Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Community Honors
Timeline
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Shandra M. Owens

Vidalia,GA

Summary

Higher Level Education Specialist with 28 years of experience of Instructing, coaching, collaborative planning, organizing presentations, lecturing, and preparing reports through the use of technology, instruction of Health, Physical Education, and Social/Emotional Learning, Specifically Designed Instruction & Adaptive, General Education, Pre-K, as aligned with state and national standards, maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Possession of a level T6 Georgia Teacher Certification. Seeking to advance in my career in Leadership.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Instructor, Health/Physical Educator 9-12, Department Chair, School Governance Board, Prom Coordinator, Student Government Advisor, Kiwanis Key Club Advisor, TRIBE, Leadership Team, REP the V team, Social/Emotional Learning, Tribal Council, Paraprofessional

Vidalia City Schools
Vidalia, Georgia
08.2005 - Current
  • Aligned the curriculum with required state/national standards.
  • Develop lesson plans and class material; Combined instruction with demonstration to clearly communicate objectives to class.
  • Served on the Leadership team and Curriculum committee, COGNIA, AdvancED- School Accreditation Teams
  • Completed all Required training.
  • Attend Professional Learning Communities/Collaborative Team Meetings
  • Hosted "Parents-to-PE" Day
  • Serve as Head Coach for DANCE and Assistant Coach for Cheer- 16+ years
  • Head Coach for SOFTBALL and basketball all at the Middle Grades level and won back-to-back championships in basketball and region runner up for Softball
  • Georgia Athletic Coaches Association, Member
  • TRIBE, System
  • Teacher Recruitment and Retention Team, System

Physical Ed P-5; Special Ed.; Pre-K Teacher (Vidalia Site)

Toombs County Schools
Lyons, Georgia
08.1999 - 07.2002
  • Aligned the curriculum with required state/national standards.
  • Developed lesson plans and class material; Combined instruction with demonstration to clearly communicate objectives to class.
  • Planned and executed a school-wide thematic Field Day.
  • Hosted a "Parents-to-PE" day.
  • Generated Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Implemented large group and small group activities utilizing High Scope.

Cedarwood GNETS Teacher 9-12

First District RESA
Lyons, Georgia
08.1998 - 07.1999
  • Developed lesson plans and class material; Combined instruction/lectures with demonstration to clearly communicate objectives to class.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior and communication for emotionally, behaved, and disturbed students.

Paraprofessional

Vidalia City Schools
Vidalia
01.1997

Prison Instructor

Georgia Corrections of America
Alamo, GA
  • Instructed, Lectured adult all-male capacity classrooms using the General Education Diploma Curriculum.
  • Created/Implemented a new Wellness/Kinesiology Curriculum for the Education Department.

Swim Instructor, Coach, Day Camp Supervisor, Softball Coach

Vidalia Recreation Department
Vidalia, GA

Education

Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership

American International Theism University
Florida
01.2026

Education Specialist - Educational Instructional Leadership

Nova Southeastern University
Florida
12.2007

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Troy University
Alabama
12.2003

Bachelor of Science Education - Health/Physical Education, Elementary Education Add-On, English Minor

Brewton Parker College
Georgia
01.1997

Skills

  • Work ethics
  • Self motivation
  • Initiative
  • High energy
  • Inspiration
  • Comforting
  • Building confidence
  • Enthusiasm
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Listening skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of educational practices

References

  • Mrs. Gwen Warren, Vidalia City Schools, 912.293.3643
  • Mrs. Carol Rice, Friend, 912.293.1487
  • Dr. Garret Wilcox, Former Principal/Superintendent, 912.585.7886
  • Ms. Carol Hansley, Former VHS Counselor, 912.293.0020
  • Mrs. Marcy Hutcheson, Former Co-Worker, 478.290.9939

Community Honors

  • Toombs Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Events Committee
  • Vidalia Onion Festival 'Movie Under the Stars' Committee
  • Leadership Georgia Class of 2012 'Best Class Ever'
  • WTOC's Top Teacher 2012
  • Teacher of the Year Finalist 3 Consecutive Years (VHS)
  • United State of Women, Current Member
  • Keep Clean Vidalia, Committee
  • Vidalia Kiwanis Club
  • United Way 'Power of the Purse' Member 8 years, 'Dancing for the Stars' 3 years
  • Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Member
  • Children Keeping A Mission Organization, Director
  • Solomon Tabernacle Baptist Youth Director, 10 years, Oconee Zion Baptist, Sunday School Teacher, VBS Coordinator, Various Ministries
  • Vidalia-Toombs Public Library Board of Directors, Current
  • Collegiate Cheerleader/Captain, Intramural Softball and basketball
  • Children Keeping A Mission, Inc. Director

Timeline

Lead Instructor, Health/Physical Educator 9-12, Department Chair, School Governance Board, Prom Coordinator, Student Government Advisor, Kiwanis Key Club Advisor, TRIBE, Leadership Team, REP the V team, Social/Emotional Learning, Tribal Council, Paraprofessional

Vidalia City Schools
08.2005 - Current

Physical Ed P-5; Special Ed.; Pre-K Teacher (Vidalia Site)

Toombs County Schools
08.1999 - 07.2002

Cedarwood GNETS Teacher 9-12

First District RESA
08.1998 - 07.1999

Paraprofessional

Vidalia City Schools
01.1997

Prison Instructor

Georgia Corrections of America

Swim Instructor, Coach, Day Camp Supervisor, Softball Coach

Vidalia Recreation Department

Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership

American International Theism University

Education Specialist - Educational Instructional Leadership

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Troy University

Bachelor of Science Education - Health/Physical Education, Elementary Education Add-On, English Minor

Brewton Parker College
Shandra M. Owens