Olivia Marshall
Providence,RI
Summary
A 2019 Teach For America corps alumni and Special Education educator, who has acquired diverse skills while working in the education field. Holds an M.Ed in Secondary Education, and is certified and licensed in Rhode Island. An organized special education educator, who is successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in an academic setting. Partners well with teachers, counselors, and administrators in developing supportive strategies for all students, including managing challenging behaviors, collaborating with general education teachers on accommodating and modifying lessons, overseeing special education case management, presenting effective educational planning, and coaching staff members in effective teaching methods. The previous leadership, volunteer, and academic experiences have produced strategic skills in creating relationships that have had a meaningful impact on the lives of secondary students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Providence Public School Department
Providence, RI
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies by assisting them in making CCSS and Next Generation Science Standards accessible to students with disabilities at their current grade levels.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Evaluated 4 special education staff members through consistent classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
Learning Specialist
Achievement First Providence High School
Providence, RI
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Create, collect, and record data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Support interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Self-Contained Special Education ESL Teacher
Providence Career And Technical Academy
Providence, RI
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Proactively maintained parent-to-teacher engagement, implemented classroom management strategies, incorporated English language learner strategies into lesson plans and provided individual and differentiated instruction that focused on curriculum objectives.
- Case manager for 12 students in grade levels 9-12.
- Brought new curriculum strategies to PCTA by negotiating with vendor for free/low cost support.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments to ensure holistic delivery of services.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Rhode Island Corps Member
Teach For America
Providence, RI
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed special expertise including universal teaching design, trauma informed instruction, and differentiated instruction
- Participated and directed numerous professional development courses
- AmeriCorps alumnus
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Secondary School English Teacher
KIPP
West Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed and taught secondary English course to 12 students.
- Responsible for implementing daily lesson objectives, encompassing Common Core standards for secondary English.
- Professional interaction and communication with students and families regarding progress and mastery of curriculum.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Communications Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Managed a class of 40 students by teaching lessons and organizing activities based on topics currently being learned/assigned in and out of the classroom.
- Assessed and graded students during weekly assigned speeches Provided critique, expertise, and encouragement to students about communication topics, Developed special expertise including universal design teaching, trauma informed instruction, and differentiated instruction.
- Participated and directed numerous professional development courses.
Director of Greek Health & Wellness
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services.
- Helped students set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Conducted group wellness presentations for sorority members.
Panhellenic Conduct Board Member
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Handled classified documents of sorority/fraternity hearing cases.
- Served as a jury/conduct board member to hear cases of sororities/fraternities that broke the rules of conduct at Arizona State University.
- Decided on proper reform based on the infractions caused by guilty parties.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Minor in Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Maintaining Schedules
- Community Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Time Management
- Special Education Case Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Leadership
- Education Planning and Coordination
Certification
- Secondary Grades English Teacher (Grades 7-12)
- Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher (Grades 7-12)
Languages
Czech
Limited Working
Interests
- Extensive travel throughout Europe during semester abroad
- Yoga
- Culinary exploration
Affiliations
- Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Providence Public School Department
11.2021 - Current
Learning Specialist
Achievement First Providence High School
07.2021 - 10.2021
Self-Contained Special Education ESL Teacher
Providence Career And Technical Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
Rhode Island Corps Member
Teach For America
06.2019 - 06.2021
Secondary School English Teacher
KIPP
06.2019 - 08.2019
Communications Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
01.2019 - 06.2019
Director of Greek Health & Wellness
Arizona State University
01.2018 - 05.2018
Panhellenic Conduct Board Member
Arizona State University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Minor in Political Science
Arizona State University
- Secondary Grades English Teacher (Grades 7-12)
- Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher (Grades 7-12)
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