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Cynthia Olson

Big Lake,MN

Summary

Dynamic Education Support Specialist with a proven track record at Monticello School District, adept in reinforcing IEP goals and enhancing student independence. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and instructional technology, I excel in fostering a collaborative learning environment while maintaining confidentiality and supporting behavioral management. Committed to student success and effective problem-solving.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Support Specialist

Monticello School District
10.2016 - Current
  • Carrying out the IEP goals as designed by the teacher.
  • Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one to-one basis or in small groups.
  • Help students to strengthen their skills to become more independent.
  • Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management. Observe, record, and chart behaviors.
  • Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving.
  • Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student’s progress. Conducts informal assessments to measure students’ mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
  • Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district’s data privacy policy.
  • Completed 3rd party billing for qualified students within the classroom.

Bookkeeping

Faith Family Life Center
09.2015 - 09.2016

Made deposits, pay bills, purchasing, entries in Quick Books and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties.

  • Assisted with financial tasks such as billing and bookkeeping, supporting the overall stability and success of the practice.

Resource Center Manager

Living Word Christian Center
06.2008 - 10.2014
  • Supervised volunteers in Children's ministry classrooms during church services.
  • Assisted classroom teachers by providing needed supplies and ensuring a safe and enriching learning environment for the children.
  • Assisted and provided support to parents as needed.


Human Resources Manager

M & P Utilities
04.1999 - 04.2001
  • Performed all aspects of HR: hiring, benefits, orientation training, developed policies and procedures, maintained employee records with confidentiality
  • Assisted with payroll entry.



Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Heritage of Edina
10.1994 - 04.1999
  • Performed all HR and Payroll duties including interviewing, hiring, benefits, Employee Handbook, policies and procedures.
  • Entered payroll information through ADP Payroll Systems.

Education

Business Mnaagement

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05-1994

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Instructional technology
  • Hands-on project instruction
  • Experience in special education

Timeline

Education Support Specialist

Monticello School District
10.2016 - Current

Bookkeeping

Faith Family Life Center
09.2015 - 09.2016

Resource Center Manager

Living Word Christian Center
06.2008 - 10.2014

Human Resources Manager

M & P Utilities
04.1999 - 04.2001

Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Heritage of Edina
10.1994 - 04.1999

Business Mnaagement

St. Cloud State University
Cynthia Olson