Edward Owens
North Augusta
Summary
Dynamic educator and technology leader with a proven track record at Aiken County Public School District and Episcopal Day School, excelling in curriculum development / delivery and teacher training. Skilled in server and network administration, with additional experience with a variety of open source and existing software. I foster collaboration and drive innovation, enhancing educational experiences and empowering staff through effective technology solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Aiken County Public School District
03.2013 - 08.2025
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- 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.
Director of Technology
Episcopal Day School
07.1998 - 03.2013
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration and networking efforts.
- Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
- Executed on senior leadership's long-term and mid-term [Type] technology development goals.
- Created internal product development roadmaps for technological solutions in education industry.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs, boosting staff proficiency in using new technologies effectively.
- Directed timely resolution of technical issues through efficient helpdesk management, minimizing downtime for endusers.
- Enhanced system performance by implementing cutting-edge technology solutions and optimizing software.
- Oversaw the development of user-friendly applications, improving employee engagement and satisfaction with technology tools.
- Developed strategic technology plans to align with company goals and drive business growth.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA06-1996
Skills
- Classroom / Virtual instruction
- Curriculum development / implementation
- Teacher training and development
- Network architecture / Administration
- Server implementation / Administration
- Code and Software development / Implementation (Fortran / C / Java)
- Database aDevelopment / Administrtion
- Excellent communication
- Fluent in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Designed and delivered both in-person and virtual curriculum for classroom and online use
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Office
Fortran / C / Python / Java
FileMaker Pro
Adobe Suite
Timeline
Teacher
Aiken County Public School District
03.2013 - 08.2025
Director of Technology
Episcopal Day School
07.1998 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Physics
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Augusta State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Augusta State University
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