Crystal Olszyk
Dallas,GA
Summary
Motivated Interventionist adept at planning and implementing individualized plans. Skilled in conducting assessments, maintaining documentation and producing required reports with efficiency and accuracy. Ready to take on new professional challenges. Enthusiastic, Hardworking, and organized bringing 18 years of experience in education. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist
Cobb County School District, Dowell Elementary
06.2020 - Current
- Taught phonics and phonemic awareness to individual and small groups.
- Supported classroom teachers by providing resources and guidance on differentiation techniques for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Served as liaison between school administrators, teachers, and families regarding intervention services and available resources.
- Participated in professional development in Science of Reading(Letrs) to remain current on best practices in educational interventions and instructional methods.
- Served as mentor and resource for new interventionists, sharing insights on successful strategies and fostering supportive professional community.
- Incorporated research-based instructional practices into daily lessons, ensuring effective teaching strategies were utilized.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District, Dowell Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2020
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Multitasking strength
- Scheduling
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Progress Tracking
- Team Collaboration
- Motivating students
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Certified Special Education P-12
- Certified Early Childhood Education K-5
Timeline
Interventionist
Cobb County School District, Dowell Elementary
06.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District, Dowell Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2020
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
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