Yolina Owens
Educator, M.S., M.Ed
Bellmawr,NJ
Summary
Passionate Educator with 16 years of experience both in rural and urban settings. Actively pursuing a full-time, long-term opportunity in educational leadership or Instructional Support. Proven history of creating engaged reciprocal learning environments to support the diverse needs of our students while building supportive relationships with families and school community. Devoted, upbeat and forward-thinking educator with an learner-center mindset and pro-active decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate discussions on complex social issues, encouraging respectful dialogue and critical analysis.
- Teach and implement project-based learning of U.S. History, geography, civics, economics, and international culture while connecting historical concepts to current and real world experiences.
- Conduct and manage grade-level field trips to historical sites, deepening students' understanding of historical contexts through immersive experiences.
- Plan and deliver engaging 5th grade Social Studies instruction using SAVVAS myWorld Interactive curriculum and digital resources, fostering student interest and participation.
- Integrate technology into daily instruction and research providing independent inquiry based learning.
Middle School Teacher
Catholic Partnership Schools
08.2018 - 07.2025
- Created lesson plans that aligned with curriculum, state standards, and individual educational plans.
- Collaborated with families and educational team to review and implement accommodations and modifications for student Individualized Education Plans, enhancing support for diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution, critical thinking, communication, and social-emotional learning to foster a supportive classroom environment.
- STEM Program Coordinator; managing science inventory for 5 schools, research community initiatives such as coding for drone programming and robotics that expand student access to hands-on learning and career-based exploration.
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Lindenwold Public School
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in Powerschool database.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and establish student support networks, enhancing student engagement.
- Facilitated assessments and graded assignments, building comprehensive report cards to effectively communicate student performance.
Interim Director of School and Head Teacher
Kids Of Destiny Learning Center
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted classroom observations and provided actionable feedback to staff, supporting initiatives and enhancing instructional practices
- Engaged with parents, students, and faculty to provide constructive feedback and collaborate on instructional strategies.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered high-performing team rapport through mentorship, guidance, and professional growth opportunities.
- Responsible for payroll, lunch and school inventory
Elementary Co-Teacher
Early Central Childhood Center
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Coached 1st grade students in basic skills through guided reading and math tutoring, fostering foundational learning.
- Long-term Substitute 1st Grade Inclusion Classroom (attendance, performed DRA Assessments, led Fundations and Science Lessons)
- 504 1:1 Aide (Kindergarten)
- Completed K-6 Elementary Childhood Student Teaching (Grand Canyon University, graduated with honors, M.S Ed)
Education
Masters in Elementary Education K-6 - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Master of Science - Communication Information Management
Baypath College
Long Meadow, MA07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Marketing Minor
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC05.2004
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High School
East Hartford, CT05.2000
Skills
- Curriculum integration
- Social and Emotional Instruction
- Trauma Informed Facilitation
- Differentiated instruction
- Standards-aligned lesson planning
- Office and Program Management
- School scheduling
- Student discipline procedures
- Accreditation compliance
- School budgeting
- Instructional coaching
Accomplishments
- Connecticut 100 Woman of Color Recipient 2007
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Social Action Chair of The Year 2013
- Philadelphia TIMS CEU Professional Development credits
Certification
AMI Montessori Primary Age Graduate
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Catholic Partnership Schools
08.2018 - 07.2025
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Lindenwold Public School
07.2017 - 08.2018
Interim Director of School and Head Teacher
Kids Of Destiny Learning Center
12.2016 - 07.2017
Elementary Co-Teacher
Early Central Childhood Center
11.2011 - 12.2016
Masters in Elementary Education K-6 - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Communication Information Management
Baypath College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Marketing Minor
Johnson C Smith University
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High School