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Olivia Schwingle

Sterling,US

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Teacher and Child Care Worker

World Relief
Moline and Daveport, IA
08.2025 - Current
  • Encouraged and engaged students to speak in English.
  • Encouraged students to practice their English language skills outside of class.
  • Established a positive learning environment in the classroom with adults and children.
  • Conducted activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies.
  • Collaborated with other educators and parents to meet the unique needs of ESL students.
  • Created lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Helped students develop their reading comprehension skills by providing them with appropriate resources.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained a positive attitude while working with children of all ages.
  • Help children learn new skills before beginning preschool.

ESL TEACHER

World Relief
Davenport, Iowa
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Established a positive learning environment in the classroom.
  • Encouraged and engaged students to speak in English.
  • Conducted activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies.
  • Collaborated with other educators and parents to meet the unique needs of ESL students.
  • Motivated students and used humor to induce pleasant learning environment.
  • Helped students develop their reading comprehension skills by providing them with appropriate resources.
  • Focused instruction on grammar and authentic conversation using interactive techniques to achieve progress.
  • Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities.
  • Developed and executed diverse individualized lesson plans that addressed language proficiency, learning ability and learning style.
  • Encouraged students to practice their English language skills outside of class.

SUMMER CUSTODIAN

Sterling Public Schools
Sterling, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Provided assistance to other team members when needed during peak periods or in emergency situations.
  • Cleaned restrooms, break rooms and other common areas according to established procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of custodial equipment including floor buffers, carpet extractors and pressure washers.
  • Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding special projects or assignments.
  • Inspected buildings on a regular basis for cleanliness and safety issues.
  • Performed routine maintenance and cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing floors.

SUMMER CUSTODIAN

Sterling Public Schools
Sterling, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed routine maintenance and cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing floors.
  • Cleaned restrooms, break rooms and other common areas according to established procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers in order to ensure smooth workflow throughout the day.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of custodial equipment including floor buffers, carpet extractors and pressure washers.
  • Provided assistance to other team members when needed during peak periods or in emergency situations.
  • Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding special projects or assignments.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Blue Freedom
Sterling, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to effectively interact with customers.
  • Developed strong customer relationships and loyalty through effective communication.
  • Maintained knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers.
  • Utilized problem-solving techniques to identify solutions for complex customer inquiries.

Education

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL, US
05.2025

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg
05.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Sterling High School
Sterling
05.2021

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Teaching strategies
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Interactive teaching

Certification

Trained Mandated Reporter (2025)

Timeline

ESL Teacher and Child Care Worker

World Relief
08.2025 - Current

ESL TEACHER

World Relief
01.2025 - 05.2025

SUMMER CUSTODIAN

Sterling Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022

SUMMER CUSTODIAN

Sterling Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Blue Freedom
06.2020 - 08.2020

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Augustana College

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Carl Sandburg College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Sterling High School
Olivia Schwingle