Nora Owens
North Cook Intermediate Service Center
Brookfield,IL
13
years of professional experience
Innovative and caring professional with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Professional with strong background in student advocacy and conflict resolution, ready to drive meaningful change in at-risk communities. Skilled in counseling, resource coordination, and policy implementation to empower student success and well-being. Consistently focused on achieving results and fostering positive impact on student communities.
Work History
Student Advocate
1 Year 1 Month- Advocated for student needs, ensuring access to essential resources and support services.
- Facilitated communication between students, families, and school staff to promote educational success.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
4 Months- Facilitated classroom instruction across various subjects to support student learning and engagement.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment.
Student advocate
3 Years 6 Months- Acted as a liaison between families and school staff, promoting open communication regarding student progress and concerns.
- Developed and regularly reviewed goals and progress with students at risk of failure.
- Provided targeted support and mentored “at-risk” students, including those who are homeless, chronically absent, credit-deficient, or teen parents.
- Connected students with available resources in the school and community to reduce barriers to high school graduation.
Teacher
6 Years 10 Months- Cultivated positive classroom environment through clear expectations and open communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Created and adapted lesson plans for diverse student learning styles and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Skills
Resource allocation
Goal prioritization
Cultural competency
Networking and relationship building
Crisis intervention
Advocacy
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Timeline
Student Advocate
North Cook Intermediate Service Center
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
02.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Student advocate
West 40 Intermediate Service Center
08.2021 - 02.2025Read More
Teacher
Lindop School District 92
10.2013 - 08.2020Read More
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science from Education
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