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, US05.2025
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - PSYCHOLOGY
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg05.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sterling High School
Sterling05.2021
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