Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies
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Mauriqua Owens
Social Studies Teacher
Dallas,TX
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Richardson Independent School District, Richardson, TX
Social Studies Teacher- African American Studies
2021.08 - Current (3 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter, and presentations.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Primarily worked independently in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of course.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Richardson Independent School District, Dallas, TX
SPED Paraprofessional
2019.08 - 2021.08 (2 years)
Job overview
- Maintain inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Plan and lead activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Report on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintain positive attitude and affirmatively communicate with each student.
YMCA, Chicago, IL
Volunteer Community Educator
2014.06 - 2018.03 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Taught African American Studies to 30+ participants in classroom setting.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to keep participants engaged and monitor group progress.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Education
DePaul University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts from African And Black Diaspora Studies
2008.09 - 2021.03 (12 years & 6 months)
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Skills
Curriculum development
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Texas teaching certification (7-12 Social Studies)
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Timeline
Texas teaching certification (7-12 Social Studies)
2021-09
Social Studies Teacher- African American Studies
Richardson Independent School District
2021.08 - Current (3 years & 1 month)
SPED Paraprofessional
Richardson Independent School District
2019.08 - 2021.08 (2 years)
Volunteer Community Educator
YMCA
2014.06 - 2018.03 (3 years & 9 months)
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts from African And Black Diaspora Studies
2008.09 - 2021.03 (12 years & 6 months)
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