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JENNI OLGES

Humble

Summary

Knowledgeable leader and problem-solver with talents for motivation and team collaboration, delivering consistent results, and adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management and strategic planning. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Fine Arts

Humble ISD
07.2019 - Current
  • Provide instructional feedback and program support for elementary music teachers and secondary choir and orchestra directors
  • Assist Principals with recruiting and hiring qualified Fine Arts staff
  • Assist campus administrators with Fine Arts programs through teacher development, scheduling, and resource provision.
  • Provide training for new hires including curriculum and instructional expectations, classroom management, and Fine Arts policies and procedures
  • Improved Fine Arts asset management and tracking practices through Asset Management, CutTime, and inventory spreadsheets
  • Implemented Performing Arts Wheel program at four elementary campuses, including recruitment and hiring of staff, purchase and inventory of equipment, curriculum development, instructional support, and field trip scheduling
  • Created Fine Arts Teacher Incentive Allotment plan for all Fine Arts disciplines, including production of elementary music assessments, contracting MusicFirst for secondary assessments, and development of Humble ISD Fine Arts T-TESS Crosswalk
  • Developed and implemented First Year Orchestra and First Year Choir Festivals to prepare students for future participation in UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluations
  • Organize and manage music performances, equipment needs, and music support staff for the Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival
  • Currently working with Teaching and Learning to provide summer professional development workshops for Fine Arts staff
  • Member of Logistics Committee for Humble ISD Summer Professional Development Conference

Elementary Music Facilitator

Humble ISD
08.2012 - 06.2019
  • Led Elementary Music Curriculum Committee to develop kindergarten through fifth grade scope and sequence, yearly curriculum, interdisciplinary connections, statement of purpose and resource list
  • Led Elementary Music Instructional Materials Adoption Committee to select GamePlan instructional materials
  • Organized and managed k-12 musical performances for the Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival
  • Planned and provided Elementary Music professional development workshops

Elementary Music Specialist

Humble ISD
08.2008 - 06.2019
  • Provided high-quality TEKS based music education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade
  • Directed Oak Forest Honor Choir, including before school rehearsals and performances at Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival and community events
  • Directed Big Band Percussion Ensemble, including before school rehearsals, performances at Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival, TMEA Convention, and community events
  • Presented six grade-level performances each academic year

Preschool Teacher

Creative Learning Center
01.2003 - 06.2008
  • Create and implement curriculum for four-year old preschool class
  • Provide music and movement instruction to develop gross motor and social skills of preschool students
  • Plan and implement Chapel lessons for students age 2-5

Music Teacher

West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District #92
08.1993 - 01.1995
  • Provided elementary music instruction for grades kindergarten through five, band and choral instruction for grades six through eight
  • Provide physical education instruction for female students in grades six through eight

Education

Master of Education - Administration

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01-2021

Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental Music

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
01-1992

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Program management
  • Asset management
  • Instructional feedback
  • Staff recruitment
  • Event coordination
  • Teacher training
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff development
  • Strategic planning

Certification

  • Principal as Instructional Leader
  • T-TESS Appraiser
  • Music EC-12
  • Generalist, EC-4
  • ESL Supplemental, EC-12

Awards

  • TMEA Invited Ensemble, 2018
  • District Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2012
  • Campus Teacher of the Year, 2012

Affiliations

  • Texas Music Educators Association
  • Texas Fine Arts Administratros
  • Houston Area Music Administrators

Timeline

Assistant Director of Fine Arts

Humble ISD
07.2019 - Current

Elementary Music Facilitator

Humble ISD
08.2012 - 06.2019

Elementary Music Specialist

Humble ISD
08.2008 - 06.2019

Preschool Teacher

Creative Learning Center
01.2003 - 06.2008

Music Teacher

West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District #92
08.1993 - 01.1995

Master of Education - Administration

Lamar University

Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental Music

Indiana University, Bloomington

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