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Olivia Bucklew

Independence,MO

Summary

Thoughtful Activity Director with skills in applying judgment and maintaining confidentiality of information. Superb planning, scheduling, and coordination skills. Tactful and resourceful with exceptional gifts in coordinating recreational activities and group activities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

The Groves Rehabilitation Health Center
Independence, MO
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
  • Encouraged socialization among residents by organizing group games or outings.
  • Developed individualized plans for each resident based on their interests and abilities.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.

Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
Lee's Summit, MO
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Lead Teacher

Little Tigers Learning Center
Adel, IA
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
  • Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
08-2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
05-2017

Skills

  • Treatment coordination
  • Patient evaluations
  • Therapy planning
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Activity Organization
  • Program Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Staff Training
  • Self Motivation
  • Effective Communication
  • Reliability

Timeline

Activity Director

The Groves Rehabilitation Health Center
03.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024

Lead Teacher

Little Tigers Learning Center
02.2023 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy

University of Iowa

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Hawkeye Community College
Olivia Bucklew