Sonja Olsson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
I am a early childhood educator with experience at Primrose Schools, skilled in curriculum development and fostering a creative and safe learning environment. I can demonstrate empathy and careful communication. Some of my skills include empathy, positivity, flexibility, and reliability. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR, and plan to study elementary education at the University of Minnesota this coming fall. I am committed to promoting children's education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Primrose Schools
11.2024 - Current
- Working alongside a lead teacher in preparing and delivering daily lesson plans
- Assisted in the classroom and behavior management of up to 15 students
- Provided a friendly and creative learning environment for children with songs, games, activities and physical movement
- Experience Floating and taking on the role of assisting or leading in all rooms of the center
- Experience with children of all ages from 3mos-6yrs
- Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children with careful consideration of snack preparation, cleaning and disinfecting
- Providing reliable communication with parents and delivering a positive attitude every day
Babysitter
Various Families
01.2020 - Current
- Created long lasting meaningful relationships with parents
- Being a responsible and reliable option for parents to call
- Providing reliable and gentle care in children’s lives that they can look forward to.
- Tidying and cleaning homes after playtime and as needed
- Cooking and preparing healthy meals
- Engaging in creative and imaginative play
- Creating fun and engaging activities such as physical movement arts and crafts baking or learning.
Volunteer
Hallie Q Brown Community Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisting with preparing food and snacks for toddlers
- Assisting with cleaning and sanitizing
- Assisting with classroom management and behavior management
Education
Upper Mississippi Academy High School
Saint Paul, MN06.2024
N/A - PSEO Student in High School
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN05.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Curriculum development
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Friendliness
- Creativity
- Childcare
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Art and music integration
- First aid and CPR Certified
Certification
First aid
CPR
Timeline
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Primrose Schools
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Hallie Q Brown Community Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
Babysitter
Various Families
01.2020 - Current
Upper Mississippi Academy High School
N/A - PSEO Student in High School
Concordia University