Katharine Owens

(847) 508-6805 katharineleighowens@gmail.com

EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Arts in Education, GPA 3.89/4.00 Deans Award for Excellence (top 15 students in the School of Education) Phi Kappa Phi (oldest and largest collegiate honor society for academic excellence) James B. Angell Scholar (straight As for 2 or more consecutive semesters) University Honors (GPA over 3.5)

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255 Chiltern Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045

April 2012 2011 and 2012 March 2011 February 2012 every eligible semester

CERTIFICATION Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate Endorsements in mathematics and fine arts CPR, First Aid

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teacher | First Grade Classroom 2011-2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI Engaged students in explaining their thought processes by facilitating whole-class mathematics discussions based on Everyday Mathematics lessons Taught 6 guided reading groups focused on word decoding, comprehension, and word work using Fountas & Pinnell guidelines Planned and taught entire writing workshop unit using based on Lucy Calkins Authors as Mentors Revised Science Companion science lessons to engage students, create the opportunity to experience scientific phenomena, and then have students explain with evidence what they learned during the lesson Teaching Intern | Second and Third Grade Classrooms 2010-2011 Flossie B. Tonda Elementary School in Canton, MI Facilitated students in making observations and inferences about an image and small section of Social Studies Alive! text Modeled important reading strategies by leading interactive read-alouds with the whole class Differentiated instruction by conducting individual reading conferences focused on strategies from the CAF Menu Taught whole-class word study lessons adapted from Four Blocks method Circulated to help individual students during reading, writing, math, social studies, and science lessons Teaching Intern | Sixth and Seventh Grade Classrooms 2010-2011 Scarlet Middle School in Ann Arbor, MI Provided targeted instruction to a small group of students after formatively assessing their understanding of fractions Engaged a small group of students in making personal connections to chapters of Geography Alive! textbook to deepen their comprehension

WORK EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI Taught students using classroom teachers plans Designed lesson plans based on classroom teachers instructions Camp Counselor National Cello Institutes Advanced Program in Irvine, CA Supervised individual practice time for 14 cellists Tutored individuals and small groups of students in music theory Managed evening and weekend activities for students Camp Counselor Chicago Suzuki Institute in Wilmette, IL Developed and managed evening activities for 15 teen-aged campers Taught concert etiquette and managed behavior during concerts 2012

2011 summer

2010-2012 summers

Assistant to the Director 2003-2012 summers Chicago Suzuki Institute in Wilmette, IL Initiated and responded to correspondence with parents and faculty Composed and edited newsletters and other published materials Organized room and board for participants and their families using Microsoft Access database and Excel spreadsheets Entered registration forms into Microsoft Access database

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Section Leader University of Michigan Campus Symphony Orchestra Determined and taught bowings, articulations, and fingerings to cellists Sing Team Co-Chair University of Michigan Philanthropic Greek Life Competition Arranged and transcribed music with 4-part harmonies for 3 competitions Organized and directed small and large group rehearsals Accompanied rehearsals on piano Ritual Coordinator University of Michigans chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Taught new members the traditions of the sorority Organized and directed 7 initiation services ceremonies Accompanied musicians on piano during ceremonies Directed several rehearsals with officers involved in initiation ceremonies Risk Management Coordinator University of Michigans chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Taught chapters members necessary health and safety precautions Reviewed event planning records to ensure chapters safety standards were met 2008-2011

2009-2011

2010

2009