Olivia Herstad
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
HCCSC Region 8
Huntington, IN
10.2024 - Current
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Community DSP
Easterseals Passages
Columbia City, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Kids Club Coordinator
Youthworks Summer Program
Sisseton, SD
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized and supervised activities for children, including games, arts and crafts, sports, music and dance.
- Led storytelling sessions to help promote literacy development in young children.
- Coordinated with parents regarding their child's participation in club activities.
- Provided a safe environment for children during all events by monitoring behavior of participants.
- Assisted in the selection and training of volunteers who served as counselors for the club's activities.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Center, Erie Pa
Bluffton, IN
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Processed incoming orders in a timely manner according to company standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient and timely processing of orders.
- Packaged items for shipping following established procedures.
Lifegaurd
Caylor Nickle YMCA
Bluffton , IN
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Cashier and Backstock
Crossroads Pantry
Markle, IN
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grace College And Seminary
Winona Lake, IN12-2024
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Faculty and Parent Communication
- Student rapport
- Flexible and adaptive
- Learning Strategies
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Data-Driven Instruction
Certification
- Indiana State Substitute Teaching Permit (4/12/24-4/12/27)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (4/19/23-4/19/25)
- Indiana Teaching License (WIP)
Accomplishments
- Grace College Honors List (21-22, 22-23, 23-24 Semesters)
- High School Distinction Honor Roll (2018-2021)
- Norwell Swim and Dive Best Mental Attitude (2020-2021)
Affiliations
- Union Church Mission Board
- Children's Ministry Volunteer
- Bible Study Leader
- Traveling
- Fitness
- Reading
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
HCCSC Region 8
10.2024 - Current
Kids Club Coordinator
Youthworks Summer Program
05.2022 - 08.2022
Community DSP
Easterseals Passages
10.2021 - Current
Order Fulfillment Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Center, Erie Pa
04.2021 - 08.2021
Lifegaurd
Caylor Nickle YMCA
05.2019 - 08.2021
Cashier and Backstock
Crossroads Pantry
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Indiana State Substitute Teaching Permit (4/12/24-4/12/27)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (4/19/23-4/19/25)
- Indiana Teaching License (WIP)
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grace College And Seminary
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