Holly Bolen
Clinton Twp,MI
Summary
Collaborative and enthusiastic leader with 12 years teaching experience, including teacher of the year in 2017, eager to help teachers and educational staff discover worthwhile resources for curriculum development and lesson planning while increasing student's academic and emotional intelligence .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Supported first year teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Mentor new teachers with job responsibilities, district procedures, classroom management, lesson planning, activity organization, and curriculum development and implementation.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Adhered to standards established by institutional leadership, supporting unit objectives while infusing creativity into lessons.
- Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, provide an appropriate response to needed interventions, and keep accurate records and prepare detailed progress reports
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked closely with At-Risk students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Maintain culture of inclusiveness and support during learning sessions to foster a positive environment
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Effectively implemented best teaching practices and learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking procedures.
- Obtained grants and funding through various programs focused on enhancing and delivering fine arts education.
After-School Program Director
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2011 - 10.2022
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Collaborate and coordinate with students, staff, administration, and community members to optimize clubs goals
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Organized and led monthly meetings for multiple clubs.
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement
- Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations.
- Developed partnerships with related clubs and service organizations.
- Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations and policies.
- Managed club budget and tracked fee collection, financial documentation and funds allocation.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to demonstrate benefits and advantages of the clubs
Department Head
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to increase student achievement
- Developed bulletin boards and displays and used other marketing skills to promote Art programs
- Bring expectations of district goals to PLC meeting as a teacher leader
- Conducted department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring and training of new teachers within department
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in education.
- Collaborated with the Superintendent for Academic &
Student Services the progress of individual students, the effectiveness of lessons, trends in student data, and intervention strategies for struggling students.
District Art Show Coordinator
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Participated in meetings with department teachers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve integration of fundraising efforts.
- Increase community awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications and social media.
Education
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Graphic Design
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2007
Teacher Certification -
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI2011
MASTERS OF ARTS - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City2014
Skills
- Department Development
- Team Goals
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Methods
- Community Involvement
- Planning and Coordination
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
● Intensive 6-week course in 2023 on Social Justice for Educators with a commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice along lines of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.
● Completed 12 different PRO learning courses totaling 30 hours through The Art of Education University
● Attended Winter & Summer Art Ed Conferences 2021-2023
● Attended a 3 day Communication By Design (CBD) training program in 2017, to leverage the power of technology within the classroom
● College Board’s AP Studio Art Professional Development workshop every year from 2014-2017
Timeline
Department Head
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
District Art Show Coordinator
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2023
Teacher
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
After-School Program Director
Lake Shore Public Schools
08.2011 - 10.2022
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Graphic Design
Wayne State University
Teacher Certification -
Saginaw Valley State University
MASTERS OF ARTS - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
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