Dulcinea Olson
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Dedicated education professional adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in learning strategies and integrated classroom technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Level Team Lead
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented innovative instructional approaches emphasizing critical thinking skills resulting in 15% improvement in student proficiency on state assessments.
- Increased meeting attendance and team participation by 40% on average over 2 years.
- Streamlined processes for grade-level coordination, resulting in improved efficiency and better resource allocation.
- Developed clear expectations for team members and maintained accountability through regular check-ins and progress reports.
- Led professional development workshops to support growth of fellow teachers, contributing to a more knowledgeable and skilled team.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and regular meetings.
- Monitored student performance data, identifying trends and areas for improvement in both teaching methods and curriculum content.
School Advisory Council (SAC) Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop school improvement plan.
- Strengthened internal controls through ongoing audits of discipline and assessment data.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Ensured transparency in governance practices by regularly reporting outcomes to stakeholders.
National Junior Honor Society Sponsor
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Increased membership retention by 50% over 3 years through effective communication and support initiatives.
- Strengthened society's reputation by fostering strong relationships with relevant organizations and institutions.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, ensuring financial stability for future growth.
- Organized successful events and workshops for development opportunities for members.
- Developed strategic plans to guide the society towards its vision and mission.
Secondary Teacher (English)
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Design and implement appropriate instruction of content assigned in accordant compliance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
- Create positive education climate for students to learn in atmosphere of respect and rapport.
- Create and deliver relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
- Utilize variety of teaching strategies and methodologies to reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet individual student needs.
- Continuously assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Manage behavior in the classroom by using effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate restorative practices.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding student progress and encourage stakeholder involvement.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Maintain and secure appropriate records, inquiries, and data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Staff Development
- Cultural Competency
- Community Partnerships
- School Improvements Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Professional Development Planning
Accomplishments
- Rated in top 20% of educators in Hillsborough County Public Schools based on job performance and test scores for 4 consecutive years.
- Improved student proficiency on statewide assessments 18% on average over 4 consecutive years.
- Improved schoolwide minority achievement on statewide assessments by 23% in 1 year.
- Managed team of 90 in the development of the school improvement plan for 3 consecutive years.
- Managed team of 15 in the development of a school-wide progressive discipline plan
- Resolved minority achievement deficit through implementing the school improvement plan.
Certification
- Florida Department of Education Educator Certificate - English Grades 6-12
- Florida Department of Education Educator Endorsement - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
Grade Level Team Lead
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
School Advisory Council (SAC) Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
National Junior Honor Society Sponsor
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Secondary Teacher (English)
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of South Florida
- Florida Department of Education Educator Certificate - English Grades 6-12
- Florida Department of Education Educator Endorsement - English for Speakers of Other Languages
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