Tina Owens
Charleston,SC
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
River Oaks Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- August 2022-Present-Core Academic Support Classroom/Department Lead
- Case Manager/IEP
- Taught English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Social Emotional Lessons.
- Used AIMS web to progress monitored IEP goals.
- Used Ed Plan to develop IEP and ensure all paperwork is in compliance
- Department Lead for 4 teachers and 8 per professionals.
- Attended School Leadership Team and District Team meetings monthly.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Allegro Charter School of Music
08.2019 - 06.2021
- August 2019 to June 2021
- Case Manager for all individualized education plans (IEP’s) students within the sixth and eighth grade.
- Followed state and federal guidelines in writing and holding yearly IEP meetings with 100% compliance each year.
- Co-taught 6-8 grade Reading and Math in the General Education setting, collaborating on weekly lesson plans pulling small groups of students, teaching whole groups of students.
- Created and implemented unit plans for 7th grade reading resource classes intervention for students to grow in reading skills and make progress on current IEP goals.
- Collaboration support with teacher, staff and parents in the progress of student work, issue and concerns.
Special Education Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
08.2017 - 07.2019
- August 2017 to July 2019
- Resource English teacher of students with special needs. Developed lesson plans weekly and maintain a Google Classroom environment.
- Managed a caseload of 35-40 students based on the transition cycles within the school system.
- Scheduled all Individual Education Plan meetings with parents and other teachers or other required instructors.
- Developed and maintained Google documents such as slides, PowerPoint, spread sheets.
Special Education Teacher
Overhill’s High School
06.2012 - 07.2017
- June 2012 to July 2017
- Collaborated with high school students who had individual education plans.
- Wrote all required paperwork for the plans and held required meeting as required by state law
- Department Chair EC Department with 10 teachers
- Ensured that all the teacher was aware of the Special Education Law with modification and testing requirements.
Cross Categories Teacher-Special Education
R. Max Abbott Middle School
06.2008 - 06.2012
- June 2008 to June 2012
- English Language to Middle School for special education students.
- Developed individual education plans for students who needed specialized designed instructions.
- Managed a caseload of an average of 30 students per year.
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
01.2005 - 06.2008
- January 2005 to June 2008
- Taught K-3 grade levels in math, reading and other basic academic skills.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
01.2000 - 08.2001
- January 2000 to August 2001
- Worked with Family and Children's Medicaid certification.
- Analyzed the earning statements with requirements to receive medical insurance for the state of North Carolina.
- Used statewide systems such as DMV, Voter Registration systems to verify the information provided.
Education
Master's - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2014
Bachelor's - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC12.2000
Skills
- Microsoft
- Case Management
- Data analysis for IEP goals
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Individualized education plans
- Progress monitoring
- Lesson planning
- Co-teaching methodologies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team leadership skills
Certification
- North Carolina Teacher Certification K-12 & South Carolina Teacher Certification
- Special Education K-12
Military Service
Branch: USAF Veteran
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
River Oaks Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Allegro Charter School of Music
08.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
08.2017 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Overhill’s High School
06.2012 - 07.2017
Cross Categories Teacher-Special Education
R. Max Abbott Middle School
06.2008 - 06.2012
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
01.2005 - 06.2008
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
01.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor's - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Methodist University
Master's - Special Education
Liberty University