Mikell Owens
Pilot Point,TX
Summary
Flexible Special Education Teacher specializes in Life Skills, Social and Emotional Academic Learning, and Writing Resource. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
I am searching to obtain a teaching position that allows me to encourage students emotionally, socially, and academically for individual success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpEd Teacher/Life Skills/Melissa MS
Melissa ISD
Melissa, TX
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Front Desk Specialist
Questcare Medical Clinic
Melissa, TX
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Greeted patients and visitors to answer questions or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
Front Desk Receptionist
Family Focused Care
Prosper, TX
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Collaborated with medical scientists to prepare reports, articles or conference presentations.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
SpEd Teacher/SLC/Caldwell Elem.
McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Promoted classes and facility amenities on social media.
- Performed body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance machines or skinfold calipers.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted program as needed.
- Offered clients educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure appropriate educational services for students with special needs.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Maintained records of student performance, attendance, and other relevant data in order to track progress and make informed decisions about future instruction.
- Organized field trips for special needs students according to safety guidelines.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Developed individualized education plans and monitored student progress in accordance with IEPs.
Kindergarten Teacher/Harlem Elem.
Columbia County Board Of Education
Harlem, GA
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dan Rogers Elem.
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
08.1993 - 05.1995
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
Education
Education
Texas Womans University
Denton, TX12-1991
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Organization
- IEP Planning
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Skills Instruction
- Transition Planning
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social Skills Development
- Student Records Management
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Certification
- SpEd Certification Grades 1-8
- Texas Teaching Certification Grades K-6
- Georgia Teaching Certification Grades K-8
Timeline
SpEd Teacher/Life Skills/Melissa MS
Melissa ISD
08.2018 - 06.2023
Front Desk Specialist
Questcare Medical Clinic
01.2015 - 05.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Family Focused Care
12.2012 - 12.2014
SpEd Teacher/SLC/Caldwell Elem.
McKinney ISD
07.2002 - 06.2004
Kindergarten Teacher/Harlem Elem.
Columbia County Board Of Education
06.2000 - 06.2002
Kindergarten Teacher/Dan Rogers Elem.
Dallas ISD
08.1993 - 05.1995
Education
Texas Womans University
- SpEd Certification Grades 1-8
- Texas Teaching Certification Grades K-6
- Georgia Teaching Certification Grades K-8
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