Laura Owen
Merkel,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher and assistant principal offering 12 years of experience that is motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. A strong desire to bring a positive culture to the elementary school and its families with an emphasis on providing strong Tier 1 instruction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Merkel Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates
Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Ward Elementary School
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Created and managed IEPs through eSped to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
Upper Elementary Math Resource Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs through eSped to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Collaborated with numerous departments and 12 general education teachers to ensure success of special education students when being served in the general education setting
ESL/Dyslexia Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated all STAAR tests, 3rd through 5th grades
- Organized and administered LPAC Committee meetings
- TELPAS Administrator
- Dsylexia Interventionist: Experience with Dyslexia Intervention Program
4th Grade Math Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated instruction to diverse group of learners through Lonestar Math, Countdown to STAAR, and Motivation Math (Mentoring Minds) as well as Project Based Learning assignments and small group intervention
- Developed strong relationships with students, family members, and faculty to promote student growth and well-being
- Maintained positive classroom culture through high expectations and consistent, respectful redirection
Kindergarten Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with co-workers to create meaningful and well-designed lessons aligned with Kindergarten Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills using Journeys and Go Math curriculum
- Screened students using IStation Reading Assessments
- Created relationships with parents and students that fostered learning and growth of each child
- Maintained positive classroom culture through high expectations and consistent, respectful redirection
Headstart Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Followed and implemented federal guidelines to ensure the success and fidelity of the Headstart Program
- Conducted home visits twice a year to maintain positive relationships with both parents and students
- Organized and implemented a small group teaching environment to ensure that the needs of each individual student would be met
Headstart Teacher
Sweetwater ISD
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Implemented federal guidelines to ensure success and fidelity of the Sweetwater Headstart Program
- Conducted home visits twice a year to maintain supportive and encouraging relationships with parents and students
- Created a high energy, positive learning environment to inspire academic and social growth of all students
- Organized and implemented small group teaching environment to ensure that needs of each individual student would be met
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Behavioral Science - Education
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Brewer High School
Fort Worth, TX2006
Skills
- Merkel Middle School Assistant Principal
- Assistant Principal AISD Middle School Summer School
- STAAR testing coordination grades 3-5
- ESped: IEP development, progress reports, goals, etc
- TEKS Resource System implementation
- IStation and MAP implementation, assessments, and reports
- Disaggregating data from various reports in Eduphoria
- LPAC Coordinator and TELPAS Administrator
Certification
- Principal as an Instruction Leader (EC-12)
- EC-6 Generalist
- ESL Certification
- Special Education Certification (EC-12)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Merkel Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Ward Elementary School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Upper Elementary Math Resource Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
ESL/Dyslexia Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
4th Grade Math Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
Headstart Teacher
Merkel ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
Headstart Teacher
Sweetwater ISD
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Behavioral Science - Education
Hardin-Simmons University
High School Diploma - undefined
Brewer High School
- Principal as an Instruction Leader (EC-12)
- EC-6 Generalist
- ESL Certification
- Special Education Certification (EC-12)
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