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Olivia Taylor

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in elementary education and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Washington Irving Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

- Developed relationships with students, parents, and other educators with open communication and a supportive learning environment.

- Worked with other educators and administrators to help students achieve academic objectives.

- Established clear expectations for classroom management

- Incorporated various modalities of teaching to reach every type of learner in my classroom.

- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students.

- Graded and evaluated student work and assessments

- Administered state tests.

Special Education Student Teacher

Lake Village Elementary
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Taught small group lessons in resource room during planned out pull-out times.
  • Supported students in the regular inclusion classroom
  • Collaborated with general education teachers about lesson accommodations and progress of students.
  • Sat in on and observed IEP meetings.

General Education Student Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked closely with other second grade teachers to create lesson plans with objectives based on the Indiana State Standards.
  • Administered and graded tests/ assignments.
  • Designed and implemented lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners, including the use of a Smartboard.

Field Experience Student Teacher

Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Developed and delivered lessons in small groups and whole class settings.
  • Administered tests and graded papers.
  • Observed and assisted teachers.

Field Experience Student Teacher

Washington Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Developed and delivered lessons in small groups and whole class settings.
  • Administered tests and graded papers.
  • Observed and assisted teachers.

Field Experience Student Teacher

Harrison Elementary School
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed and delivered lessons in small groups and whole class settings.
  • Administered tests and graded papers.
  • Observed and assisted teachers.

Field Experience Student Teacher

Banneker Elementary at Marquette
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Developed and delivered lessons in small groups and whole class settings.
  • Administered tests and graded papers.
  • Observed and assisted teachers.

Service Associate

Rise N Roll Bakery
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Greet customers as they come into the store.
  • Prepare customer orders – in person and over the phone.
  • Process sales transactions.

Office Assistant

Law Office of Sandra Moreno Garcia
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Organized archived case files.
  • Performed various office tasks, including answering phones, taking phone messages from clients, and sending emails to clients.

Hostess

True BBQ and Whiskey Bar
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Greeted and seated guests with a smile.
  • Took, prepared, and served to-go orders to guests.

Hostess and Certified Learning Coach

Red Robin
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Greeted and seated guests with a smile.
  • Took, prepared, and served to-go orders to guests.
  • Trained new employees on the hostess duties.

Volunteer

Christian Revival Center food pantry
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Set up food items before guests arrived
  • Organized incoming donations
  • Helped guests with their selections
  • Cleaned up and organized the food pantry as needed.

Cadet Teacher

Iddings Elementary School
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Observed and assisted teachers in grades 1,2, and 3
  • Taught small lessons pertaining to the curriculum of the grade(s).

Cadet Teacher

Fieler Elementary School
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Observed and assisted teachers in grades 1,2, and 3
  • Taught small lessons pertaining to the curriculum of the grade(s).

Education

Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education/Special Education -

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05.2022

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Team Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Integration
  • Student Testing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Class Management
  • Assigning and Grading Work

Timeline

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Washington Irving Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Student Teacher

Lake Village Elementary
03.2022 - 05.2022

General Education Student Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2021 - 03.2022

Office Assistant

Law Office of Sandra Moreno Garcia
06.2021 - 07.2021

Field Experience Student Teacher

Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 05.2021

Service Associate

Rise N Roll Bakery
08.2020 - 07.2022

Hostess

True BBQ and Whiskey Bar
05.2020 - 07.2020

Field Experience Student Teacher

Washington Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020

Field Experience Student Teacher

Harrison Elementary School
09.2019 - 01.2020

Field Experience Student Teacher

Banneker Elementary at Marquette
01.2019 - 05.2019

Hostess and Certified Learning Coach

Red Robin
06.2018 - 03.2020

Volunteer

Christian Revival Center food pantry
12.2017 - 05.2018

Cadet Teacher

Iddings Elementary School
09.2017 - 04.2018

Cadet Teacher

Fieler Elementary School
09.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education/Special Education -

Purdue University Northwest
Olivia Taylor