ELIZABETH OWEN
Edgewood,WA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Puyallup School District
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Enhanced student achievement by designing diverse instructional content.
- Tailored instruction to meet varied learning needs for equal success opportunities.
- Monitored student progress, achieving 80% performance improvement and 93.4% attendance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align teaching strategies with organizational objectives.
- Cultivated a positive classroom atmosphere, promoting active student participation.
- Established clear behavior expectations, effectively managing classroom conduct.
Children’s Ministry Director
First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Enhanced program delivery by recruiting and mentoring volunteers effectively.
- Supervised and trained staff for religious education instructional excellence.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated impactful volunteer training programs to boost community involvement.
- Developed cohesive programming with ministry leaders to foster spiritual growth.
- Strengthened family relationships to encourage participation in church initiatives.
Team Leader
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2008 - 2013
- Achieved operational targets through effective team workflow management.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing targeted process improvements.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on policies and best practices.
- Mentored team members, promoting professional growth and skill development.
- Developed strategic plans aligning with organizational goals for overall success.
- Set performance expectations and monitored team progress, providing constructive feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
01-2004
Associate of Arts -
Cascadia College
01-2002
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Suite proficiency
- Compensation and benefits
- Recruitment and hiring
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding and orientation
- Performance appraisal
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee engagement
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Sigma Alpha Phi,National Society of Leadership and Success
- FME Little League, Board of Directors
Certification
SHRM-PC
SHRM-Total Rewards Specialty Credential
Washington State Teaching License
Timeline
Teacher
Puyallup School District
01.2021 - 01.2025
Children’s Ministry Director
First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
01.2016 - 01.2021
Team Leader
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2008 - 2013
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Associate of Arts -
Cascadia College