Evelyn L.

Olgin
9825 George Bush Drive, McKinney, TX 75072
405-620-0062
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OBJECTIVE & SKILLS: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, GRADES EC-6

 Individualized instruction and adaptations for diverse learners

 Math and Science development of hands on activities & technology to increase higher level thinking
 Multidimensional literacy instruction using guided reading, literature groups and word work to develop reading,
listening, writing and speaking fluency

SPONSOR: Science club, Drama club and school-related functions

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education EC-6,

Texas A&M Commerce
Associate of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood-Grade 6,
Collin County Community College
ESL Certification in progress
Honors: summa cum laude at CCCC, President’s and Dean’s List at Texas A&M Commerce,
Phi Theta Kappa.
Relevant Coursework: Second Language Literacy for ELL, Language Acquisition and Development in
Early Childhood, Integrating the Arts, electives in Earth Science and Science Inquiry

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Math tutor, Independent students

 Customizing teaching to meet needs of IEP and ESL students
Intern and Resident student teacher, Slaughter Elementary, McKinney TX.
 Facilitated Literature circle and Guided Reading groups to set goals and advance reading levels in First and
Third grade classrooms
 Developed hands on activities and simulations to increase learning in Math and Science lessons
 Collaborated with mentor teacher and grade level team to plan daily lessons that corresponded to our TEKS
 Integrated library resources weekly into lessons beyond suggested texts to encourage curiosity and expand
awareness of literacy availability
MOPS teacher, First Baptist Church, Frisco TX
 Guided weekly lessons for two year old class in MOPS program
 Supervised assistant teacher
Choir teacher, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano TX
 Directed the 3 year old choir and assisted with children’s choir & productions 3yr-5th grade
Judge, State of Oklahoma, High school One Act Play competition
 Judged with instructional critique, state high school competition annually
Substitute teacher, Oklahoma Christian Schools, Edmond OK
 Served as long term substitute for high school Biology

VOLUNTEER and SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

 Volunteer Chairperson, Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2018, Dallas TX

 Uniform coordinator, organized volunteers to fit and alter band uniforms, Heritage High School, Frisco, TX
 Collaborated with group teachers to lead Girls in Action 3rd-6th grade class, First Baptist Church, Frisco TX
 Led Vacation Bible School classes in Bible and Art for K-6th grades, First Baptist Church, Frisco TX
 Supervised Girl Scout troop in weekly learning experiences and district cookie sales, 1st-6th grade
 Volunteer for Boy Scout pack meetings and camp experiences
 Vaulting instructor for students with special needs, Coffee Creek Riding Center, Edmond OK
 Participated in team teaching on six week mission at school for the deaf in Cochabamba, Bolivia
 Charter member of Edmond Community Theater and Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park