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Myra Owens

Chatsworth,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and several years of experience in many fields of education. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Values professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and team goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Supervisor

Dalton State College
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervises teacher candidates currently in field placements in Dalton, Whitfield, and Murray County Schools.
  • Develops observation schedules and meetings for teacher candidates, mentor teachers and Dalton State College staff.
  • Conducts various observations of teacher candidates during field placement.
  • Liaison between county schools and Dalton Sate College.

Gifted Program Teacher

Murray County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for the teaching and identification of gifted students in grades Kindergarten-6th
  • Duties include designing curriculum, talent development, testing, instruction, robotics and First Lego League coach.

Teacher

Murray County Schools
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Grade level lead teacher responsible for teaching 5th grade math and science

Gifted Program Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Lead teacher in the development and design of the new STEM program school C3 for the Dalton Public School System
  • Duties included overall school development, curriculum design, First Lego League coach and enrichment instruction for all gifted identified students in grades 1-5.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help develop the creation of a new STEM program.

Teacher

Newton County Schools
Covington, GA
1995 - 2008

Teacher Grade 3

Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.2000 - 08.2005
  • Gifted Science/Math Teacher, Grade 4

Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2000
  • Lead Science Teacher Grade 5

Teacher

Newton County Schools
Covington , GA
1995 - 1998

Grade 3 Teacher

Computer Sales/Instructor

Komputer Kids
Atlanta, GA
08.1994 - 08.1995

Sales of Komputer Kids program to local day care centers.

Receptionist Administrator

High House Law Firm
Deacatur, GA
06.1992 - 06.1994
  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Conducted deed searches at the Fulton County Corthouse.

Education

Master's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Tusculum College
Knoxville, TN
03.2021

Educational Specialist Degree - Early Childhood Education

Lincoln Memorial University
Cleveland, TN
05.2003

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
03.1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Schedule Determination
  • Public Relations
  • Communication Skills
  • Curriculum Design
  • Presentation Skills
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Scheduling Expertise
  • Site Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year
  • Lead developer and designer of C3 STEM school
  • Grade level lead
  • Teacher Mentor
  • Keep Chatsworth Murray Beautiful board member
  • Head coach First Lego League
  • STEM curriculum designer
  • Certified U.G.A. Torrance Test of Creativity administrator


Timeline

Site Supervisor

Dalton State College
08.2023 - Current

Gifted Program Teacher

Murray County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2023

Teacher

Murray County Schools
08.2013 - 08.2019

Gifted Program Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2010

Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.2000 - 08.2005

Teacher

Dalton Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2000

Teacher

Newton County Schools
1995 - 2008

Teacher

Newton County Schools
1995 - 1998

Computer Sales/Instructor

Komputer Kids
08.1994 - 08.1995

Receptionist Administrator

High House Law Firm
06.1992 - 06.1994

Master's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Tusculum College

Educational Specialist Degree - Early Childhood Education

Lincoln Memorial University

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

State University of West Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia College & State University
Myra Owens