Zoey Olson
Johnsville Elementary School
Shoreview
4
years of professional experience
Accomplished, MN-licensed Elementary Educator with 4 years of experience in data-driven instruction within elementary and Title 1 settings. Expertise in enhancing early literacy and math proficiency through targeted interventions and differentiated design. Strong background in supporting English Learners and diverse populations while fostering collaborative relationships with PLCs, families, and community stakeholders.
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
10 Months- Analyzed student performance data to design and implement tiered intervention strategies (MTSS/RTI), resulting in a 20% increase in reading fluency scores from fall to winter.
- Cultivated positive classroom culture for 25+ diverse learners through implementation of Catalyst positive behavior frameworks, enhancing student engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborated in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to align 4th-grade math and language arts curriculum with Minnesota Academic Standards, sharing best practices to improve instructional strategies.
- Facilitated transparent communications and progress reporting for diverse families, achieving 95% participation in parent-teacher conferences, strengthening home-school connections.
- Managed sensitive, transparent communications and progress reporting for a diverse portfolio of families, achieving 95% participation in parent-teacher conferences.
General Education Teacher - EL Summer Program
- Co-taught and delivered intensive, small-group math and reading instruction to 30 Multilingual Learners across grades K-5 to drive language acquisition and prevent summer learning loss.
- Collaborated with EL specialists to design and execute weekly thematic units (e.g., World Cup, Fairytales, Beach, Camping) embedding vocabulary development and literacy skills to enhance student engagement.
- Differentiated core literacy and math concepts across developmental spectrum (K-5), fostering language confidence and promoting academic engagement.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
2 Years 9 Months- Managed classroom of 16–24 students, fostering community focused on respect and academic growth.
- Designed and executed engaging, standards-based lesson plans in math, reading, science, and social studies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Designed and executed engaging, standards-based lesson plans across math, reading, science, and social studies.
- Taught 3rd Grade (2022–2023) and 4th Grade (2023–2025), collaborating on building-level committees to advance school-wide literacy initiatives.
Education
Masters - Education Technology & Instructional Design
Bachelors - Elementary Education (K-6)
High School Diploma
Skills
Family engagement
Continuous improvement
Teaching mathematics
Student engagement
Inclusive education
Data analysis
Experiential learning
Team-based instruction
Timeline
General Education Teacher - EL Summer Program
Minnetonka Public Schools
07.2026 - 07.2026Read More
4th Grade Teacher
Johnsville Elementary School
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Westwood View Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2025Read More
Wayzata High School
High School Diploma
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University of Kansas
Bachelors from Elementary Education (K-6)
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Western Governors University
Masters from Education Technology & Instructional Design
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