KYLER OLSON

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2033 N 4 St * Bismarck, ND 58501 * (701) 425-1550 * klolson2@umary.edu

Profile
Experienced in successfully working with Elementary Education students to develop their skills in order
to become successful individuals. Dedicated and student-focused professional who is committed to
providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Reliable and hardworking
educator who strives to improve on a daily basis along with all members of the school community in
order to meet the needs of students of the school.
Education

University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minor in Special Education
Deans List

Graduated April 2016

Certification

Certified to teach Elementary Education students

Teaching
Experience:

Student Teacher
Jan. 2016- April 2016
Third Grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, Mandan, ND
o Assumed all teaching responsibilities under the leadership of classroom
teacher. Helped design and facilitate weekly lesson plans and activities
in all subject areas for 3rd grade class of 19 students.
o Managed students by establishing an appropriate and comfortable
learning environment as well as earning respect through effective and
unique leadership techniques.
o Quickly formed relationships with students to grow their comfort level
around a male elementary teacher.
o Utilized various teaching strategies in order to encourage and engage
student participation.

grades 1-6

Practicum Teacher
Second Grade at St. Marys Grade School,
o Completed 20 volunteer hours in St. Marys Grade School for Block I
Practicum
o Attended IEP meeting for student with learning disability
o Attended PLCs with second grade teachers
o Taught required lessons for practicum in classroom for Music, Language
Arts, Art, and Physical Education
Fourth Grade at Centennial Elementary School, October-November 2015
o Completed 25 volunteer hours in Centennial Elementary School for
Block II Practicum
o Taught required lessons for practicum in classroom for Math, Reading,
Social Studies, Science, and Art
o Attended PLCs: creating plans for classroom instruction for upcoming
weeks and meeting with reading specialist to categorize students
o Observed and assisted with student placement based on Fountas and
Pinnell
o Developed and implemented lesson plans for the fourth grade classroom

Taught lesson plan in Social Students that was part of Project-Based

Learning process

Substitute Teacher- Obtained Substitute Teaching License in September 2015

Centennial Elementary School, Bismarck, ND
Simle Middle School, Bismarck, ND
Related
Experience:

Missouri River Education Cooperative

August 2015- Present
Mary Stark Elementary School, Mandan, ND
Program currently holds 32 students K-5, Mary Stark is a low SES school in Mandan,
ND
Planned and implemented activities using Mindworks curriculum for 15 students from
3rd-5th grade
Adapt planned instruction according to students needs; assisted students with
homework when my assistance was needed
Communicate with parents and assist with instructing parents for students tasks
Missouri Valley YMCA, Bismarck, ND
November 2009-present
Youth Sports Department
Itty Bitty Sports instructor:
o Instructed basic fundamentals in football, baseball, soccer, and basketball
for 3, 4, and 5 year-olds
Refereed youth basketball games for grades K-7
Nominated as a Cause Driven Leader by co-workers and supervisor
Youth Development Center
Assisted with students homework and instructed after school activities in the afterschool program
Camp Counselor for YMCA Summer Day Camp
June 2015-August 2015
Planned and organized daily activities for children grades K-6
Bismarck Parks and Recreation
Umpired baseball games in 13, 14, and 15 year old leagues

May 2009-present

Professional Student Education Association (SEA): 2013-present

Organizations: National Educational Association (NEA): 2013-present
South Central Reading Council (SCRC): 2015
Volunteer
Work:

Football coach in the Bismarck Midget Football League (5th and 6th graders) since 2013
Coached youth basketball at the YMCA since 2010
Assisted with Special Olympic Bowling Tournament

Activities:

Emerging Leaders Academy in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at the
University of Mary (2012-2016)
o Organization of students that are voted in by panel of professors
o Head of solicitation for fund raiser for Marine Cpl, Mark Haegele; we
raised $11,300
o Traveled to Lima and Cusco, Peru for senior class trip to explore the
culture and visit several different schools in Lima
o Attended and presented a lesson plan at the North Dakota Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education Conference

Played baseball for University of Mary Marauders (2012-2014)

References: Cathy Danielson

3rd Grade Teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, Mandan, ND

Cathy.danileson@msd1.org

(701) 391-2245
Cathy Schatz
4TH Grade Teacher at Miller Elementary, Bismarck, ND
cathy_schatz@bismarckschools.org
(701) 527-9111
Stephanie Falcon
Parent of children that I have tutored in past summers
sgrantier@hotmail.com
(701) 214-0968
LaCarra Larson
YMCA Youth Sports Director
Lacarra.larson@bismarckymca.org
(701) 212-6408