Owen Fink
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings, with a literacy-centered approach toward lesson planning . Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Substitute Teacher
Woodland Hills School District
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Managed various classroom environments while encouraging students to engage in their regular classroom routine.
- Collaborated with teachers to support ongoing lesson development and classroom activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Member
Acacia Fraternity
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Pledge Educator - guided incoming members through the new member process while maintaining their academic duties - 2022
- Community Service Chair - Helped organize our annual 5k event to raise money for cancer research and domestic abuse victims.
Student Teacher
Ohio University
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Taught both virtually and in-person classes to 7th-12th graders - 2021
- Completed Rural-Urban cultural program at Burroughs Elementary School, Columbus, OH - 2022
- Completed professional internship at Southern Local Highschool, teaching both regular and honors, 10th and 12th grade Language Arts Classes -2023
Swim Lesson Instructor and Coach
The Borough of Forest Hills
05.2015 - 08.2021
- Taught swim lessons to age groups 3-14, as well as some adult learners.
- Assistant Coach of the Forest Hills Swim Team for 2021 and Head Coach for 2022.
- Coached a team of over 100 swimmers, ages 4-18.
- Gained experience in schedule planning, team coordination, and regular contact with parents.
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - AYA Integrated Language Arts
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Literacy-centered teaching strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
2023 & 2024 recipient of the Acacia Fraternity Cambier/McCellon Scholarship Award, awarded to the fraternity member with the highest GPA over an academic year.
Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in the Area of English 7-12
Timeline
Full-Time Substitute Teacher
Woodland Hills School District
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Ohio University
09.2020 - 05.2023
Member
Acacia Fraternity
01.2020 - 05.2024
Swim Lesson Instructor and Coach
The Borough of Forest Hills
05.2015 - 08.2021
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Ohio University
Bachelor’s Degree - AYA Integrated Language Arts
Ohio University