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Daja Owens
Baltimore,MD
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Summary
To secure employment with a reputable company, where acquired skills and extensive educational studies background can be utilized to the maximum. An Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Professional Skills
Highly Proficient in Early Childhood Education, Teaching and Curriculum Development
Superb Behavioral Management
Extensive Customer Service and Clerical Experience
Proficient in Inventory Control and Management
Basic proficiency in Special Education
Superior Knowledge of Classroom management
Able to lead and work as a team
Solid Technical ability
Great organizational skill
Excellent Knowledge of special needs and Behavioral Protocols
Work History
The Y of MarylandBaltimore, MD
Enrichment Specialist
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Support in planning, leading and assisting in activities with groups of children during afterschool hours
- Care for and maintained environment conducive to learning and playing
- Maintain positive relationships with parents as well as school leadership
- Increased attendance by 20% recruiting students into YMCA program
- Developed and conducted instruction to promote opportunities for students
BCPSSBaltimore, Md
Covid Response Specialist II
01.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Support effective implementation of COVID Response and outreach by working across identified schools
- Provide technical, administrative and/or Instructional support by training school support staff on COVID response policies and procedures
- Ensure support equipment is accessible to schools and that cases are properly addressed
- Collaborate with school administration and health suite staff while reporting cases to program managers
- Travel to assigned CLN city schools daily to assist track inventory, COVID test result reporting, and outbreak protocol.
- Managed over 20 schools per week
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
BCPSSBaltimore, MD
Health & Safety Coordinator (Team Lead)
03.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Support school leaders in developing successful COVID 19 testing schedule, overseeing testing procedures, tracking COVID testing consent forms, rosters and statistics with school
- Manage receipts, distribution, sample collection, and mailing of various tests conducted weekly/biweekly
- Provide support to principals and school leadership in regard to students, parents, staff and school officials and COVID response amongst other duties assigned by principal.
Homewood ELCBaltimore, Md
Teacher Aide
05.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Assist teachers with daily activities that contribute to functioning of classroom
- Support infants and toddlers by reading, teaching, playing and monitoring during class time
- Prepared lunch and snack as well as cleaning and diapering of children.
- Managed over 12 children while supporting teachers
- Increased classroom attendance by 50%
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
KC Hair & BeautyBaltimore, Md
Head of Department
01.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Maintained daily functions of store
- Management, Training and supervision of Wig Department of store employees
- Ordered and Upkeep of wig Inventory
- Prepared and Styled wigs upon Customer request.
- Raised wig sales by 70%
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems
- Maximized team performance by hiring, training and disciplining staff to consistently exceed expectations
School Age, Hotspots Extended CareBaltimore, Md
Teacher
09.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Creation and facilitation of Lessons for students
- Aided teachers in responding and maintaining positive relationship with parents
- Prepared and managed snack for children.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Managed over 50 calls to parent per week
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, MD
Some College (No Degree) from Early Childhood Education
08.2014 - 01.2018
University Overview
- Member of OSA First Step Team at University
Western High SchoolBaltimore, MD
High School Diploma
08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Inventory Managementundefined
Certification
First Aid Certification
Availability
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Timeline
Covid Response Specialist II
BCPSS
01.2023 - 06.2023
Enrichment Specialist
The Y of Maryland
06.2021 - Current
Health & Safety Coordinator (Team Lead)
BCPSS
03.2021 - 01.2023
Teacher Aide
Homewood ELC
05.2019 - 07.2020
Head of Department
KC Hair & Beauty
01.2016 - 05.2019
Teacher
School Age, Hotspots Extended Care
09.2015 - 04.2016
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Some College (No Degree) from Early Childhood Education
08.2014 - 01.2018
Western High School
High School Diploma
08.2010 - 06.2014
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