Brittany Olson

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46015 271 ~ Chancellor, SD ~ 57015
(605) 214-5121 ~ brittany.olson@jacks.sdstate.edu

PHILOSOPHY
As a teacher it is my responsibility to prepare my students for the world
around them. To do this, I need to instill in them a hard work ethic,
responsibility, respect for themselves and others, determination, and
the knowledge necessary for success.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences South Dakota State University May 2020
Major Early Childhood Education
Certification Elementary Education (DSU) May 2020
Endorsement Kindergarten
Minor English Language Learner In Progress

EXPERIENCE
Elkton School District Elkton, SD
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3 Grade Student Teaching 01/2020-Upon completion
 Planned grade level designed lessons to meet state standards and developmentally appropriate
curriculum
 Led whole group and small group activities
 Managed classroom behaviors to promote and maintain positive classroom environment
 Assist in DIBELS & STARS testing
 Work to instill respect and responsibility in students
 Build relationships with students

Hillcrest Elementary Brookings, SD

3rd Grade Practicum August 2019-January 2019
 Observe and interact with students
 Conducting reading conferences and reading intervention
 Led large and small group instruction

SDSU Fishback Center Brookings, SD August 2018-May 2019

Kindergarten Student/Assistant Teacher
 Planned learning engagements designed to meet state standards and developmentally appropriate
curriculum
 Led whole group and inquiry based small group activities
 Wrote standards-based report cards
 Conducted parent teacher conferences

Medary Elementary Brookings, SD January 2018-May 2018

1st Grade Practicum
 Observed and interacted with students
 Lead large and small group instruction
SDSU Fishback Center Brookings, SD January 2017-May 2017
3&4 Assistant Preschool Teacher
 Assisted with inquiry-based learning
 Planned and executed one-on-one lessons with a focus student
 Performed individual assessments, such as Denver II
 Worked with a Reggio Emilia based philosophy

Peace Lutheran Childcare Center Brookings, SD August 2017-April 2018

Assistant Teacher
 Supervise and interact with children, give direction through classroom management
 Carry out developmentally appropriate practices
 Engage with children individually and in a group setting
 Develop relationships with students and families

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Playground Supervisor Brookings, SD August 2018-December 2018

Substitute Teacher Brookings, SD 2018-2019

Kindergarten Practicum Lennox, SD January 2018-March 2018

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 Service Learning Mission Trip Belize March 2017

COLLEGE AWARDS AND HONORS

 Dean’s List
 Kappa Delta Phi May 2019-Present

REFERENCES

Bethann Murphy
Mentor Teacher in Early Childhood Education Kristin Trygstad
Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Department 3rd Grade Teacher – Elkton School District
PC 137, Box 2218, South Dakota State University 508 Buffalo St.
Brookings, SD 57007 Elkton, SD 57026
Cell: (605) 864-1218 605-542-2541
Email: Bethann.murphy@sdstate.edu Email: Kristin.trygstad@k12.sd.us

Pam Nass
3rd Grade Teacher – Hillcrest Elementary Tyson & Kendra Langland
304 15th Ave 716 Harvey Dunn
Brookings, SD 57006 Brookings, SD 57006
Phone:605-696-4600 Cell: 605-695-0204 (Tyson)
Email: pam.nass@k12.sd.us