Marcella Olson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Collaborative and empathetic elementary teacher with over 30 years of experience known for creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Adept at implementing differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. Committed to promoting a sense of belonging and ensuring every student has the support needed to succeed academically and socially. Focused on staying up-to-date on new learning trends and programs to provide the best possible instruction for all learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2008 - Current
- 3rd Grade and 5th grade Classroom Teacher
- Deliver engaging lessons to classes using variety of teaching methodologies, including holistic learning, project-based learning, hands-on learning, cooperative learning techniques and workshop approaches
- Develop and teach IB inquiry integrated units
- Provide appropriately challenging, differentiated curriculum for all learners including GT
- Pursue professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Instruct students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources
- Attended Teacher's College Columbia University Writing Institute in Summer 2018
- Building Leadership Team
- School Accountability Committee
- Induction Program Mentoring 2023-2024
Teacher Learning Coach (Literacy Resource Teacher)
Colorado Springs School District Eleven
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with teachers to improve quality of their lessons and quality of students' education
- Oversaw teachers' professional development including curriculum, enrichment and book studies
- Modeled lessons for teachers
- Worked with tutors for Tier II and III groups
- Worked with small groups of Tier II and III students
- Instructed groups of non-identified 1st and 2nd grade GT students
- Coordinated testing including CSAP
- Facilitated data driven instruction at biweekly meetings for classroom teachers
Classroom Teacher
Colorado Springs School District Eleven
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2001 - 07.2004
- Taught 3rd and 4th grades
- Differentiated lessons based on individual student needs and interests.
- Set up leveled library with sets of books to use in literacy
- Looped 3rd graders to 4th grade
- Colorado Writing Project
- Building Leadership Team
Classroom Teacher
Harrison School District Two
Colorado Springs, CO
08.1992 - 07.2001
- 4th Grade Teacher
- Attended Ohio State University, Columbus, Summer Institute, Reading and Writing, 1997
- Helped write math standards for D2
- Set up school leveled library with sets of books for literacy grades 3-5
- Helped coordinate professional development with Barbara Swaby, UCCS
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, United States05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.1988
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Math and Writing Workshop
- Student Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Keen knowledge of instructional best practices
Professional References
Ryan Capp, Principal 719-328-4700 ryan.capp@d11.org
Georganne Barnes 719-232-2837 barnesg071@gmail.com
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2008 - Current
Teacher Learning Coach (Literacy Resource Teacher)
Colorado Springs School District Eleven
08.2004 - 07.2008
Classroom Teacher
Colorado Springs School District Eleven
08.2001 - 07.2004
Classroom Teacher
Harrison School District Two
08.1992 - 07.2001
Master of Arts - Teaching
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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