Olivia Szabo
Geneva,OH
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in various classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geneva Area City Schools
Geneva Middle School- Grade 6 Math And S.S
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Geneva Area City Schools
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary-Grade 2
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Riverside Local Schools
LaMuth Middle School- Grade 6 ELA And Science
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom. Ex. Rapid Fire Questions
- Incorporated educational technology into science lessons with cooperating teacher
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through stations.
- Participated in weekly professional developments
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Created and taught a unit based on a class read novel
- Taught a science unit on states of matter
Cardinal Local Schools
Cardinal Middle School- Grade 8 ELA
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and taught a writing unit based off the state of Ohio's testing rubric.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated RACES in my lessons
- Taught a science unit on kinetic and potential energy
Grand Valley Local Schools
Grand Valley Middle School- Grade 6 ELA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain positive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Geneva Area City Schools
Cork Elementary- Grade 4
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education -
Kent State University
Geauga, OH12.2022
Associate of Science -
Kent State University
Geauga, OH05.2021
Skills
State of Ohio, Middle Childhood Eduction Grades 4-9 English Language Arts & Science
Awards
- Dean's List- 5 semesters
- 2019-2020- Ashtabula Tuition Scholarship
- 2021-2022- Hornick Education Scholarship
- 2022-2023- Tompkins Middle Childhood Scholarship
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- ALICE Training
- Child Safety Training
- Middle School Laboratory Safety Training
- Ohio Resident Educator Process
- Ohio School Operating Standards
- Ohio Standards for Professional Development
- Opioid Use Prevention
- Value-Added
- Understanding Dyslexia
- Computer Science
Related Experiences
- Substitute Teacher - 1 year (2021-2022)
- Volunteered weekly at Cork Elementary - 2 years (2017-2019)
- Employee of Scribblers Coffee Company - 5 years (2018-present)
- Cheerleading Advisor - 1 year (2023-2024)
Timeline
Geneva Area City Schools
Geneva Middle School- Grade 6 Math And S.S
12.2023 - 03.2024
Geneva Area City Schools
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary-Grade 2
01.2023 - 06.2023
Riverside Local Schools
LaMuth Middle School- Grade 6 ELA And Science
08.2022 - 12.2022
Cardinal Local Schools
Cardinal Middle School- Grade 8 ELA
03.2022 - 03.2022
Grand Valley Local Schools
Grand Valley Middle School- Grade 6 ELA
09.2021 - 12.2021
Geneva Area City Schools
Cork Elementary- Grade 4
02.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education -
Kent State University
Associate of Science -
Kent State University
- CPR/First Aid
- ALICE Training
- Child Safety Training
- Middle School Laboratory Safety Training
- Ohio Resident Educator Process
- Ohio School Operating Standards
- Ohio Standards for Professional Development
- Opioid Use Prevention
- Value-Added
- Understanding Dyslexia
- Computer Science
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