Olivia Jordan

Work History

U. S. Army

Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.

Southeastern College

10.2023 - Current

Provides financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
Review initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
Design financial aid reward packages, aligning contents with individuals' monetary and logistical needs.
Counsel students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
Author presentations and documentation for distribution to current and prospective students.
Review financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
Assist college students obtain financial aid through loan programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with students, parents, lenders and other third parties.

Richland Two School District

07.2019 - 10.2023

Designed materials and assignments to bolster students' understanding of tricky mathematical concepts.
Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Pursued professional development opportunities such as online program to learn new teaching strategies for middle school mathematics courses.

Lee County School District

07.2015 - 07.2019

Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.

Dekalb County School System

07.2007 - 07.2015

Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives, and exam dates.
Identified and chose best textbooks for students learning math at middle school level.
Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.

Naval Reserves

08.1995 - 09.2006