Olya Pokrova
Burlington,WA
Summary
I believe that all students are unique and have their own set of skills and ways of learning. I will cultivate positive relationships with students to get to know their special skills and learning styles in order to develop lessons and instruction that serves them. With a positive environment, growth mindset, and captivating lessons, all students will be able to flourish.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lakewood School District
Marysville, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
Summer Program Teacher
Lakewood School District
Marysville , WA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, administrators, and parents.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for summer program classes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lakewood School District
Marysville, WA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Incorporated various teaching methods to engage all learners, such as hands-on activities or projects.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
Student Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon, WA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Coordinated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions for students requiring extra assistance.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress and strategies for improvement.
- Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06-2020
High School Diploma -
Burlington-Edison High School
Burlington06-2020
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Excellent classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Family involvement
- Technology Integration
- Assistive Technology
- Nonverbal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Professional
Timeline
Summer Program Teacher
Lakewood School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lakewood School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lakewood School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skagit Valley College
High School Diploma -
Burlington-Edison High School
- Elementary Education Certificate
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