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Stephanie Owens

El Dorado,AR

Summary

Hardworking Educator passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Dedicated Education Coordinator strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

The Young Artist Studio
Eldorado, AR
07.2013 - Current
  • Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Develop community education programs and other activities designed to increase and improve awareness.
  • Collaborated with local schools, churches and organizations to present prevention education information.

Teacher

El Dorado School District
El Dorado, AR
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.

Community Coordinator

EXtreme Youth Programs
El Dorado, AR
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Supervised activities and events such as Health fairs and workshops to promote positive community relations.
  • Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks.
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Traveled to Union, Calhoun and Ouachita Counties to present prevention information to schools, churches and local organizations.

Career Advisor

North Texas Jobcorps
Mckinney, TX
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Provided career guidance and counseling to students regarding their academic, personal, and professional goals.
  • Conducted assessments such as interest inventories, aptitude tests, personality tests to assist clients in making informed decisions about their future.

Substitute Teacher

El Dorado School District
Eldorado, AR
01.1998 - 02.2000
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
07.2005

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
07.2003

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Public Presentation
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Team management
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Providing Community Referrals
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Student Motivation and Engagement

Timeline

Teacher

El Dorado School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

Community Coordinator

EXtreme Youth Programs
03.2017 - 08.2019

Director

The Young Artist Studio
07.2013 - Current

Career Advisor

North Texas Jobcorps
06.2010 - 08.2013

Substitute Teacher

El Dorado School District
01.1998 - 02.2000

Master of Arts - Teaching

Southern Arkansas University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

The University of Texas At Dallas

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Collin County Community College District
Stephanie Owens