Olivia Terrell
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Passionate educator with 8 years of experience instructing students. Developed innovative approach to classroom oversight, course planning, and behavior management. Collaborates effectively with teachers, administrative leaders, and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to fostering higher-order thinking skills to enhance student performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
J.L Newbern Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Organized and held grade level meetings to update all 7th grade teachers and allow input for next steps.
- Grade level lead- offered support and resources to new and returning teachers to increase the culture and climate of the school.
- Observed students to supply teachers, parents, and admin with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
C.J Hicks Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Eighth Street Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Middle Grades, Mathematics and Science
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2015
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Easily build rapport with students
- Lesson planning expertise
- Instructional strategies
- Progress monitoring
- IEP support
- Technology integration
- Student mentoring
Accomplishments
- Helped more than 30 students reach their Individual Educational Program goals.
- Managed classes of up to 28.
- Designed weekly lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material while incorporating ILP’s.
- Received teacher of the month three years in a row.
- Researched and implemented technology resources to increase student engagement.
Timeline
7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
J.L Newbern Middle School
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
C.J Hicks Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021
7th Grade Math Teacher
Eighth Street Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education, Middle Grades, Mathematics and Science
Valdosta State University
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