Elizabeth Owings
Vader,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable teacher with solid background in elementary education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms effectively and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Three Rivers Christian School ELC
04.2021 - Current
- Provide care for 15-20 preschool children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
North Lake Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with teaching staff and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Elementary Online Studies Coordinating Teacher | Infant Teacher
Grandma's Place ELC
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Supervised online studies of 18 kindergarten - third grade students. Organized learning schedules and online meetings. Assisted students with school work. Prepared and led activities. Communicated with families and staff.
- 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.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Paraeducator
ESD 112
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided support for students with special needs in kindergarten and first grade classrooms.
- Assisted other students and the classroom teacher as needed.
Paraeducator
Evergreen Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided reading, writing, and math instruction for kindergarten through fifth grade students who needed additional support. Conducted assessments and monitored student progress.
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
01.2005 - 02.2017
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Facilitated piano recitals bi-annually
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2025
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA05-2021
Skills
- Proficient in managing classroom dynamics
- Effective classroom management
- Knowledgeable in child development principles
- Positive reinforcement and behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Experience in special education and differentiated instruction
Certification
- Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate pending
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
North Lake Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Preschool Teacher
Three Rivers Christian School ELC
04.2021 - Current
Elementary Online Studies Coordinating Teacher | Infant Teacher
Grandma's Place ELC
02.2017 - 04.2021
Paraeducator
ESD 112
09.2009 - 06.2011
Paraeducator
Evergreen Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
01.2005 - 02.2017
Master of Arts Degree - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Northwest University
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