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Emily Owen

Emily Owen

Educator
Modesto,CA

Summary

Certified and licensed in California and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Organized Instructor successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for children with special needs to flourish in academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.

Work History

Lead Customer Service Representative / Stylist

David's Bridal
Modesto, CA
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Cross-train and provide backup support for store management.
  • Calculate correct order totals, update accounts, and maintain detailed records for inventory management.
  • Process invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Participate in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
  • Offer technical support and troubleshoot issues to enhance store productivity.

Instructional Specialist

Modesto City School District
Modesto, CA
  • Instructed students Pre-K to 8th grade with moderate to severe disabilities adhering to federal and state guidelines.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Instructional Specialist

Ceres Unified School District
Ceres, CA
  • Provided individualized instruction for students in a middle school setting with moderate to severe emotional disturbances.
  • Collaborated with general education and support staff including mental health clinicians to provided opportunities for inclusivity for students.
  • Generated and implemented individualized education plans for students, maintained accurate up to- date student files, reported on students progress at benchmarks.
  • Supervised and provided instruction of Paraprofessionals.
  • Maintained daily communication with parents and or staff at group homes.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

Instructional Specialist

Stanislaus Union School District
Modesto, CA
  • Provided individualized instruction for students in grades 3-6 with moderate to severe disabilities.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.

Substitute Teacher

Modesto City School District
Modesto, CA
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Instructional Paraprofessional

Modesto City School District
Modesto, CA
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.

Instructional Paraprofessional and Childcare

Group Homes Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
Modesto, CA
  • Under the supervision of the classroom teacher or the house manager supervised students with moderate to severe emotional disturbances in a non public school setting or group home setting.
  • Participated in therapeutic crisis intervention strategies and techniques, physically restrained students to maintain safety of the student and others, participated in de escalation strategies and planning for future incidents.
  • Generated reports in a accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintained students records and files.
  • Instructed students with Boys Town Social Skills.

Education

Postgraduate Coursework - Early Childhood Special Education

National University, Stockton, CA

Postgraduate Coursework - Special Education

Chapman University, Modesto, CA
  • Coursework for Instructional Specialist Credential in Moderate to Severe Special Education.

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

Chapman University

Skills

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Disability Assessment Testing
  • Classroom Management
  • Operational Processes
  • Merchandise Orders and Exchanges
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Visual Displays and Presentations

Volunteer

  • Volunteered for the 2022 Point in Time Count of Unhoused Individuals in Stanislaus County.

Certification

  • Certified, Level || Instructional Specialist Credential moderate to severe, California Commission of Teaching Credentials

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