Taylor J. Obowa
New York Mills,MN
Summary
I am a dedicated and empathetic teacher with a background in special education and elementary education. I am currently pursuing a master's in secondary mathematics education. With over two years of experience as a paraprofessional and eight years of tutoring diverse learners, I am deeply committed to fostering academic growth, addressing developmental challenges, and creating inclusive learning environments. My ultimate goal is to secure a teaching position where I can utilize my skills to support student success and advance their educational journeys.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reception & Data Entry Specialist
Patriot Assistance Dogs
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Organized and managed digital and paper-based information systems
- Coordinated communication, post-management, and scheduling
- Conducted data analysis for quality control and retrieval
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, photocopying, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Assisted with developing data entry processes.
- Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
Reception & Administrative Assistant
RainSoft Water Treatment Company
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed clerical duties such as maintaining databases, answering inquiries, and managing schedules
- Facilitated communication across departments to ensure operational efficiency
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to handle all human resources documentation quickly.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
K-12, GED, & College Prep Tutor
Tutoring Your Way
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed and administered lesson plans for students with diverse needs
- Reviewed topics, assignments, and provided targeted academic support
- Communicated progress with parents and educators to align learning goals
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Freshwater Education District & Perham-Dent Public Schools
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Supported students with homework, projects, and academic preparation
- Addressed behavioral issues, modeled appropriate behavior, and ensured classroom engagement
- Monitored progress and collaborated with teachers, parents, and therapists
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with the established curriculum.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
College Mathematics Tutor
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Wadena)
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring for foundational mathematics courses
- Identified individual learning gaps and adjusted instructional strategies to meet student needs
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Self-prepared materials based on school math curriculum to increase student comprehension.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Fostered and maintained a trusting rapport with students to promote positive learning experiences.
- Created and shared math resources and materials to boost student comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K-12) & Elementary Education (K-6)
Western Governors University
Online05.2025
High School Diploma -
Perham-Dent High School
Perham, MN05.2016
Skills
- Student-centered instructional design
- Assessment and progress monitoring
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Digital tools for teaching and data analysis
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- IEP implementation
- Student support
Awards
- Excellence Award in Preclinical Experiences in Elementary and Special Education, Western Governors University, 11/24
- Excellence Award in Technologies for Secondary Learners with Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities, Western Governors University, 03/24
- Excellence Award in Collaborating with Partners for Student Success, Western Governors University, 12/22
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED- American Heart Association
- ParaPro Assessment Certification, Praxis-ETS
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- Association of American Educators
Timeline
Reception & Data Entry Specialist
Patriot Assistance Dogs
10.2023 - 09.2024
K-12, GED, & College Prep Tutor
Tutoring Your Way
01.2022 - 07.2023
Substitute Paraprofessional
Freshwater Education District & Perham-Dent Public Schools
11.2019 - 11.2021
Reception & Administrative Assistant
RainSoft Water Treatment Company
07.2019 - 04.2024
College Mathematics Tutor
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Wadena)
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED- American Heart Association
- ParaPro Assessment Certification, Praxis-ETS
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K-12) & Elementary Education (K-6)
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Perham-Dent High School
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