- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Avid Reader
Denise Olsen
Coleridge,NE
Work Preference
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Site Supervisor
South Central Child Development
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to optimize resource allocation and enhance service delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
- Led team meetings to address challenges, share updates, and promote collaborative problem-solving.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure team preparedness in case of emergencies, prioritizing worker well-being.
Preschool Teacher
South Central Child Development
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged student exploration and curiosity.
- Collaborated with parents to track student progress and address developmental needs.
- Enhanced curriculum effectiveness through ongoing assessment of student performance and feedback.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to support interactive learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
Preschool Teacher
Winnebago Educare
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wayne State College
Wayne NE 01.1992 - 12.1995
Skills
- Team supervision
- Staff management
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Following instructions
Supply ordering
Dependable and hardworking
Hiring and onboarding
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Teaching Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Site Supervisor
South Central Child Development
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
South Central Child Development
08.2016 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Winnebago Educare
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wayne State College
01.1992 - 12.1995
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne State College