Ann M. Olsen
Summary
Early childhood education professional with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality preschool experiences. Expertise in designing and executing a curriculum that fosters physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for diverse learners. In-depth understanding of child development theories and effective classroom practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Aiken County School District
Aiken, SC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Adapted curriculum to create engaging, interactive online learning for kindergarten students.
- Used student data to guide instruction and targeted small-group learning.
- Built strong parent communication systems through newsletters, calls, and conferences.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily instruction.
Coordinator of Early Learning Programs & Director
Freeman Early Learning Center
Aiken, SC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led Baby’s First Teacher initiative with community partners including First Steps and Aiken Regional Medical Center.
- Served as liaison between the State Department of Education and district for early learning initiatives.
- Oversaw staff, curriculum, assessments, and compliance at Freeman Early Learning Center.
- Built partnerships and submitted state/federal reports to support early learning expansion.
Director
Aurora Co-op Preschool
Bainbridge, OH
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintained compliance with Ohio’s Step Up to Quality 5-Star standards.
- Served as liaison among staff, parents, and the executive board.
- Implemented staff training and program improvement aligned to Ohio Early Learning Standards.
Preschool Teacher (2’s, 3’s, 4’s, Pre-K)
Aurora Co-op Preschool
Bainbridge, OH
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Created play-based curriculum meeting all learning styles.
- Conducted student screenings and collaborated with parents to support developmental needs.
- Implemented varied instructional strategies to maximize student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
Oxford, NC05-1991
Skills
- Preschool licensing and compliance
- Quality rating systems
- Early learning standards
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning strategies
- Teaching Strategies and Gold
- Educator mentoring and training
- Family engagement
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
- Co-authored and edited the Early Head Start/Head Start Federal Grant, securing $3.4M in funding for Aiken County., 01/01/20
- Bridged Early Learning Standards with SC Kindergarten standards to improve PreK–K alignment.
- Developed and presented workshops on Social-Emotional Learning for parents and educators.
- Created and delivered graduate-level lessons and professional development on classroom assessment and early learning best practices.
- Designed and presented training modules for Head Start educators on aligning play with early learning standards.
Professional Development And Engagement
- Maintained professional growth and volunteer engagement during medical leave., 01/01/22 - 12/31/24
- Authored educational content and participated in webinars on Early Childhood Education.
- Volunteered in local schools providing educational support roles.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Aiken County School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
Coordinator of Early Learning Programs & Director
Freeman Early Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director
Aurora Co-op Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2017
Preschool Teacher (2’s, 3’s, 4’s, Pre-K)
Aurora Co-op Preschool
01.2007 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
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