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Education
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Certification
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Nishell Olson

Madras
Nishell Olson

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Oregon Child Development Coalition, skilled in lesson planning and fostering positive parent-teacher communication. Adept at creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences while ensuring a safe environment. Bilingual in Spanish, I effectively support diverse learners and enhance classroom management through positive reinforcement strategies.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Oregon Child Development Coalition

Preschool Teacher
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Jefferson County School District

Special Needs Bus Aide
12.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
  • Liaised with bus driver to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
  • Communicated with bus driver to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.
  • Informed parents of student behavioral changes to formulate guidelines and solutions.

Jefferson County School District

Substitute Instructional Assistant
09.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Enhanced student comprehension by providing individualized support and adapting instructional techniques to meet diverse needs.
  • Contributed to the development of engaging curriculum resources, incorporating innovative teaching methods for increased student interest.
  • Streamlined classroom management by assisting with daily routines, transitions, and organization of materials.
  • Partnered closely alongside school staff members to uphold established policies while actively participating in professional development opportunities.

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science from Early Childhood Education
10-2025

University Overview

  • GPA 4.0

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
03-2022

Madras High School
Madras, OR

High School Diploma
06-2017

University Overview

  • Graduated with Honors
  • Honor roll
  • Band Leadership

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Training in food handling preparation
  • Bilingual in spanish

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • Dyslexia Training - 2024-2025

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Oregon Child Development Coalition
08.2023 - Current

Special Needs Bus Aide

Jefferson County School District
12.2021 - 07.2023

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Jefferson County School District
09.2018 - 03.2020

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science from Early Childhood Education

Eastern Oregon University

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education

Madras High School

High School Diploma

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