OLIVIA WILEY
Austin,TX
Summary
PROJECT MANAGER
INSIGHTFUL LEADER STRATEGIC PLANNER CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATOR
Dynamic, engaging, and innovative team driven professional with a strong project management, education, leadership
and content creation background. Demonstrated bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish with limited
Portuguese. Recognized for leading and initiating key project management initiatives and coordinating multiple projects
while advancing team goals, and community engagement. Proven success uniting cross-functional teams and leveraging
data analytics and calculated risk-taking to drive change. Adept at designing and implementing new tools, processes, and
workflows to bridge gaps and boost performance while merging diverse cultures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Instructor, Team Lead
Leander ISD
AUSTIN, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Content & Curriculum Creator
- Design and implement instructional methods, course content, and learning aids using curriculum design tools and techniques for diverse learners and instructors
- Integrate technology to support learning
- Assess learning styles to implement and modify instructional strategies
- Monitor and communicate student progress with students, colleagues, and parents
- Build a culture of inclusion and engagement by planning innovative programs, projects, and initiatives as a district-wide leader
- Manage caseloads of 150+ through creative and innovative teaching methodologies for diverse learners
- O Implement individualized learning plans to ensure success while maintaining transparency with stakeholders
- Leverage project management tools and methodologies to plan, coordinate, and implement projects to modernize technology (Canva, LMS, Google Suite, Microsoft) and streamline operations
- Implemented cu ing-edge strategies to capture data from the LMS to adapt and improve teaching efficiency while boosting student success
- Facilitate meetings as Team Lead by managing instruction, conflict resolution, and curriculum deadlines
- O Identify strengths among the team to delegate tasks and roles accordingly to meet organizational goals
- O Ensure substitute coverage and awareness, demonstrating adaptability in ever-changing circumstances
- Spearheaded Leander ISD Spanish 2 Curriculum Development to enhance and plan year-long curriculum and maximize instructional design across each phase including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
- Prioritization each year was to streamline access to important documents
- Serve as thought leader in designing, developing, and delivering engaging and authentic training to new and current instructors across the district to enhance effectiveness, drive alignment, and boost morale based on research and experience
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- OLIVIA WILEY 713-851-9811 LinkedIn Plan and execute annual and inaugural programs (events, clubs, learning opportunities) for 500+ students
- O Organized Inaugural Black & Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations with speakers and community activities
- O Led resource acquisition initiatives through grant writing for technology and other products uniting cross-functional stakeholders to solicit resources from local vendors
- Served as Department Social Chair to coordinate activities and encourage employee engagement and relationships
- O Coordinate events and activities while maintaining awareness of the budget and keeping within limits
- O Communicated and coordinated between department leaders and participants to share key information and solidify plans by utilizing cu ing-edge technology
- O Identify funding solutions to meet department goals and needs while working within a tight budget.
Spanish Instructor & After School Tutor
HOUSTON ISD
HOUSTON, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Incorporated elements to teach cultural competency as part of all lessons, programs, and projects each year
- Maintained an organized work environment while traveling between classrooms without a homebase
- Communicated with stakeholders and community partners to learn from their diverse experiences
- Conducted strategic outreach to community partners to increase learner engagement and cultural competency
- Developed relationships through empathy and communication to improve my own practice and impact
- Tracked student data using surveys, polls, graphs and other modalities to determine program success
- Utilized previous year’s assessment data to determine success and best define learner roles in projects
Spanish Instructor & International Club Sponsor
ALDINE ISD
HOUSTON, TX
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Received recognition as district champions for learner contributions and commitment to foreign language fair
- Sponsored community and school-wide projects and activities through nonprofit partnerships and events.
Teaching Assistant & Intern
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE QUERÉTARO, SANTIAGO DE QUERÉTARO
01.2013
- Supported program planning, ESL instruction, and learning support to international learners in Mexico
- Certified in Teaching English to Other Learners (TESOL)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Applied Linguistics
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA
AWARDS - Organizational Leadership
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Led collaborative project to standardize teaching practices, close gaps, and maximize team efficiency by 80%
- Owned project scope, planning, scheduling, resources, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement
- Self-driven and proactive in procurement of resources necessary to conduct meaningful lessons for learners with limited resources and budget
- Designed, developed, and delivered training for professionals serving as an advocate and change agent in helping instructors evolve by introducing new methodologies, buy-in strategies, and community engagement
- AREAS OF IMPACT
- Project Management Tools Process Improvement Risk & Change Management Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management Community Engagement Strong Bilingual Communicator Workflow Improvements
- Planning & Scheduling Issue Resolution Resource Management Data Analysis & Reporting Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Spanish Instructor, Team Lead
Leander ISD
01.2018 - Current
Spanish Instructor & After School Tutor
HOUSTON ISD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Spanish Instructor & International Club Sponsor
ALDINE ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Teaching Assistant & Intern
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE QUERÉTARO, SANTIAGO DE QUERÉTARO
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Applied Linguistics
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA
AWARDS - Organizational Leadership
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
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