William Olson
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Enthusiastic and dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Trip Director for Class Trip to Washington DC
Worldstrides
10.2014 - 10.2023
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering others.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high standards of excellence.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
St.Michael School
09.1982 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering a comprehensive understanding of social studies topics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Organized field trips to historical sites and museums to create immersive learning experiences that complemented classroom instruction. Ex. I was employed by Worldstrides as the Group Leader on Eight trips to Washington DC between 2014 and 2023.
- Developed strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best practices in middle school education.
9B Basketball Coach
Prior Lake High School
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs.
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Increased player motivation with tailored goal-setting and developed a team spirit of dignity and self discipline.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize team success.
Assistant Coach
Dakota County Technical Community College
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs tailored to individual athlete needs.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Contributed to a winning season through strategic planning, game-day coaching, and fostering an environment of teamwork and dedication.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Strengthened athletic abilities with customized workouts focusing on specific skill development relevant for each sport discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
University of Minnesota At Mankato
Mankato, MN06.1981
Skills
- Resource Utilization
- Student Engagement
- Peer Collaboration
- Project-Based Learning
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Ethical Conduct
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Curriculum Development
Additional Information
Worldstrides has been a great experience as a Trip Director to Washington DC. Parents, students and staff members have all enjoyed our past trips and will continue visiting in 2024. Being an onsite coordinator would be a natural step and very fulfilling for me. The staff at Worldstrides has been wonderful.
Timeline
9B Basketball Coach
Prior Lake High School
11.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Coach
Dakota County Technical Community College
10.2019 - 04.2020
Trip Director for Class Trip to Washington DC
Worldstrides
10.2014 - 10.2023
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
St.Michael School
09.1982 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
University of Minnesota At Mankato
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