Rebecca Briggs Olivares
English Teacher and Co-Chair of the English Department at Joplin High School- Claim this Profile
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Leslie Salley
I've known Becky as a colleague and as a teacher for nearly a decade. Each time I talk with her, I come away with a new understanding of composition, language, literature, and teaching. Becky has a knack for making people comfortable with themselves and with her. She then uses that comfort level to teach, even when she isn't in front of a classroom. That talent is one that teachers of all disciplines strive for, but Becky comes by it naturally. I give my strongest recommendation for Becky Briggs Olivares.
Witt Salley
Rebecca Briggs Olivares is undoubtedly one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of and instructional ability in rhetoric and composition are superior. She is such an excellent community college instructor because she knows how to meet the needs of a wide range of student ability levels, from developmental education and ESL to advanced composition students. Rebecca also comes with an extensive repertoire of instructional techniques and tools, including active learning strategies, strong instructional technology skills, and a true gift for providing the kind of assessment and feedback that push students to do their best work. Rebecca regularly goes above and beyond what is required of her to help students succeed in her classes. She shares both copious amounts of her time and examples of own writing to demonstrate that writing is a lifelong learning process. As trite as it may be to say, Rebecca has a contagious enthusiasm for her subject matter and is quite inspiring in the classroom, possessing an unequaled ability to motivate students. She is one of those memorable instructors to whom students readily point as an inspiration and as a source of their success. In short, Rebecca takes the difficult job of teaching writing very seriously and believes in the transformational power of education. There are not many people I would recommend absolutely without reservations, but Rebecca falls quite comfortably in that category. She would be a credit to any writing program.
Leslie Salley
I've known Becky as a colleague and as a teacher for nearly a decade. Each time I talk with her, I come away with a new understanding of composition, language, literature, and teaching. Becky has a knack for making people comfortable with themselves and with her. She then uses that comfort level to teach, even when she isn't in front of a classroom. That talent is one that teachers of all disciplines strive for, but Becky comes by it naturally. I give my strongest recommendation for Becky Briggs Olivares.
Witt Salley
Rebecca Briggs Olivares is undoubtedly one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of and instructional ability in rhetoric and composition are superior. She is such an excellent community college instructor because she knows how to meet the needs of a wide range of student ability levels, from developmental education and ESL to advanced composition students. Rebecca also comes with an extensive repertoire of instructional techniques and tools, including active learning strategies, strong instructional technology skills, and a true gift for providing the kind of assessment and feedback that push students to do their best work. Rebecca regularly goes above and beyond what is required of her to help students succeed in her classes. She shares both copious amounts of her time and examples of own writing to demonstrate that writing is a lifelong learning process. As trite as it may be to say, Rebecca has a contagious enthusiasm for her subject matter and is quite inspiring in the classroom, possessing an unequaled ability to motivate students. She is one of those memorable instructors to whom students readily point as an inspiration and as a source of their success. In short, Rebecca takes the difficult job of teaching writing very seriously and believes in the transformational power of education. There are not many people I would recommend absolutely without reservations, but Rebecca falls quite comfortably in that category. She would be a credit to any writing program.
Leslie Salley
I've known Becky as a colleague and as a teacher for nearly a decade. Each time I talk with her, I come away with a new understanding of composition, language, literature, and teaching. Becky has a knack for making people comfortable with themselves and with her. She then uses that comfort level to teach, even when she isn't in front of a classroom. That talent is one that teachers of all disciplines strive for, but Becky comes by it naturally. I give my strongest recommendation for Becky Briggs Olivares.
Witt Salley
Rebecca Briggs Olivares is undoubtedly one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of and instructional ability in rhetoric and composition are superior. She is such an excellent community college instructor because she knows how to meet the needs of a wide range of student ability levels, from developmental education and ESL to advanced composition students. Rebecca also comes with an extensive repertoire of instructional techniques and tools, including active learning strategies, strong instructional technology skills, and a true gift for providing the kind of assessment and feedback that push students to do their best work. Rebecca regularly goes above and beyond what is required of her to help students succeed in her classes. She shares both copious amounts of her time and examples of own writing to demonstrate that writing is a lifelong learning process. As trite as it may be to say, Rebecca has a contagious enthusiasm for her subject matter and is quite inspiring in the classroom, possessing an unequaled ability to motivate students. She is one of those memorable instructors to whom students readily point as an inspiration and as a source of their success. In short, Rebecca takes the difficult job of teaching writing very seriously and believes in the transformational power of education. There are not many people I would recommend absolutely without reservations, but Rebecca falls quite comfortably in that category. She would be a credit to any writing program.
Leslie Salley
I've known Becky as a colleague and as a teacher for nearly a decade. Each time I talk with her, I come away with a new understanding of composition, language, literature, and teaching. Becky has a knack for making people comfortable with themselves and with her. She then uses that comfort level to teach, even when she isn't in front of a classroom. That talent is one that teachers of all disciplines strive for, but Becky comes by it naturally. I give my strongest recommendation for Becky Briggs Olivares.
Witt Salley
Rebecca Briggs Olivares is undoubtedly one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of and instructional ability in rhetoric and composition are superior. She is such an excellent community college instructor because she knows how to meet the needs of a wide range of student ability levels, from developmental education and ESL to advanced composition students. Rebecca also comes with an extensive repertoire of instructional techniques and tools, including active learning strategies, strong instructional technology skills, and a true gift for providing the kind of assessment and feedback that push students to do their best work. Rebecca regularly goes above and beyond what is required of her to help students succeed in her classes. She shares both copious amounts of her time and examples of own writing to demonstrate that writing is a lifelong learning process. As trite as it may be to say, Rebecca has a contagious enthusiasm for her subject matter and is quite inspiring in the classroom, possessing an unequaled ability to motivate students. She is one of those memorable instructors to whom students readily point as an inspiration and as a source of their success. In short, Rebecca takes the difficult job of teaching writing very seriously and believes in the transformational power of education. There are not many people I would recommend absolutely without reservations, but Rebecca falls quite comfortably in that category. She would be a credit to any writing program.
Experience
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Joplin High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher and Co-Chair of the English Department
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Aug 2021 - Present
Courses taught: Dual Credit Composition 101 & 102 (through Missouri Southern State University), English IV, English III, English III College Prep, English II Courses taught: Dual Credit Composition 101 & 102 (through Missouri Southern State University), English IV, English III, English III College Prep, English II
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Crowder College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct English Instructor
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Jan 2009 - Present
English 101 and English 102 in seated, hybrid, and online formats. English 101 and English 102 in seated, hybrid, and online formats.
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English Department Chair & Instructor
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Aug 2007 - May 2021
Courses taught include English I, Freshman English; English IA, Accelerated Freshman English; English IV, Senior English; Introduction to Creative Writing; Creative Writing; ACT Prep; AP Literature and Composition; Reading Workshop; English III: Research and Writing; English III: Research and Writing, Honors; English 101/102 Dual Credit, Crowder College. Courses taught include English I, Freshman English; English IA, Accelerated Freshman English; English IV, Senior English; Introduction to Creative Writing; Creative Writing; ACT Prep; AP Literature and Composition; Reading Workshop; English III: Research and Writing; English III: Research and Writing, Honors; English 101/102 Dual Credit, Crowder College.
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Missouri Southern State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director, Educational Talent Search
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Nov 2006 - Aug 2007
Oversaw recruiting and selecting of students for the project; established and maintained working relationships with other campus, community, and target school personnel; maintained a caseload of 150 ETS student; oversaw record keeping of ETS students, administered diagnostic tools and examined test data to determine individual service needs; compiled annual and interim performance and budget reports; advised ETS students on social, academic, financial, and career issues and provided referrals if necessary; wrote an Individual Plan of Action for each student in the caseload and chart each student’s progress toward graduation; oversaw project evaluation; promoted positive institutional climate by serving on campus committees as requested; ensured compliance with Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and other federal regulations; and acted as a liaison between the Project and the US Department of Education. Show less
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Per-Course Instructor, Project STAY
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
Courses taught include CE 298, College Learning Strategies; EDUC 298, Tutor Training Class; COMM 298/BUS 298, Leadership and Professional Development.
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Academic Support Specialist, Project STAY
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2006
Coordinated the TRiO tutoring program, including recruitment and training of 20+ student tutors; served as an advisor to 70+ students each semester to supplement academic and financial aid advising; taught developmental and professional development classes; coordinated study groups, developmental math classes, and the project Blackboard site; interviewed potential project students; and administered diagnostic tools to determine academic need.
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Ozarks Technical Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct English Instructor
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
Courses taught include ENG 40, Introduction to Reading & Grammar; ENG 050, Introduction to Composition; ENG 101, Composition I; ENG 102, Composition II. Courses taught include ENG 40, Introduction to Reading & Grammar; ENG 050, Introduction to Composition; ENG 101, Composition I; ENG 102, Composition II.
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Missouri State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Per-Course English Instructor
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
Courses taught include ENG 100, Introduction to College Composition, and ENG 110, Writing I.
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Writing Center Tutor
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Aug 2001 - May 2004
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, English Department
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Aug 2000 - May 2002
Courses taught included ENG 110, Writing I.
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Crowder College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Admissions Counselor, Enrollment Manager, & Student Advisor
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Sep 1997 - Jun 2000
Responsible for student recruitment; student advisement for both undeclared students and incoming freshman; creation and maintenance of the prospective student database; collection of student retention information and projection; management of the Missouri A+ schools funding program; the Student Ambassador scholarship program; and creation of advisement materials.
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Per-Course Instructor, Admissions Office
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Aug 1998 - May 2000
Courses taught include ORI 100, Orientation to College, and ELI 55, Grammar I for Non-Native Speakers.
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Education
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2008 - 2010
Missouri State University
Secondary Certification, Secondary Education -
2000 - 2002
Missouri State University
M.A., Writing (Emphasis in Composition & Rhetoric) -
1991 - 1994
William Jewell College
B.A., English & History -
1993 - 1993
Harlaxton College
International Study, Language -
William Jewell College
Bachelor's Degree in English & History, English Language and Literature, General
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