Jessica Olson

-Served as site lead for the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program; attended CLSD training throughout the year.

-Led as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and Academic Review Team (ART); facilitated professional learning, data analysis, and implementation of school-wide goals.

-Spearheaded PBIS/MTSS implementation through the creation of school-wide behavior systems, guides, and student recognition tools.

-Participated in district-level initiatives including the English Learner Design Team (ELDT), Math Task Force, and Library PLCs to promote equity and strengthen instructional practices.

-Frequently served as Teacher-in-Charge and Admin Designee, supporting school operations and staff coordination.

-Maintained compliance and organization of special education documentation through customized tracking tools and meeting systems.

-Communicated effectively with families through visually engaging flyers, school events, and leadership of Keolu’s most successful Book Fair.

Oak Valley Middle School

2023-2024 8th grade Language Arts teacher, 7th & 8th grade AVID elective teacher and AVID site coordinator

-Fostered collaboration amongst colleagues as 8th grade team leader at a 2024 California Distinguished School.

-Led the adoption of new ELA curriculum, enhancing learning outcomes district-wide.

-Coordinated AVID programs, supporting academic and personal growth of 7th & 8th graders.

-Championed varsity volleyball, fostering team spirit and leading to a successful season.

2022-2023 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher

-Earned the prestigious California Association of Teachers of English Fristrom Award, recognizing dedication to English education, innovative teaching methodologies, and impact on students' language skills and literary appreciation.

-Coordinated support services and advocated for multilingual students as interim English Language Learner Coordinator.

Connect Academy

2021-2022 7th and 8th grade Hybrid Language Arts teacher

-Spearheaded hybrid teaching strategies and partnered with CTE programs to enhance student interaction and outcomes.

-Led site as English Language Learner Coordinator, elevating language support services.

-Active member of County Office of Education Equity Committee, advancing educational fairness and inclusion.

-Completed specialized training in language acquisition and development to improve instructional quality (GLAD).

-Collaborated on district-wide curriculum updates, integrating contemporary social science studies.

Mesa Verde Middle School

2020-2021 6th grade Language Arts and Science teacher, 6th-8th grade ELD teacher

-Mentored students in ELD program, fostering language skills and academic confidence from grades 6-8.

-Contributed to equity in education as a member of the County Office of Education Equity Committee.

-Analyzed and adapted teaching methods to increase equity in education while participating in a Grading for Equity book study.

2019-2020 7th grade Humanities teacher

-Partnered with educators to implement district-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as a member of the District PBIS committee.