Olivia Holloway
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Proven ability in classroom management and data collection, honed through roles such as a Teaching Assistant at Our Children's Center Montessori and a Research Intern at Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium. Excelled in collaborative teamwork, implementing engaging activities, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Demonstrated rapid learning ability and organizational skills, significantly enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Our Children's Center Montessori
State College, PA
03.2024 - Current
- I started as a student intern for a field experience class at Penn State. (CI295A)
- Hired in the Infant/Toddler Classrooms, where I worked with teachers to assist in setup, snack preparation, and general child care.
Research Intern
Pennsylavia Educator Diversity Consortium
State College, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 03.2025
- The purpose of the project was to enhance understanding of resources and pinpoint gaps affecting the retention of educators of colors. As well as supporting diversity initiatives.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on research methods and subject area trends.
- Reviewed and summarized academic articles, reports, and other relevant materials.
- Gathered and analyzed data using qualitative methods.
- Met with teams weekly to share research and provided feedback regarding research efforts.
Virtual Tutor
Penn State CI280
University Park, PA
09.2024 - 11.2025
- CI 280 is a teaching English to Language Learners course.
- I was paired with a group of students who were currently enrolled in the Juniata Park Academy ESL program.
- Created fun lesson plans that helped students in classes that they liked or were struggling in.
- We met with them on Zoom once a week to help with coursework and go over prepared lessons.
- During the class, I learned a lot about how to support multilingual learners and how designing an inclusive space is essential for students of all backgrounds.
TESLA Student Intern
Discovery Space Of Central Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- A collaborative program where my peers and I work together to create and implement science lesson plans.
- Gain valuable insight in working with children, and improving the way science is taught.
- TESLA works to develop curricula that can be adopted by surrounding state college schools to help aid in their endeavors to motivate young learners to grow in their love of learning.
Counselor
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
State College, PA
10.2024 - 10.2024
- I worked with groups of fifth-grade students over the course of a week.
- Responsible for them during the duration of their stay at Camp Blue Diamond.
- Involved keeping them safe on the trails, engaged in lessons, and on time to all events.
- Required to lead students during one lesson, one activity, and one mindfulness exercise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avonworth High School
Pittsburgh06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data collection
- Activity implementation
- Organization
- Patient
- Adaptable Learner
Affiliations
- THON Hospitality Committee Member
- National Honors Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Intern
Pennsylavia Educator Diversity Consortium
01.2025 - 03.2025
TESLA Student Intern
Discovery Space Of Central Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
Counselor
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
10.2024 - 10.2024
Virtual Tutor
Penn State CI280
09.2024 - 11.2025
Teaching Assistant
Our Children's Center Montessori
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Avonworth High School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
The Pennsylvania State University
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