, instructional modeling, and parent meetings.
View Valley School District
Substitute Teaching
01.2000 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Long term multiple teaching assignments in Math/ELA while completing my Master’s in Education.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
North Ave. Plaza Realty
Real Estate Broker
01.1992 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Business, sales and marketing, project management, setting goals, negotiating deals, closing, auditing workflow to meet goals.
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
Education
St. Mary’s University, St. Paul Minnesota
Director of Special Education Certificate, St.
10.2023
St Mary’s University, St. PauL Minnesota
Administrator/Principal Certification
12.2022
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Learning And Behavior Specialist; LBS2
06.2007
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
MA Urban Education & Teaching from Leadership
01.2002
Concordia University, Mequon, WI.
BA from Business Management & Communication
05.1998
Skills
- Small Group Leadership
- Parent Consultation
- Goal Strategizing
- Program Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Course Development
- Assessment Administration
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Evidence-Based Assessment
Timeline
Professional Development Facilitator
Learning Exchange Wi
05.2023 - Current
Asst. Principal, Learning and Behavior Specialist
Rocketship Public School
10.2017 - 06.2023
English Teacher/Coordinator
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2011 - 06.2013
Asst. Principal- Head of Academics (English)
ADEC-Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2011 - 06.2015
Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
12.2008 - 06.2011
ELA and Sped Teacher
Teenprenuer Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2008
Curriculum Specialist
Knowledge Learning Corporation
09.2005 - 08.2006
Substitute Teaching
View Valley School District
01.2000 - 01.2004
Real Estate Broker
North Ave. Plaza Realty
01.1992 - 01.2000
St. Mary’s University
Director of Special Education Certificate, St.
St Mary’s University
Administrator/Principal Certification
Chicago State University
Learning And Behavior Specialist; LBS2
Chicago State University
MA Urban Education & Teaching from Leadership
Concordia University
BA from Business Management & Communication
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