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Leigh Owens

Hemingway,SC

Summary

Determined School Counselor with 15 years of success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students

Dedicated Teacher offering 14 years of experience in mathematics classroom instruction on both the middle and high school levels. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

High School Counselor

Georgetown County School District
Georgetown, SC
07.2007 - Current
  • Scholarship Coordinator: Publicizing/promoting available scholarships, working with families to create applications for new scholarships, coordinating with scholarship presenters, students, and administrators to present annual Senior Awards Program for graduating classes of up to 250 students.
  • Foreign Exchange Program Coordinator: Work with foreign exchange agencies and host parents to schedule and support visiting students.
  • SSD Coordinator: Process SSD requests for SAT and ACT for students with accommodations.
  • Responsible for printing SAT/PSAT/ACT score results for permanent records.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
  • Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
  • Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
  • Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level by conducting annual Individual Graduation Plan Meetings with students/parents for caseload of up to 400 students.
  • Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
  • Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

Test Center Supervisor

Educational Testing Service Inc.
Georgetown, SC
2007.10 - Current
  • Coordinated with off-site staff to verify correct use of test procedures and confirm accurate reporting.
  • Coordinated National Test Site test administration , site organization and scheduling for up to 250 students.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of testing procedures and policies

Test Center Supervisor

ACT, Inc.
Georgetown, SC
10.2007 - Current

Same as above.

Middle School Math Teacher

Georgetown County School District
Hemingway, SC
08.2000 - 06.2007
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Mathematics.

High School Math Teacher

Marion County School Board
Gresham, SC
07.1999 - 06.2000
  • Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Mathematics.
  • Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
  • Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and South Carolina's core educational standards.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.

High School Math Teacher

Florence School District 3
Lake City, SC
08.1998 - 06.1999

Same as above.

High School Math Teacher

Georgetown County School District
Georgetown, SC
06.1993 - 06.1998

Same as above.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselor Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Conway, SC
08.1993

Skills

  • Test coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Mental Health Referrals
  • Career Planning Presentations
  • Progress Reporting
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Classroom management
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student records management
  • Student engagement
  • Testing and grading
  • Differentiated instruction

Certification

South Carolina Educator Certifications:

  • Elementary Education
  • Middle Level Mathematics
  • Secondary Mathematics
  • School Counselor (K-12)

Endorsements:

  • Read to Succeed
  • Gifted and Talented
  • AP Calculus

References

Craig Stone

Principal, Georgetown High School

CStone@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Kim Finley

Guidance Director, Georgetown High School

KFinley@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Alicia Johnson

Assistant Principal, Georgetown High School

AJohnson@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Dr. Pamela Vereen

Career Center Director, Georgetown High School

PVereen@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Timeline

Test Center Supervisor

Educational Testing Service Inc.
2007.10 - Current

Test Center Supervisor

ACT, Inc.
10.2007 - Current

High School Counselor

Georgetown County School District
07.2007 - Current

Middle School Math Teacher

Georgetown County School District
08.2000 - 06.2007

High School Math Teacher

Marion County School Board
07.1999 - 06.2000

High School Math Teacher

Florence School District 3
08.1998 - 06.1999

High School Math Teacher

Georgetown County School District
06.1993 - 06.1998

Master of Arts - Counselor Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina - Columbia

South Carolina Educator Certifications:

  • Middle Level Mathematics
  • Secondary Mathematics
  • School Counselor (K-12)


Endorsements:

  • Read to Succeed
  • Gifted and Talented
  • AP Calculus


Leigh Owens