Hi, I’m
Aimee E. Olivas
Assistant Professor of Psychology
El Paso,TX
Summary
Objective: Psychology Instructor bringing proven abilities in developing and implementing undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Gifted lecturer with strengths in promoting learning through hands-on, discussion-based and remote learning strategies.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
El Paso Community College
Assistant Professor of Psychology
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Mentored less successful students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
- Updated class and student records in Blackboard Ultra.
- Teach Human Sexuality, General Psychology, Lifespan Development, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Personality.
Eastwood High School
A.P Psychology Teacher
07.2018 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Mentored less successful students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Conferenced with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate the needs of students.
- Prepared students for the Advanced Placement College Board exam.
- Planned and implement daily lesson plans in Social Science content.
- Taught A.P. Psychology, A.P. Government and Regular Government.
Osbourn Park High School
A.P. Psychology and A.P. Government Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
Northern Virginia Community College - Manassas
Adjunct Psychology Professor
05.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Taught General Psychology
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Updated class and student records in Blackboard.
Thomson Reuters/NFC Global, 3
Government Analyst
02.2012 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Open Source/Public Database Expert
- Conducted analytical research on public record information to support the needs of customers.
- Cultivated relationships with industry leaders and within company to share tips and information.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office
Strategic Community Outreach Specialist
12.2010 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Created and edited written products such “talking points”, agendas, and speeches for use by WFO
- Executive staff members
- Designed and edited PowerPoint presentations for Executive staff and other personnel
- Researched, analyzed, planned, organized, coordinated/collaborated, and implemented initiatives to facilitate and institute programs that addressed prevention, intervention and awareness
- Developed and disseminated information to promote cooperation among community organizations.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligence Analyst
09.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
Dominion High School
Social Studies Teacher
06.2003 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans in Social Science content
- Prepared students for the Advanced Placement College Board exam
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate the needs of students
- Conferenced with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
Park View High School
Social Studies Teacher
08.1999 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Taught United States History and Social Science Electives
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans in Social Science content areas
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate the needs of students
- Prepared students with the skills necessary to successfully pass the State of Virginia’s Standards of
- Learning exam for accreditation
- Conferenced regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
Education
FBI AcademyQuantico, VA
Intelligence Analyst Training
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA
Master of Arts from Forensic Psychology
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Forensic Psychology & Threat Assessment
- 3.96 GPA
- Internship: Worked with the Secret Service at Senator Clinton's 2008 Presidential Campaign Headquarters to assess potential threats to the family's safety.
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts from History and Secondary, Russian Language and Social Sciences
University Overview
- Dean's List 1995-1999
- Russian Club: Member
Saratov UniversitySaratov Russia
Bachelor of Arts from Russian Language
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Saratov, Russia (Russian Language and Culture)
Skills
- Blackboard Ultra, Public databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
- Syllabus Development
- Class Instruction
- Student Mentoring
- Lecture Preparation
- Class Lecturing
- Records Management
- Assignment Preparation
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Additional Information
Author: Survival Time: A Handbook for Surviving a Violent Incident (Published in 2015), authored by Dr. Wayne Hill and Aimee Olivas
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Psychology
El Paso Community College
07.2023 - Current
A.P Psychology Teacher
Eastwood High School
07.2018 - 07.2023
A.P. Psychology and A.P. Government Teacher
Osbourn Park High School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Northern Virginia Community College - Manassas
05.2014 - 06.2018
Government Analyst
Thomson Reuters/NFC Global, 3
02.2012 - 06.2012
Strategic Community Outreach Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office
12.2010 - 02.2012
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2009 - 12.2010
Social Studies Teacher
Dominion High School
06.2003 - 10.2009
Social Studies Teacher
Park View High School
08.1999 - 06.2003
FBI Academy
Intelligence Analyst Training
Marymount University
Master of Arts from Forensic Psychology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts from History and Secondary, Russian Language and Social Sciences
Saratov University
Bachelor of Arts from Russian Language