NINA L OLFF

With over 25 years of experience in education, curriculum design, and group facilitation bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. As a published author, poet and artist has fostered a deep commitment to creativity and innovation. Currently in a semi-retired phase looking for part-time remote opportunities as an ESL tutor. Excellent at engaging students . Knowledgeable teacher of English to speakers of foreign languages.

Proven track record in developing effective reading programs and fostering literacy skills. Successfully implemented tailored coaching strategies that enhanced teacher performance and student outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design and professional development. Literacy professional with strong background in creating and implementing reading programs that drive educational success. Known for collaborative efforts that improve teaching practices and student literacy rates.

Reliable and adaptable, bringing valuable skills in instructional coaching and curriculum planning. Experienced with literacy education, focusing on improving reading comprehension and instructional methods. Utilizes innovative coaching techniques to support educators and boost student achievement. Knowledge of curriculum development and assessment strategies, ensuring effective literacy instruction. Professional educator with strong background in literacy improvement and instructional strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving student success through targeted interventions. Skilled in curriculum development and mentoring teachers to enhance instructional practices. Passionate Literacy Coach with 20 years of supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.

Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

• Teaching Certification (grades 5-9), Lesley College, Cambridge, MA, 1991
• MA Teaching License #306616

• Ecumenical Social Action Committee, Jamaica Plain, MA, 1998-2001
• MIT Artists-Behind-the-Desk, Poetry Recital, Cambridge, MA, September, 2013
• Teatro Vida, pre-writing exercises for Latino student drama group, Springfield, MA, 2009-2012, Magdalena Gomez
• ORFEO Basics, drama workshop for high-school aged students, Boston, MA, February, 2010
• Columbia University Native American Art, New York, NY, 2008
• Red Sun Press, juried Art-show, Jamaica Plain, MA, Spring, 2008
• Girls LEAP, silent-auction fundraiser, Cambridge, MA, 2005, 2006
• WZBC 90.3FM Radio, News Team Producer, Newton, MA, 2004-2006, John Grebe
• Girls L.E.A.P., Photographer, Cambridge, MA, 2002-2005
• Girls L.E.A.P., Board Member, Cambridge, MA, 2001-2003
• Cambridgeport School, Education & Arts Committee, Cambridge, MA, 1994-2000
• Massachusetts Arts Frameworks, Curriculum Reviewer, Malden, MA, 1999
• Radcliff University, Poetry Reading, Cambridge, MA, 1995
• Harvard Graduate School of Education, Fast Arts, Cambridge, MA, 1994, 1995
• Harvard Graduate School of Education, Participating Visual Artist, Cambridge, MA, 1994
• Department of Human Service Programs, Black History Month, Cambridge, MA, 1987

• Facilitator, “Diploma Plus Presentation Portfolio”, Diploma Plus Institute, The Corporation for Business, Work and Learning, Westborough, MA, 1999
• Lecturer, Brookline Art Gallery, Forgetting Time: Native Art and Conjuring the Invisible, Brookline, MA, November, 2006
• Co-Facilitator, workshops on long-range planning and diversity, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, November, 2003
• Facilitator, “Good Neighbor Program”, Poughkeepsie Middle Schools, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, November, 2003
• Facilitator, “Teaching in the War Zone”, Workshop with middle-school teachers, Cambridge, MA, 1996
• Designed and facilitated a series of “Literature and Diversity” workshops, for early childhood education teachers, Natick, MA, 1996
• Co-Facilitator, “Getting Started With Portfolio Practice”, Haverhill public schools, Haverhill, MA, 1994

• Poet, contributing, Massachusetts Bards Anthology, 2024
• Author/Poet American Heritage: Many Tribes, Many Nations, Sea Venture Press, Wellesley, MA, 2016
• Poet, contributing, Anthology, Magdalena Gomez, Skyhorse Publishing, Norton Press, New York, NY, 2012
• Contributing author. Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Harvard University's Project Zero, NEA Publications Library, Washington, DC, 1997
• Poet. “Teaching Artists Journal”, Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc. Inc., Mahwah, NJ, 2004
• Poet, contributing, University of Illinois Press, Illinois, 1998
• Editor, New England Regional Assessment Network Newsletters, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard’s Project Zero, 1993-1994
• Poet, contributing, West End Press, New Mexico, 1992
• Poet, contributing, The Women’s Review of Books, Wellesley, MA, June, 1986