Morgan Olko
Clovis,CA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Reagan Educational Center
07.2012 - Current
- Plan, prepare, and teach lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Participate in professional development workshops including Reading Apprenticeship, AVID, etc.
- Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforce policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Implement inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement among students.
- Communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Engage in analysis of both formative and summative assessment data and collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver data driven instruction and intervention/enrichment.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences - Chemistry
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2011
Skills
- Active Listening
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Technology Integration
- Time Management
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship Building
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
Leadership Experiences
Faculty Senate Member 2016-2020
Served as a teacher representative, acting as a liaison between the teaching staff and site and district administrative leaders.
Collaborated with teachers and site and district administrative leaders to mediate conflicts constructively.
Physics PLC Lead Teacher 2019-2024
Lead the team in the development of the general and AP Physics courses at Clovis East. Mentored new teachers to the team as our enrollment in physics grew. Built strong, collaborative relationships with team members that are based on trust and respect. Lead discussions of best practices to ensure that the team is delivering data driven instruction and intervention. Worked with department and PLC leadership to help build vertical articulation within the science department and develop a pathway of science courses for students 7-12.
Science Department Chair 2024 - current
Meet weekly with learning director to support in department management responsibilities. Communicate department needs and feedback with site administration. Support teachers in their day to day practice and help ensure they have what they need. Develop agendas for regularly scheduled meetings with PLC lead teachers 7-12. Collaborate with high school PLC lead teachers to develop an effective system for spiral curriculum review for the 11th grade CAST assessment. Ensure science classrooms and all science storage areas are in compliance with lab safety rules and regulations.
Timeline
Science Teacher
Reagan Educational Center
07.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences - Chemistry
California State University, Fresno
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