Juan Olivo
Woodville,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Geography Teacher
Woodville ISD
06.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Mentored students on personal growth goals and provided guidance in developing critical thinking abilities.
- Planned and organized hands-on activities to encourage active student participation, involvement and team work.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex geographical concepts by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Fostered a love of learning through engaging storytelling techniques that brought geographical topics to life for students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Served as an advisor for the school''s geography club, promoting engagement in extracurricular activities related to the subject matter.
Professor of Kinesiology
University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Established industry connections for students by organizing guest speaker events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Championed diversity within the department through recruitment efforts, inclusive curriculum design, and community outreach events.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX05.2017
Skills
- Student Tutoring
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Student assessments
- Classroom Management
- Remote sensing
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Strategies
- Cultural Awareness
- Environmental Issues
- Lesson Plan Development
Accomplishments
2022 Woodville ISD Teacher of the Month
Certification
- Certified CDL School Bus Passenger and Endorsement
- Special Education EC-12 Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
World Geography Teacher
Woodville ISD
06.2022 - Current
Professor of Kinesiology
University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
06.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
06.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sul Ross State University