Margaret A. Osborne
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Potter Junior High School
08.2022 - Current
- Teach Visual Art to students in grades 7 and 8.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Volunteer Coordinator; Guest Services Lead
KRASL Art Center
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
Lead Teacher
Benton Harbor Area Schools in partnership with Western Michigan University
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Mentored resident teachers in the Urban Teacher Residency Program through Western Michigan University.
- Conducted weekly observations and provided detailed feedback to resident teachers.
- Wrote detailed performance reviews and met regularly with mentees for progress monitoring.
Teacher
Fair Plain Middle School
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught Art (Hybrid model) to students in grades 6, 7, and 8
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
Cesar Chavez Junior High
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Taught Computer Art, Art 1 and Advanced Art to students in grades 7 and 8
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
Cardozo Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught Art, Computer Applications and Yearbook to students in grades 7 and 8.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
Central Catholic High School
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Taught Theology and History to students in grades 9-12.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
Chatom Union School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught Art and Music to students in grades K-8.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
St. Stanislaus School
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Taught Religion, Math, History and Art to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
St. Stanislaus School
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Taught Kindergarten - self-contained classroom.
- Created and developed project/theme based lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Manager
Artel Art Center
09.1998 - 01.2001
- Designed and implemented an after-school and evening Art Program for children and adults.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Teacher
St. Charles Borromeo
08.1991 - 06.1992
- Taught 3rd grade self-contained classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
St. Columban Parish School
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Taught 6th grade self-contained classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
M.S.A.D. #51
08.1986 - 06.1990
- Taught Art to students in grades Pre-K to 6th grade.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
B.F.A. -
01.1986
GPA: Graduated with honors
Master's - Education program
01.1991
Skills
- Social-emotional learning training
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Program development
- Verbal and written communication
- Community involvement
- Record keeping
- Public speaking
- Behavior management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Learning strategies
- Team building
- Learning style assessment
- Technology integration
- Performance assessments
- Conflict resolution
- Innovative lesson planning
- Creative lesson plan development
- Group and individual instruction
- Task prioritization
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- California teaching credential
- Student evaluations
- Elementary education
- Curriculum implementation
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Small group instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Positive role model and mentor
- Serving diverse communities
- Reporting and documentation
- Flexible and adaptive
Hobbies and Interests
- Working Artist; Mixed Media and Graphic Design
- Art History and Art Appreciation
- Health and wellness
Timeline
Teacher - Potter Junior High School
08.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher - Benton Harbor Area Schools in partnership with Western Michigan University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher - Fair Plain Middle School
07.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer Coordinator; Guest Services Lead - KRASL Art Center
09.2019 - 08.2022
Teacher - Cesar Chavez Junior High
07.2015 - 06.2020
Teacher - Cardozo Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher - Central Catholic High School
07.2008 - 06.2014
Teacher - Chatom Union School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
Teacher - St. Stanislaus School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Teacher - St. Stanislaus School
08.2001 - 06.2005
Manager - Artel Art Center
09.1998 - 01.2001
Teacher - St. Charles Borromeo
08.1991 - 06.1992
Teacher - St. Columban Parish School
08.1990 - 06.1991
Teacher - M.S.A.D. #51
08.1986 - 06.1990
University of Cincinnati - Master's, Education program
University of Dayton - B.F.A.,
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