Olivia Bogan

Experience

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  The Charles River Center

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

  Recreational Aide

  - Facilitated activities for special needs children, including games, arts & crafts, cooking, outside activities, and field trips- Utilized communication devices (ex. iPads, personalized computers) to interact with children - Addressed behavioral needs and conflicts using safe and appropriate strategies- Communicated with parents and director about successes and setbacks of each child- Honored in 2016 as "Family Support Employee of the Year"

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2019

  Assistant Child Care Teacher

  - Supervised play areas and promoted positive, age-appropriate play for children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years- Collaborated with other assistant teachers to prepare classroom for lunch, rest time, and afternoon activities- Assisted lead teachers and director with special projects (ex. goodbye books, parent information bulletin boards, etc.) - Communicated with lead teachers about any behavioral concerns- Aided director in organizing family applications and preparing for EEC re-certifications Show less

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  Public Schools of Brookline

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Teacher Co-Op

  - Provided support in various classrooms (grades K-8), both as a substitute and an aide- Facilitated individualized literacy tutoring for ESL students- Monitored cafeteria and playground during lunch and recess times - Assisted supervisor with additional tasks (ex. MCAS & ACCESS testing organization, office work, etc.)

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  John Winthrop School for Young Children

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Assistant Teacher Co-Op, Young Toddlers

  - Supported the play and daily routines of children ages 15 months to 2 years- Prepared snacks and lunches, restocked classroom supplies, and ensured safety and cleanliness of classroom- Created several documentation boards for parents and caregivers- Participated in a PD seminar on sensory integration and motor development- Assisted teachers and administrators in preparing for a NAEYC accreditation visit

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  Transportation Children's Center

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Teacher Co-Op, Infants

  - Cared for infants ages 6-20 months and attended to their feeding, diapering, and sleeping needs- Engaged infants in opportunities for social interaction, gross motor learning, outdoor play, artistic expression, and musical enjoyment- Assisted director and co-teachers in planning for center reopening following COVID-19 closure

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  John Winthrop School for Young Children

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Toddler Extended Day Teacher & Program Assistant

  - Served as primary extended day teacher for children ages 2-3 - Prepared schedule of daily activities, including sensory play, outdoor experiences, materials exploration, and gross motor play- Communicated with morning teachers and parents regarding developmental progress of children- Fulfilled school orders for food, classroom supplies, and COVID-19 supplies

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  Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  - Collaborated with Associate Dean for Student Affairs (ADSA) to provide academic advising for 200+ current and prospective undergraduate students in the Education and Human Development program- Connected students with college faculty and staff, as well as University resources- Identified students in need of additional support and communicated with ADSA to address concerns- Supported Director of Undergraduate Student Services as she transitioned back into this role after maternity leave Show less - Assisted staff members with daily office management, including responding to student inquiries, managing ongoing projects, pulling and reviewing student records, and posting to social media- Collaborated with staff members to operate the Community Cares Food & Essentials Pantry- Trained, supervised, and mentored undergraduate work study students - Worked closely with staff members to plan, organize, and execute an on-campus book talk featuring Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack, author of The Privileged Poor Show less

  • Senior Office Assistant

    May 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2021 - May 2022
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  Public Schools of Brookline

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Teacher, Preschool

  - Assisted lead teachers in facilitating daily routines and learning centers- Documented observations of children's development and reflected upon evidence with supervising teacher- Mastered leadership over aspects of the day, including community meetings and read alouds

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  Cambridge Public Schools

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Student Teacher, Kindergarten

  - Collaborated with lead teachers to support students across core content areas- Developed and execute lesson plans in accordance with CAP requirements- Gradually assumed leadership over routines of the day, as directed by my supervising teacher- Observed and documented children's learning using a structured, mixed-methods approach

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  Boston Public Schools

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Teacher, 2nd Grade Inclusion

  - Collaborated with 2nd grade teaching team to deliver differentiated grade-level content across all academic areas- Gradually assumed leadership over science, literacy, spelling, and mathematics instruction- Completed a week-long leadership week, during which I assumed leadership over all lesson plans, routines, and activities- Participated in daily planning sessions with my supervising practitioner, during which we reviewed student progress and developed lesson plans accordingly

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  John Winthrop School for Young Children

  Dec 2022 - now

  Preschool Teacher

  - Collaborate directly with co-teacher to create a safe, nurturing school environment for preschool-aged children- Plan developmentally-appropriate learning provocations based upon children's continuously emerging interests - Communicate regularly with family members regarding children's development and caregivers' questions- Document childrens' learning via notes and photos, which are later compiled into a progress report for conferences