Kathleen Owens
Oceanside,NY
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- Led small group activities planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students were actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Applied effective classroom management strategies to ensure students are engaged and well-behaved during lessons, and determine appropriate disciplinary action when required.
- Followed the curriculum or lesson plans provided by the principal or absentee teacher and left notes pertaining to the day of the class.
- Report incidents regarding student behavior in and out of the classroom.
- Worked with students in grades Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Sewanhaka High School
08.2024 - Current
- Established clear expectations for behavior, attendance, academic performance, promoting accountability among players.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration by fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Led productive film review sessions to identify areas for improvement as well as reinforce strengths within the team dynamic.
- Conducted annual tryouts fairly and objectively while evaluating potential new team members based on skill, attitude, and commitment.
Assistant to the Camp Director
South Shore Camps
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of camper information, staff certifications, equipment inventory, and facility maintenance logs for seamless operation.
- Developed conflict resolution strategies for mediating disputes among both staff members and campers alike, creating a harmonious environment conducive to individual growth.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing diverse activity programs tailored to various age groups.
TED ED Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Organized an event where students created a TED Talk based of a specific passion of theirs to share with others.
- Established clear communication channels between students and parents to keep everyone informed.
- Ensured the club''s mission and values were reflected in its programming and communications.
Newspaper Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked with a group of young students grades 3-5 after school to create a schoolwide newspaper
- Led instructional lessons on writing, journalism, reporting, and editing their own writing pieces
- Used technology and various technological instruction pieces to have students upload, communicate, and create their writing pieces.
Head Teacher Leave Replacement
Riverside Elementary School
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students on core principles using meticulously crafted lesson plans that maximized knowledge retention.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Leave Replacement 2nd Grade Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Took over as head teacher for a second grade class from January to April 2023.
- Created lesson plans and applied effective classroom management strategies to ensure students were engaged and well behaved during lessons.
- Created an enthusiastic and safe classroom environment for students to feel accepted and were able to express themselves freely.
- Met with parents for conferences where we determine priorities and goals for students for the remainder of the year.
- Attended IEP and IST meetings, and helped create goals for their upcoming school year.
Waitress
Haviland Restaurant
12.2021 - Current
Computer Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
- Worked with a group of 27 students in grades K-2 after school to help students learn the importance of technology with learning and teach basic computer skills
- Kindergarten students became familiar with logging into computers and knowing how to navigate through educational websites
- Created various types of learning games, such as Kahoot, Jeopardy, and GimKit games for students to explore and learn.
- Teaching students the importance and responsibility of handing their chromebooks and how to find school appropriate websites for games and learning.
Head Coach for JV Girls Soccer
East Rockaway High School
09.2020 - Current
Teacher Assistant for FPBSD Summer Program
Floral Park Bellrose Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with a group of young students who were autistic and non-verbal and guided them with instructional and extracurricular activities
- Led small group activities planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students were actively engaged.
- Supported special needs students and worked in small groups helping with reading and math.
- Attended field trips and outside extra curricular activities with students and worked one on one with students.
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs incorporate technology and interests.
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, social skills and emotional tools.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and management, require building and goals for daily success, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students in and out of the classroom.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play, both involve technology and kinesthetic tools.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Teacher Assistant
South Side Middle School
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Pushed into all subjects and assisted in classrooms with 20-30 students.
- Led small group activities planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students were actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Supported special needs students and worked in small groups helping with reading and math.
- Assisted the teacher with keeping students organized and keeping materials organized for everyone.
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
Second Grade Remote Teacher
Marion Street School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed lesson plans that engaged students and helped them to understand and retain important information virtually.
- Developed all online materials for students and collected a list of resource links for students to access at any time.
- Provided instruction through live streaming using Webex and keeping students on a normal schedule throughout the day.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lessons and course content to facilitate and engage remote learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Education
Special Education 1-6
MOLLOY COLLEGE
Rockville Centre, NY05.2020
Childhood Education 1-6
CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE
Queens, NY12.2017
Associates in Arts - Early Childhood Education
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hempstead, NY05.2015
Skills
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Organization and Classroom Management
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Technology and Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Initial Certification in Elementary Education 1-6, Certified
- Initial Certification in Special Education 1-6, Pending
- Initial Certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Pending
Timeline
TED ED Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Head Teacher Leave Replacement
Riverside Elementary School
09.2024 - 11.2024
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Sewanhaka High School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant to the Camp Director
South Shore Camps
07.2024 - Current
Newspaper Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2025
Computer Club Leader
Riverside Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant for FPBSD Summer Program
Floral Park Bellrose Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023
Leave Replacement 2nd Grade Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Waitress
Haviland Restaurant
12.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
South Side Middle School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Head Coach for JV Girls Soccer
East Rockaway High School
09.2020 - Current
Second Grade Remote Teacher
Marion Street School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Childhood Education 1-6
CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE
Associates in Arts - Early Childhood Education
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Special Education 1-6
MOLLOY COLLEGE
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