Erick Owens
West Allis,WI
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Milwaukee Public Schools, adept in legal compliance and fostering community engagement. Excelled in enhancing school safety, improving staff performance, and boosting student achievement through innovative policy development and instructional leadership. Skilled in building consensus among diverse groups, ensuring educational excellence and compliance. Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator
Milwaukee Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Proposed and executed budget of $1M per school year.
- Oversaw students and monitored behavior during all campus activities.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Assistant Principal
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Elementary School Teacher
Harvest Preparatory School
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary School Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2000 - 06.2006
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI12.2000
Skills
- Human Resources
- Learning Standards
- Legal Compliance
- Fundraising
- Schedule Coordination
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Attendance monitoring
- Special Education
- School safety
- Facilities Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Teacher Training
- Parent Communication
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff Development
- Performance Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Codes of conduct
- Staff Evaluation
- Educational staff supervision
- School Administration
- Faculty Management
- Enrollment Management
- Community Engagement
- Transportation Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Records Management
- Community Relations
- Student achievement
Timeline
School Administrator
Milwaukee Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
Assistant Principal
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2010 - 09.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Harvest Preparatory School
08.2006 - 06.2009
Elementary School Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2000 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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