(765) 346-5024
Emily C. Owen  
 
eowen369@gmail.com 
  Nashville, TN

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education through Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, ​May 2011
Reading Concentration GPA: 3.92
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD online graduate courses through Learner’s Edge
Igniting Creativity, Comprehension, and Collaboration through Inquiry, ​August 2014
Successful Strategies in Literacy, ​August 2014

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Graduate coursework toward High Ability Education License, ​Summer 2010

ACHIEVEMENT
Evaluation Rating 2016—2017 Cycle using Charlotte Danielson’s framework: Distinguished

TEACHING COMPETENCIES
● Model and promote risk taking through the use of innovation and 21st Century Skills
○ Students fuel their passions through educational opportunities such as Genius Hour and Creativity Time.
● Global Communicator
○ Collaborated with Professional Learning Network (PLN) throughout Kaneland and Twitter to promote
collective efficacy
○ Created “Dojo Live” days during which we posted videos of real time learning so parents could
comment, ask questions, and get involved
● Foundational knowledge of Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and International
Society for Technology in Education Standards

WORK EXPERIENCE
John Trotwood Middle School, Nashville, TN 6th grade Social Studies teacher,​ August 2018- 2019
Developed personalized learning experiences to engage all levels of learners
Blackberry Creek Elementary School, Elburn, IL 4/5th grade STEM teacher, ​August 2012—2018
3 years departmentalized teaching, STEM focus 4/5th grade
NGSS and CCSS competent
Student-driven instruction, assessment, and structure

LEADERSHIP
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Talent Show Teacher Leader,​ Spring 2018
Worked with a parent and 5th grade students to host a talent show
Teachers Initiative Council Member​, August 2015—2018
Collaborated with peers across the district to review current initiatives
Technology Coach,​ August 2013—2017
Worked with peers to integrate technology and ISTE standards
Presented new uses for technology, apps, websites
Collaborated with other coaches to streamline devices and to encourage organic use of technology