Trenton Osborn
Warsaw,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator and mentor with dual backgrounds in teaching and counseling, bringing over eight years of experience in classroom instruction, behavior management, and staff development. Skilled in fostering positive school culture, mentoring new teachers, and collaborating with families and community partners. Recently completed a Master’s in Educational Administration and Supervision, with a proven commitment to visionary, instructional, and culturally responsive leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher (Mentor Teacher)
Whitko Community School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans using visual and audio media to engage diverse learners.
- Provided individualized interventions to support student growth within a positive learning environment.
- Developed and distributed instructional content aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.
- Fostered positive daily interactions to promote student engagement and classroom community.
- Kindergarten Teacher- Pierceton Elementary August 2021 – May 2023
- First Grade Teacher- Pierceton Elementary (Mentor Teacher) August 2023 – May 2024
High School and Junior High Head Cheerleading Coach
Whitko Community School Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Selected team members
- Created choreography
- Organized practices and games
- Ensured athlete safety
- Taught safe techniques and skills
Therapeutic Activity Coordinator
The Bowen Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Assessed patient needs
- Created curriculum for patient activities
- Led educational groups for patients
- Assisted in staff training
- Assisted the Social Services team by filling in for Social Workers when needed
- Provided patient support on the Bowen Inpatient Unit
- Utilized de-escalation skills
- Conducted crisis intervention
- Arranged and scheduled group sessions
DCS Services Manager
The Bowen Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
- DCS Local Liaison
- Coordinated client care
- Oversaw client mental health treatment
- Oversaw client substance use treatment
- Communicated with DCS regarding client services
Behavior Coach
The Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services, Inc., Kosciusko County
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervisor: Clairese Cherry
- School based at Lincoln Elementary and Pierceton Elementary
- Worked with children with mental health disorders
- Developed relationships with children and taught them coping strategies with their diagnosis
- Worked with the Department of Child Services
- Taught parents various parenting skills
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration and Supervision
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07-2025
Master of Arts - Teaching- Elementary Education
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Counseling, minor in Pedagogy
Grace College
Winona Lake, IN05-2017
Core 40 Diploma - undefined
North Putnam Sr. High School
Roachdale, IN06-2013
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning
- Technology integration
Certification
- Licensed K-6 Education Generalist- Indiana
- Licensed K-12 Administrator- Indiana
- CPR/First Aid- expires 05/2027
- CPI Certification- expires 9/10/26
- Bowen Leadership Development Certification
- Certified School Safety Specialist- PSID 9420-1222
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher (Mentor Teacher)
Whitko Community School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
High School and Junior High Head Cheerleading Coach
Whitko Community School Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2024
Therapeutic Activity Coordinator
The Bowen Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
DCS Services Manager
The Bowen Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
Behavior Coach
The Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services, Inc., Kosciusko County
05.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching- Elementary Education
University of Saint Francis
Bachelor of Science - Counseling, minor in Pedagogy
Grace College
Core 40 Diploma - undefined
North Putnam Sr. High School
Master of Arts - Education Administration and Supervision
Ball State University
AWARDS/LEADERSHIP:
Mentor Teacher – Grades K-3 (2023–2025): Supported professional growth of colleagues through classroom modeling, feedback, and data-driven instructional coaching., Internal Leadership Team- Pierceton Elementary (2023-2025), Vice President- Whitko Classroom Teacher’s Association (2024-present), Building Representative- Whitko Classroom Teacher’s Association (2021-2025)