CHIQIUTA M. OWENS

Dedicated and detail-oriented Paraprofessional and Security Professional with extensive experience supporting safe, organized, and productive learning environments. Skilled in student engagement, emergency response, and administrative support. Recognized for strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Seeking to contribute to a collaborative educational setting where safety, structure, and learning success are priorities.

Developed critical skills in high-security environment, focusing on maintaining safety and security standards. Expertise in risk assessment and emergency response, ensuring protection of people and property. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can be effectively utilized.

• Maintained 17 years of incident-free campus safety with zero major security breaches.
• Reduced student altercations or behavioral incidents through consistent patrol presence and proactive intervention.
• Successfully implemented new safety protocols that lowered campus disruptions.
• Responded to emergency calls (medical, behavioral, safety) with quick, calm, and effective action.
• Led emergency drills (fire, lockdown, evacuation) resulting in improved response times across the school.
• Assisted in real emergency situations such as medical incidents, threats, or severe weather responses.
• Built trusted relationships with students, earning a reputation as a positive, reliable mentor and protector.
• De-escalated conflicts peacefully, preventing altercations and suspensions.
• Served as a role model promoting respect, accountability, and school pride.

• Paraprofessional License – Illinois State Board of Education
• Security Certification
• Safe Schools Safety & Compliance Training
• ISBE Professional Development Credit Hours
• Award for Campus Hero