Tonya Owens
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and creative with valuable experience in a classroom environment. Knowledge of professional development training and some project planning. Experience with developing and implementing curriculum covering a wide range of subjects. Strong organizational skills, resourceful, hardworking,with some experience in community outreach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Southwestern Christian School
Yuma, AZ
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Participated in staff meetings/trainings
- Participated in Steering Committee - revising handbook guidelines, planning dates/times for school events, providing possible solutions to issues that came up as the year progressed: August 2022 - August 2023
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in STEM workshop through Grand Canyon University - July 2023
- Civil Air Patrol: Aerospace Education Member - July 2023 - present
Preschool Captain
Volunteer
Yuma, AZ
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Assisted Preschool Director at Stone Ridge Church to prepare rooms and materials on weekly basis for weekend services.
- Found additional supplemental lessons and activities for holidays or special events.
- Checked kids in to services on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Filled in during Preschool Directors absence.
VBS Preschool Director
Volunteer
Yuma, AZ
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned large-scale preschool event at Stone Ridge Church
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility, with help of other directors.
- Operated daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Also director from February 2022 - June 2022
Teacher
Yuma School District One
Yuma, AZ
08.2004 - 06.2015
- Taught 5th, 4th, and 2nd grades
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Teaching: Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan04.2003
General Coursework
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI05.1999
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon, MI06.1997
Skills
- Current Arizona teaching certificate
- Current Fingerprint clearance
- Curriculum Planning/ Implementation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Special Events Support
- Event Planning
Timeline
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Southwestern Christian School
07.2022 - 11.2023
VBS Preschool Director
Volunteer
02.2021 - 06.2021
Preschool Captain
Volunteer
10.2015 - 07.2022
Teacher
Yuma School District One
08.2004 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Teaching: Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
General Coursework
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School
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