Olivia McGaughey
The Colony,TX
Summary
Dynamic ELA Teacher at Emerson High School with a proven track record in curriculum development and student engagement. Expert in project-based learning and standards-based assessment, fostering critical thinking and motivation. Recognized as Teacher of the Year nominee, demonstrating leadership and collaboration in enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ELA Teacher
Emerson High School
08.2021 - Current
- Created comprehensive lesson plans for literary works, enhancing students' understanding of complex themes in Things Fall Apart, Wuthering Heights, and The Odyssey.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with project-based learning curriculum.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking and increasing student participation and engagement.
- Worked closely with standards-based grading to assess and improve student performance.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and routines, contributing to a positive and effective learning environment.
- Piloted Powers of Pattern Grammar curriculum, introducing innovative teaching methods.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Served as a FISD curriculum writer each summer since 2023, contributing to seasonal curriculum updates.
- Co-taught classes of over fifty students every year since my student teaching year.
- Teacher of the Year nominee (24-25) and (25-26).
Manager
Eight 11 Place
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Developed leadership and teamwork skills through active managerial responsibilities.
- Trained new employees, accelerating skill acquisition and enhancing operational readiness.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering a loyal clientele in a family-like atmosphere.
- Utilized suggestive selling techniques, increasing sales revenue.
- Mastered Micros point of sale system, streamlining transaction processing.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of local events and monitored competitor traffic.
Floor Leader
Lush Cosmetics
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Act as sales leader and assume management duties in the absence of a supervisor
- Using sales reports to project and raise sales to previous years numbers
- Organized product displays based on weekly directives from District Managers to enhance customer engagement
- Assist customers and see to it that each person is greeted with a smile and has a seamless trip in the store
- Assisted customers with inquiries, leveraging extensive product and regulation knowledge to facilitate informed purchasing decisions
- Maintained store presentation to create an inviting atmosphere for customers, promoting a positive shopping experience
- Processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns and promotions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Collin Community College
12-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Standards-based assessment
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Literary analysis
- Feedback provision
- Team collaboration
- Student motivation
References
- Jonathan Mikulas, Appraiser at Emerson High School, mikulasj@friscoisd.org, 214-684-9211
- Kyle Wenokur, Mentor Teacher at Emerson Highschool, wenokurk@friscoisd.org, 214-854-2742
- Kathryn Piatt, Instructional Coach at Emerson Highschool, piattk@friscoisd.org, 573-881-1660
Certification
ESL
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Emerson High School
08.2021 - Current
Manager
Eight 11 Place
08.2016 - 01.2022
Floor Leader
Lush Cosmetics
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of North Texas
Associate of Arts -
Collin Community College