Taiwo Owens seeks a full-time teaching position working with at-risk students. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Old Dominion University and experience mentoring children grades 3-5 through volunteer work. Owens held leadership roles such as president of the Monarch Men organization and director of programming for her university's Residence Hall Association, where she successfully planned events and managed budgets. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and desires to utilize her strong writing, comprehension, and analytical skills to help students in need.

1. Taiwo Owens
375 Booker Road Prospect VA, 23960 • 434-401-4888 • towen018@odu.edu
Profile Summary
Goal oriented individual driven by the desire to accept leadership positions and elicit leadership qualities in others.
Experience in leadership, coordinating programs, office administration, and mentoring at-risk children grades 3-5.
Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Word Press. Strong writing, comprehension, and analytical skills.
Excellent qualifications in public speaking and leadership. Sincere, patient, hardworking, and values community service.
Desires full time teaching opportunities with at-risk students.
Education
Old Dominion University• Norfolk, Virginia
May 2015•Bachelor of Arts• English: Literature, Creative Writing• Major GPA: 3.41/4.00
Minors• African American Studies, Secondary Education
Dean’s List• Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015
Southside Virginia Community College• Keysville, Virginia
May 2010•Associates of Science Degree in General Studies
Related Courses
Foundation and Assessment of Ed• Classroom Management• Student Diverse Learning Needs• PK-12 Instructional Tech.
Teaching of Composition Grades 6-12• Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development
Experience
Global Youth Village• Bedford, Virginia• May. 2013-Aug. 2013
International summer programfounded on universal valuescreated to equip teenagers with practical skillsto make a
difference locally and globally.
Prep Cook/Baker
 Actively participated in evening programs with international teenagers from over 20 countries.
 Effectively communicated with diverse staff that represented various cultures, religions, and beliefs to ensure a
positive learning environment.
 Independently and competently managed baked goods operations in food service department, serving over 150
people daily.
Residence Hall Association• Old Dominion University• Norfolk, Virginia• Apr.2013-Dec.2014
Student government, leadership program that promotes cultural, educational, and social activities for residents.
Director of Programming and Leadership/Treasurer
 Successfully coordinated “Spring Fest” program which resulted in an influx of 450+ participating students, delegated
assignments to 20+ volunteers, and managed a budget of $1,300.00.
 Developed and implemented “Destination Leadership” program to educate council members on effective leadership.
 Allocated a total budget of $10,000.00; advised RHA on all financial transactions.
Activities
Park Place Child Life Center• Norfolk, Virginia• Jan.2015-May.2015
Non-profit organization that offerseducational opportunities to the impoverished children of Park Place.
Volunteer
 Passionately mentored 3rd
-12th
grade youth, aided 3rd
-5th
graders with homework, effectively enforced behavioral
management policies as needed.
Monarch Men• Old Dominion University• Mar.2013-May. 2014
Pilot organization focused on developing programs to increase retention and wellness for ODUmale students.
President
 Enthusiastically led male-oriented organization that implemented programs to provide education on gender equality,
academic success,cultural male stereotypes,and communication dynamics between men and women.
Awards and Honors
 Diversity Institute Alumni Fall• 2013
 CIVIC Scholars Alumni Spring• 2014/Spring 2015