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Stephanie Olson

Stephanie Olson

Richfield,MN

Summary


Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students of all needs and backgrounds. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with the goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to providing students with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Enjoys working with people and building relationships and rapport.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

ISD 199
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for all students.
  • Created a safe, warm and friendly learning environment for all students.
  • Assessed students to track learning progress.
  • Co-taught an inclusive classroom with a special education teacher.

Head Start Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey County
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.

Park Attendant

Dakota County
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provide high-level customer service to ensure visitors receive accurate and appropriate information in a welcoming and timely manner.
  • Greet park visitors and customers in a friendly and warm manner.
  • Staff the Visitor and Rental Center by assisting customers with various rentals.
  • Provide general information abut the park.
  • Follow cash handling and daily record keeping procedures.


Special Education Paraprofessional

ISD 280
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.

Camp Counselor

St. Paul Jewish Community Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.

Teacher's Assistant

Kids Country Childcare and Learning Center
07.2013 - 08.2016
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Established safe play environment for children.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.

Literacy Tutor

Minnesota Reading Corps
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
  • Administered reading interventions to children one-on-one.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
12.2019

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Lesson Planning
  • Special Needs Support
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Skills Development
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Birth-3rd Grade License - 2019

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

ISD 199
08.2021 - 06.2024

Head Start Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey County
01.2020 - 06.2021

Park Attendant

Dakota County
05.2019 - 03.2020

Camp Counselor

St. Paul Jewish Community Center
06.2017 - 08.2018

Special Education Paraprofessional

ISD 280
08.2016 - 06.2019

Teacher's Assistant

Kids Country Childcare and Learning Center
07.2013 - 08.2016

Literacy Tutor

Minnesota Reading Corps
08.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwest Minnesota State University

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