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Brad Olson

Wichita,Kansas

Summary

I am a lifelong educator who seeks a meaningful job opportunity with young students in a traditional educational setting. I have worked in many capacities in education these include: special education teacher, coach, regular education teacher and school counselor.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Wichita Heartsprings
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

Wichita Usd 259
07.1989 - 08.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

- Current

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Friends Univerity-Wichita,KS
Wichita, KS
05-1988

Master of Science - Special Education

Southwestern
Winfield, KS
05.2021

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.1998

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student-centered learning

Timeline

Teacher

Wichita Heartsprings
07.2024 - Current

Teacher

Wichita Usd 259
07.1989 - 08.2023

- Current

Master of Science - Special Education

Southwestern

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Friends Univerity-Wichita,KS
Brad Olson