Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

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
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
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, TX
12.2001

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Brenda Olson