Stephanie Olsen
Pleasant Grove,UT
Summary
Well-rounded Small Business Owner offers account management, budgeting and customer relations expertise paired with outstanding leadership and communication abilities. Spirited and hardworking professional with 10 plus years of experience growing and stabilizing business. Tech-savvy collaborator with solid foundation of business acumen.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Canyon Grove Academy
Pleasant Grove , Ut
01.2023 - Current
- Developed customized reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading strategies into classroom instruction.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' reading proficiency levels.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary.
- Utilized various literacy resources and tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Created a positive, encouraging environment to foster a love for reading among students.
- Prepared and utilized materials for one-on-one and group instruction.
- Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
- Established clear plans with each student and collaborated closely to achieve targets.
- Facilitated small group instruction in literacy activities such as guided reading and literature circles.
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments in order to analyze student progress towards meeting learning goals.
- Collaborated with speech and language pathologists and other specialists in order to support student learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessment results and instructional interventions utilized.
- Encouraged self-advocacy among students by providing them with opportunities to express their own views about their learning needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as Response To Intervention models when delivering services.
- Researched current trends and developments within the field of reading education.
- Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
Pleasant City, UT
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Oversaw company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Calculated inventory levels, priced store products and generated credit memos for returned merchandise.
- Decreased spending through strategic spending, budgeting and streamlining of operations.
- Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
- Accurately managed shipment processing, providing direction to associates and overseeing inventory activities.
- Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
- Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
- Evaluated development strategy effectiveness and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Supported community outreach initiatives by partnering with local organizations.
Elementary Education Teacher
Alpine School District
Pleasant City, UT
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Organized supplies and art and musical resources to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Designed modules integrating educational technology and audio-visual aids to facilitate student comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT04.2006
Skills
- Professional
- Employee development
- Purchasing and planning
- Performance improvements
- Cross-functional team management
- People skills
- Active listening
- Planning and execution
- Business development
- Financial administration
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Canyon Grove Academy
01.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
01.2014 - 06.2022
Elementary Education Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University
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