Nadia Owens
Temecula,CA
Summary
Dedicated and patient educator with experience at Knob Hill Elementary School and Paloma Elementary School, skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive relationships. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Committed to building community and encouraging autonomy, while implementing literacy strategies that support diverse learners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher for 1st Grade
Knob Hill Elementary School
San Marcos, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in school events and extracurricular activities to support school community.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Attended staff meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
- Taught diverse students in a group.
- Fostered community by conducting morning meetings.
Group Leader of Mobile Making After School Program
Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Ed.
Oceanside, CA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Thought of and executed quick solutions when students struggled or were off task.
- Lead my group of students in teaching them how to do an activity.
- Assisted students who needed help.
- Encouraged and motivated students who felt discouraged when they struggled.
- I assisted the STEM ambassador with setting up the activity.
- Collaborated with a STEM ambassador and undergraduate facilitator to teach the students.
- Encouraged autonomy by having the students do the activity themselves, rather than doing it for them, only helping them with some things that did not relate to the final product of the activity.
Facilitator of Mobile Making After School Program
Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Ed.
San Marcos, CA
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Tested students' periscopes to see if they made them correctly.
- Assisted students who needed help.
- Encouraged and motivated students who felt discouraged when they struggled.
- Encouraged autonomy by having the students do the activity themselves, rather than doing it for them.
Teacher Assistant for Transitional Kindergarden
Paloma Elementary School
San Marcos, California
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted small group instruction sessions under the direction of the teacher.
- Implemented behavior management systems according to school policy.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through rewards and recognition systems.
- Provided assistance to students with coursework, projects, and assignments.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Supervised recess periods and lunchtime activities.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Maintained discipline in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe learning environment.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Assisted the teacher with whatever she needed help with.
- I was patient in interacting with the students.
- Supervise students when they go to the classroom to use the bathroom during recess.
Teacher Assistant for Transitional Kindergarten
Paloma Elementary School
San Marcos, CA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted small group instruction sessions under the direction of the teacher.
- Implemented behavior management systems according to school policy.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through rewards and recognition systems.
- Provided assistance to students with coursework, projects, and assignments.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Supervised recess periods and lunchtime activities.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Maintained discipline in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe learning environment.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Assisted the teacher with whatever she needed help with.
- I was patient in interacting with the students.
- Supervise students when they go to the classroom to use the bathroom during recess.
- Assisted the teacher with doing demonstrations.
- Participated in whole-class activities to ensure that every student had a partner whenever students were absent, and there was an odd number of students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Temecula, CA06-2020
Skills
- Create engaging lesson plans
- Build community
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Literacy instruction
- Behavioral management
- Active listening
- Differentiated instruction
- Empathy and patience
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Relationship building
- Reliability
- Reading instruction
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Polynesian Dance
- Writing Stories
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.923)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher for 1st Grade
Knob Hill Elementary School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Group Leader of Mobile Making After School Program
Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Ed.
04.2024 - 05.2024
Facilitator of Mobile Making After School Program
Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Ed.
04.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher Assistant for Transitional Kindergarden
Paloma Elementary School
09.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher Assistant for Transitional Kindergarten
Paloma Elementary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Mt. San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
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