Brenda Olson
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Highland Park ISD
2008.08 - 2024.05
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Secretary
Church Of The Nazarene
1998.08 - 2002.01
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX12.2001
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Student Needs Assessment
- Testing and Grading
- Classroom Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Critical Thinking
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Texas Teaching Credential
- Technology Integration
- Team building
- Creative problem-solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Highland Park ISD
2008.08 - 2024.05
Secretary
Church Of The Nazarene
1998.08 - 2002.01
Bachelor of Science - Education
Wayland Baptist University
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