Jessica Owens
Lillian,AL
Summary
Energetic ESE and elementary teacher, with 7 years experience, driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Seeking position in Special Education or as an elementary classroom teacher.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
3rd-4th Grade ESE Teacher
Hellen Caro Elementary School
Pensacola, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
2nd Grade Teacher
Saint Benedict Catholic School
Elberta, AL
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
- Coordinated school-wide events and activities for students and families
- Developed innovative cross-curricula lessons that fostered meaningful learning and enhanced student engagement
- Worked with BCBAs from High Hopes 4 Autism to meet needs of students with Autism and other special needs
Education
Working Towards M.Ed. - Elementary Education M.Ed.
University of North Alabama
Florence, ALTeacher Certification Program - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLBachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALHistory Major/Secondary Ed. Minor - Secondary Education
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Experienced in grant writing
- Parent-teacher relations
- Family Involvement
- Positive Interactions
- Google Classroom
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6 (AL & FL)
- ESE K-12 (FL)
- Reading Endorsement (FL)
Timeline
3rd-4th Grade ESE Teacher
Hellen Caro Elementary School
07.2020 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Saint Benedict Catholic School
08.2015 - 06.2020
Working Towards M.Ed. - Elementary Education M.Ed.
University of North Alabama
Teacher Certification Program - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Columbia Southern University
History Major/Secondary Ed. Minor - Secondary Education
Salem State University
- Elementary Education K-6 (AL & FL)
- ESE K-12 (FL)
- Reading Endorsement (FL)
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