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Catherine Olander

Painted Post,NY

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented life science teacher with valuable experience in lesson planning for the engagement of students in an inquiry-based learning environment. Experience in online learning platforms, developing district level curriculum, and the implementation and facilitation of extracurricular programs and activities. Participant in district-wide leadership teams and in leadership roles within the teachers' union.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Addison Central School District
Addison, NY
09.2001 - Current
  • Develop and implement lessons that meet state standards and incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies to support both general education students and those with individualized education plans.
  • Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Incorporate engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Create and implement strategies to maintain student engagement and learning within a virtual classroom setting.
  • Extra-curricular activities and programs that included planning, facilitating, budgeting, fundraising, and organizing events.
  • Union leadership that included organizing events, meeting and negotiating with district leadership, and supporting membership.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Elmira City School District
Elmira, NY
09.2000 - 06.2001
  • Substitute teacher in both middle and elementary classrooms, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support students and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning.

Real Estate Department Assistant

Steuben Educators Federal Credit Union
Painted Post, NY
09.1995 - 08.2000
  • Interview of members for the application process for real estate loans.
  • Processing of loan files for review by loan officers.
  • Coordination with law offices, title insurance companies, insurance companies, and the county clerk's office.
  • Meeting with members for the closing process of their real estate loans.

Long-Term MIddle School Substitute Teacher

Campbell-Savona Central School District
Campbell, NY
04.2000 - 06.2000
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Potsdam College of SUNY
Potsdam, NY

Master of Science - Education

Elmira College
Elmira, NY
05-2000

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Creating a positive learning environment
  • Student engagement
  • Leadership
  • Detail oriented
  • Written and spoken communication
  • Organization in the classroom, fundraising, and event planning

Timeline

Teacher

Addison Central School District
09.2001 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Elmira City School District
09.2000 - 06.2001

Long-Term MIddle School Substitute Teacher

Campbell-Savona Central School District
04.2000 - 06.2000

Real Estate Department Assistant

Steuben Educators Federal Credit Union
09.1995 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Potsdam College of SUNY

Master of Science - Education

Elmira College