Brenda Olson
Summary
Friendly and energetic Pre-Kindergarten Teacher with 23 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Highland Park ISD
15300 Amarillo Blvd. East, Amarillo, TX
08.2008 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 39 children through entire school day.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Teacher
Plainview ISD
2417 Yonkers., Plainview, TX
01.2001 - 05.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX12.2001
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Classroom Organization
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Skills Development
- Elementary Education
Certification
Generalist (EC-4th grade) 08/01/19 - 07/31/25
English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-4th Grade) 08/01/19 - 07/31/25
Elementary Self Contained (Grades 1-8) 08/01/19 - 07/31/25
Elementary Reading (Grades 1-8)
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Highland Park ISD
08.2008 - Current
Teacher
Plainview ISD
01.2001 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Wayland Baptist University