Heather Olding
Elementary Teacher
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Versatile Classroom Teacher with 19 years of experience working with elementary students and teaching all subject areas. Engaging and supportive educator employing instructional design, cutting-edge philosophies for information retention and relentless work ethic into daily lessons. Collaborative student success strategist with comprehensive understanding of community need and advocacy for individual support to enhance optimal performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
3rd - 5th Grade Elementary Teacher
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary
Lehigh Acres, United States
08.2012 - Current
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Heights Elementary School
Ft Myers, FL
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Customer Service Associate/Manager
Publix Supermarkets Stores
Lakeland , FL
04.1986 - 05.2001
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
Ft. Myers, Fl 08.1990 - 05.1993
Associate of Arts - Education
Edison Community College
Ft. Myers, Fl 08.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Student-centered learning
Elementary education
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Certification
K-6 Elementary Education, Florida
Timeline
3rd - 5th Grade Elementary Teacher
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary
08.2012 - Current
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Heights Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
08.1990 - 05.1993
Associate of Arts - Education
Edison Community College
08.1986 - 05.1990
Customer Service Associate/Manager
Publix Supermarkets Stores
04.1986 - 05.2001