Tamika Owens
Taylorsville,MS
Summary
As an accomplished Professional School Counselor with a proven track record of fostering students’ educational achievements and personal well-being, I am eager to transition into a leadership role while preserving meaningful connections with students, educators, staff, and the broader community. I am committed to valuing each individual, recognizing the importance of meeting students at their unique starting points to support their growth. My goal is to enhance opportunities for all students to thrive, with a particular emphasis on expanding educational access and equity for female and minority students. With 19 years of experience in education, beginning as a special education teacher, I deeply understand and prioritize the consistent support of faculty and staff as a dedicated and forward-thinking leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor (CTE Counselor)
Simpson County Technical Center
07.2024 - Current
- As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Counselor, I am dedicated to supporting the personal, social, academic, and career development needs of my students. I assist students in achieving their career and occupational goals through targeted guidance and resources. My responsibilities directly and indirectly foster students’ career and personal growth by facilitating opportunities to develop essential soft skills through collaborations and partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders.
- I actively collaborate with instructors, academic counselors, Student Services staff, and other professionals to ensure a seamless integration of academic, career, technical, and personal development resources. Additionally, I work closely with exceptional education teachers and academic counselors to maximize students’ academic achievement and holistic success.
Professional School Counselor
Laurel Middle School
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote social skills and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective strategies for at-risk students.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring student safety and well-being in emergencies.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, informing school-wide counseling initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies, advocating for student needs and promoting mental health awareness.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child''s academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Supported special education students by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized learning plans.
- Created a welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
Professional School Counselor
Collins High School
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented data-driven counseling practices, leading to more effective solutions for student issues.
- Created a welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
- Supported special education students by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized learning plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Streamlined communication between administration, teachers, parents, and students by developing an efficient referral system for counseling services.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff members related to mental health awareness and best practices in supporting student wellbeing.
- Promoted a culture of growth and learning by organizing career exploration events and workshops.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
Professional School Counselor
Laurel Upper Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote social skills and conflict resolution.
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote social skills and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective strategies for at-risk students.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring student safety and well-being in emergencies.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, informing school-wide counseling initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies, advocating for student needs and promoting mental health awareness.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child''s academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Supported special education students by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized learning plans.
- Created a welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
Professional School Counselor
Laurel High School
08.2009 - 07.2018
- Implemented data-driven counseling practices, leading to more effective solutions for student issues.
- Created a welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
- Supported special education students by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized learning plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Streamlined communication between administration, teachers, parents, and students by developing an efficient referral system for counseling services.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff members related to mental health awareness and best practices in supporting student wellbeing.
- Promoted a culture of growth and learning by organizing career exploration events and workshops.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
Special Education Teacher
Laurel High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Special Education teacher experience included working with students with learning disabilities, individualizing assignments to meet their individualized education plans and working with the general education teacher to meet the needs of these students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and minimize disruptions.
- Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Monitored and documented student performance, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that promoted social skills and emotional well-being among students.
- Advocated for necessary resources and services to enhance educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
Education
Doctoral Degree - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08.2019
Specialist Degree - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08.2016
Master's Degree - Secondary Education (Counseling)
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Education and Administration
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2001
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.1998
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Self-care strategies
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Special education support
- Bullying prevention
- Academic advising & support
- College preparation
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution & Mediation
- Student records management
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Career guidance & planning
Certification
- ADMINISTRATOR (Grades K – 12) Certification. State of MS
- GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (Grades K – 12) Certification. State of MS
- VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR (Grades K – 12) Certification. State of MS
- ENGLISH (Grades 7 – 12) Teaching Certification. State of MS
- HEALTH EDUCATION (Grades K – 12) Teaching Certification. State of MS
- MILD & MODERATE DISABILITIES (Grades K – 12) Teaching Certification. State of MS
Timeline
Professional School Counselor (CTE Counselor)
Simpson County Technical Center
07.2024 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Laurel Middle School
07.2022 - 06.2024
Professional School Counselor
Collins High School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Professional School Counselor
Laurel Upper Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Professional School Counselor
Laurel High School
08.2009 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Laurel High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
Specialist Degree - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
Master's Degree - Secondary Education (Counseling)
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Education and Administration
The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Jones County Junior College
Doctoral Degree - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
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