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Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Related Research
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Olivia Sims

Olivia Sims

King Of Prussia,PA

Summary

Dedicated special education professional with a passion for autism advocacy, seeking to transition from the classroom into a role that promotes inclusion, awareness, and community engagement. Skilled in curriculum development, event planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong background in fostering independence and communication for individuals with autism. Experienced in coaching, program coordination, and family engagement, bringing a creative and strategic approach to developing impactful initiatives. Eager to apply expertise in education, planning, and outreach in a new setting, while gaining experience and growing as a professional.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

The Timothy School
Berwyn, PA
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented tailored IEPs, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods and resources to address various learning styles, enhancing student engagement
  • Implemented positive behavior intervention strategies to create a safe classroom environment
  • Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, and families to coordinate support services
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor progress and adjusted instruction accordingly

Assistant Coach, Field Hockey

Widener University
Chester, PA
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted the head coach in developing and implementing practice plans, strategies, and training sessions
  • Provided individualized coaching and feedback to student-athletes, focusing on skill development and team dynamics
  • Helped organize team logistics, including travel arrangements and game day operations
  • Assisted with team-building activities and promoted sportsmanship and leadership among student-athletes
  • Supported the recruitment process by scouting and evaluating prospective student-athletes

Childcare Professional

Private Family
Wayne, Pennsylvania
02.2022 - Current
  • Cared for three children aged 9-11 after school, coordinating playdates and school pick-ups
  • Developed innovative educational games to support reading and math skills
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure a balanced routine of academics, play, and extracurricular activities

Volunteer

Camden County Miracle League
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2016 - Current
  • Engaged with community members with developmental and physical disabilities, teaching the basics of baseball
  • Participated in organization meetings to support logistics and fundraising efforts

Fifth Grade Student Teacher

The Timothy School
Berwyn, PA
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided one-on-one assistance in an Autism Classroom, focusing on life skills and classroom behavior
  • Developed lesson plans for Math, Writing, Social Skills, and Life Skills
  • Facilitated morning meetings to check in with students and review the day's lessons
  • Received commendations for taking initiative and fostering positive student interactions

Poster Presentation

Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania
11.2022
  • Created a lesson plan for a second-grade classroom on the Power of Women in Children's Literature, focusing on social justice themes
  • Presented at Cabrini Day: "Humans in Their Environment: Points of Impact, Resilience, and Justice."

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Eastern University
PA
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Education Pre-K - 4 with Special Education Certification

Cabrini University
Radnor, PA
05.2023

Skills

  • Instructional adaptation
  • Augmentative communication
  • Social skills training
  • Sensory integration
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Team collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Research & Presentation Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • PBIS Implementation
  • Problem solving
  • Team building

Community Service

Volunteer, Camden County Miracle League, Cherry Hill, NJ, 09/16, Present, Engaged with community members with developmental and physical disabilities, teaching the basics of baseball., Participated in organization meetings to support logistics and fundraising efforts.

Related Research

Poster Presentation, Cabrini Day, Radnor, PA, 11/22, Created a lesson plan for a second-grade classroom on the Power of Women in Children's Literature, focusing on social justice themes., Presented at Cabrini Day: 'Humans in Their Environment: Points of Impact, Resilience, and Justice.'

Coaching Experience

Assistant Coach, Field Hockey, Widener University, Chester, PA, 08/23, Present, Assisted the head coach in developing and implementing practice plans, strategies, and training sessions., Provided individualized coaching and feedback to student-athletes, focusing on skill development and team dynamics., Helped organize team logistics, including travel arrangements and game day operations., Assisted with team-building activities and promoted sportsmanship and leadership among student-athletes., Supported the recruitment process by scouting and evaluating prospective student-athletes.

Timeline

Assistant Coach, Field Hockey

Widener University
08.2023 - 02.2025

Special Education Teacher

The Timothy School
07.2023 - Current

Poster Presentation

Cabrini University
11.2022

Fifth Grade Student Teacher

The Timothy School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Childcare Professional

Private Family
02.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Camden County Miracle League
09.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

Eastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Education Pre-K - 4 with Special Education Certification

Cabrini University
Olivia Sims