Olivia McElwee

Substitute Teacher (Feb 2018 - Present)

Long-Term Substitute (Dec 2020 - Mar 2021)

Long-Term Substitute (Aug 2020 - Oct 2020)

Long-Term Substitute (Aug 2018 - Nov 2018)

Long-Term Substitute (Feb 2018 - April 2018)

• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet student needs
• Observe and evaluate student behavior and learning
• Maintain accurate student data
• Communicate with parents and guardians
• Integrated technology and other media into daily classroom activity
• Supervised district- and state-level common assessments and tests
• Performed assigned lunch and supervision duties
• Attended weekly meetings with certified staff members to better understand and accommodate lessons based on the individual needs of students
• Regularly developed lesson plans based on curriculum and unit objectives
• Led class discussions on subject-matter ranging from literature to American History
• Coached struggling students with the aid of administration and parents
• Provided timely grading and feedback of all assignments, quizzes, and other submitted materials
• Aided other teachers where possible

Prestige Beauty Adviser (Jan 2018 - May 2019)

Beauty Adviser (Apr 2017 - Jan 2018)

• Educated customers on applications and current trends of the merchandise
• Assisted in store layout tasks

Student Success Coordinator

• planned and executed various student-focused events, such as workshops, seminars, and career fairs, to enhance student engagement and success.
• Employed effective teaching techniques to explain complex concepts and reinforce subject matter comprehension.
• Monitored students' progress and implemented interventions as needed, ensuring students were on track academically and socially.
• Mentored and guided a diverse group of first-year students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

B.S. in Middle-Level Education, English Concentration

B.S. in Secondary Education, English Concentration

• Earned two degrees in education focusing on 6th through 12th grade with a concentration in English
• Qualified under the Pennsylvania Educator Basic Skills Assessments
• Participated in classroom learning
• Partnered with local schools for one quarter each year, aiding in classroom activities and teaching lessons where appropriate
• Completed a semester-long student teaching experience, aiding in classroom management and activities, and fulling preparing and teaching a classroom unit