Heather A. Olivo
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a successful track record of collaborating with colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community. Adept at fostering strong relationships and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative educational programs that meet diverse student needs. Committed to continuous professional growth and staying up-to-date with the latest educational trends and best practices. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and preparing them for future success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
College and Career Counselor/ Dual Credit Coordinator
Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin
08.2021 - Current
- Performed various duties as college and career counselor for grades 8-12
- Reached 100% college acceptance and FAFSA completion each year
- Performed one-one planning and counseling meetings with 8-12th graders
- Matched students with careers and colleges based on interests and aptitudes
- Taught college readiness and SAT prep courses
- Provided emotional and educational support to students
- Guided all 12th graders through the college application and FAFSA application process
- Created the high school master schedule
- Coordinated all dual credit classes with Austin Community College
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendations for all 12th graders
- Collaborated with teachers and administration to develop, evaluate and revise school programs
- Helped students choose courses and select relevant courses
- Worked with college admissions and financial aid offices to verify student’s award letters and acceptances
- Evaluated new students’ credentials, interests and educational goals
English Department Chair- High School and Middle School
Harmony Science Academy
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Performed department chair duties for the middle and high school English department at HSA-Austin and HSA-North Austin
- Supervised between 6-20 teachers at a time
- Created a cohesive department, emphasizing cooperation and collaboration
- Facilitated department level biweekly meetings
- Attended weekly or biweekly department chair meetings to give feedback on departmental concerns and development
- Observed classes and provided feedback to teachers
- Assisted teachers with planning, parental communication, and instructional concerns
- Checked teachers’ lesson plans and reported any concerns to the assistant principal
- Analyzed testing data to assist teachers and interventionists with planning for remediation
Resident Leader
Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed various duties as a leader intern over the course of one school year
- Selected from a pool of teachers to be one of 35 Resident Leaders for all of Harmony Public Schools across Texas
- Substituted for campus Deans of Students
- Led committee to develop and plan to become a Character School
- Attended and participated in administrative team meetings
- Organized and implemented substitute matrix and daily substitute teacher assignments
- Participated in the campus discipline committee
- Conducted interviews for new hires independently and as part of a committee
- Conducted teacher observation cycles
- Conducted new teacher onboarding
- Participated in district level leadership training
- Completed Harmony Aspiring Leaders Academy
- Completed Jim Knight Coaching Cycle training
Middle/ High School English Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Develop and deliver engaging and student-centered units for 8, 9, 11, and 12th grade AP Literature classes
- Incorporated interesting thematic units including 'Othello', 'Secret Life of Bees', 'Wuthering Heights', 'The Giver', 'The Scarlet Letter' that promote student involvement, enhance writing skills, encourage creativity and provide a fun learning environment for all students
- Served as cluster department chair 2008-2017
- Acted as a mentor for a new teacher through the Region XIII teacher certification program, 2009-2010 and 2012-2013
- STEM coordinator and representative 2010-2012
- Observed and advised teachers on all Austin campuses and reported back to respective principals and superintendent
- Lead several professional development classes on the campus and cluster level
- Assessed testing data and assisted teachers and interventionists in remediation training
- 100% passing rate on TAKS in all classes taught each year
- Highest passing rate in district for AP Literature all years and higher than state average
- Taught 7th grade writing, 8th grade Language Arts, 9th grade pre-AP English, English 3, English 4, 12th grade AP Literature and Composition, and Creative Writing
- Led various extracurricular activities including UIL Middle School Spelling team, yearbook club, prom committee, and National Honor Society each year
- Organized, planned, and implemented the high school graduation ceremonies 2006-2015
- Planned the Scholastic book fair for middle and high school
- Provided after school and weekend tutorials for struggling students and SAT preparation
- Successfully provided positive and constructive classroom management strategies for a diverse group of students
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to improve students’ academic and behavioral success
- Performed the role of Accelerated Reading Coordinator for middle and high school classes
- Instrumental in the implementation and success of the school’s AP English program
Adjunct Composition Instructor
Plymouth State University
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Created and implemented engaging and relevant writing and reading assignments for college freshmen
- Implemented the three search research methods to encourage students to do original research on topics that were significant to them
- Led students in the writer's workshop each week on a number of different genre assignments including personal narrative, short fiction, poetry, and expository writing
- Students’ writing significantly improved due to guided practice and revision
- Several students submitted and were published in the school’s literary journal
- Designed and implemented an effective first year postsecondary writing class
- Maintained regular office hours to conference with students outside of the classroom to improve writing
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop best practices in the writing classroom
- Effectively maintained an interesting and interactive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and openness
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas-Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2020
Masters of Education - Secondary English
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12.1998
Skills
- Assessment interpretation
- Problem-solving skills
- Community collaboration
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Career exploration
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Career assessment
- Emotional support
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Documentation
- Student support
- Multicultural competence
- Differentiated instruction
- Confidentiality practices
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Individual counseling
- Group instruction
- Workforce development
- Community involvement
- Program management
- Student evaluations
- Internship placement
- Career development
- Mentoring programs
- Self-directed mindset
- Learning styles
- Career advising
- Retention strategies
- Student advising
- Application coordination
- One-on-one counseling
- Assessment administration
- Assessments
- Learning style assessment
- Resume writing
- Test proctoring
- Standardized testing
- Workforce readiness
- Interview coaching
- Workshops
- Alumni relations
- University admissions
- Employment opportunities
- Compliance expertise
- Financial aid advising
- Vocational planning
- Labor market research
- Clear public speaking skills
- Family involvement
- Effective listening
- Job counseling
- Educational counseling
- Parental participation
Certification
- Texas State Teaching Certificate- English 8-12
- ESL Supplemental Certificate
- Principal as Instructional Leader Certification-EC-12
Professional Development
- TASSP Training/Conference (Principal/Assistant Principal training)
- Jim Knight Coaching Cycle
- TLAC
- FAFSA/TAFSA Training (Uaspire)
- AP Central College and Career Training 2022-2024
- AP Literature and Composition Workshops
- Six Traits Writing
- Classroom Management
- CHAMPS
- Student Centered Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- 5E Instructional Model
- Folgers Shakespeare Out Loud
- TALA-Balanced Literacy
Timeline
College and Career Counselor/ Dual Credit Coordinator
Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin
08.2021 - Current
Resident Leader
Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville
08.2019 - 05.2021
English Department Chair- High School and Middle School
Harmony Science Academy
08.2010 - 08.2021
Middle/ High School English Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
08.2006 - 08.2010
Adjunct Composition Instructor
Plymouth State University
08.2003 - 05.2006
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas-Tyler
Masters of Education - Secondary English
Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of New Hampshire
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