Tosin Olowu
Chicago,IL
Summary
Educator with experience across classroom teaching, education policy, and program operations. Focused on using data, collaboration, and professional learning to strengthen instructional systems and improve student outcomes. Experienced in turning classroom and field insights into practical tools, processes, and recommendations that support clearer and more effective learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
University of Chicago Charter School – Donoghue Elementary
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Analyze NWEA, IAR, Illinois Report Card, and 5Essentials data to identify learning gaps and guide instruction
- Use Excel and Tableau to track student performance and inform instructional adjustments
- Design and deliver differentiated instruction to support varied learner needs
- Engage diverse stakeholders including families, school leadership, and support staff to align instructional planning with student needs
Senior Fellow
Teach Plus
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitate and contribute to educational policy and practice discussions within a national cohort of educators
- Support development of slide decks, briefs, and tools used to translate research into practitioner-facing resources
- Engage in collaborative learning focused on instructional practice, equity, and systems-level improvement
- Contribute to outputs shared beyond the fellowship, including recommendations informing state-level accountability work
Assistant Director
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated daily operations for 100+ campers and 15–20 staff per day
- Designed and implemented an Excel-based system to streamline activity sign-ups and reduce manual tracking
- Used feedback and operational data to improve program flow and participant experience
- Oversaw staffing, scheduling, and execution of daily program systems
Policy & Program Analyst
Benjamin A. Gilman Program
Verona, Italy
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted comparative analysis of U.S. and international education systems using student and teacher performance data
- Synthesized findings into presentations and reports identifying cross-context instructional and policy patterns
- Supported research on instructional practice and access to education across cultural contexts
- Translated data insights into structured recommendations for program stakeholders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Leadership Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
05-2022
Skills
- Technical: Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Core: Data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, program operations, adult learning facilitation, instructional design, systems thinking, project management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
University of Chicago Charter School – Donoghue Elementary
07.2024 - Current
Senior Fellow
Teach Plus
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Steve & Kate’s Camp
08.2023 - 08.2025
Policy & Program Analyst
Benjamin A. Gilman Program
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Leadership Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign