Olivia Reny
First Grade Teacher at Adam J. Lewis Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate (1-6)
Department for EducationMar, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Adam J. Lewis Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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First Grade Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Teach first grade in an independent school that aims to close the achievement gap for underserved students through rich, experiential, and creative learning and deep family engagement • Utilize a “constructivist” approach to education through a blending of the ideas from Montessori, Piaget, and Reggio Emilia • Collaborate with grade-level team to develop and organize daily lesson in phonics, reading, writing, math, and thematic study • Establish positive and nurturing learning environment using Yale's RULER and the Responsive Classroom model • Supervise after-school program activities
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First and Second Grade Teacher
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May 2018 - Present
• Teaching at a rigorous 6-week Summer Academy and weekly Saturday Academy during the school year• Established positive classroom environment through social-emotional learning curriculum in conjunction with Harvard EASEL Lab• Collaborated with grade-level team to develop and organize interactive read-alouds, guided reading, writing, and math lessons• Administered STAR reading and math assessments• Advised and supported the classroom interns and volunteers• Attended seminars in professional development focused in curriculum, social-emotional learning, and parent communication• Provided weekly tutoring and homework help over Zoom
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PreKindergarten Intern
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Jun 2017 - May 2018
• Intern for a rigorous 6-week academic summer program in a prekindergarten classroom• Collaborated and assisted in enrichment classes, including yoga, art, sports, robotics, and science• Led morning meetings and mindfulness practices• Provided small group instruction in early math and literacy skills
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Greens Farms Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lower School Associate Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
• Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and organize daily lesson in reading, writing, math, and social studies• Established positive learning environment using the Responsive Classroom model• Collaborated and assist in specialized areas, including science and technology • Participated in parent communication through the design and updating of classroom blog, parent-teacher conferences, and writing of narrative progress reports• Partook in admissions open house events and new student screenings• Attended faculty meetings and seminars in professional development 2nd Grade Associate Teacher (2016-2017)• Planned and taught daily social studies and handwriting lessons• Provided small group instruction in phonics and book clubs• Provided math enrichment instruction to a small group1st Grade Associate Teacher (2017-2019)• Taught writing lessons and provided small group instruction during writer's workshop• Conducted handwriting and phonemic awareness lessons using the Wilson Fundations program• Led guided reading groups focusing on the development of fluency and the recognition of story elements• Collaborated with students to develop a lower school assembly presentation on GFA’s Seed to Table program and friendship
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Assistant Track And Field Coach
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
• Trained athletes in sprints and hurdles during practices and meets• Coached multiple athletes to league championship participation and medaling
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After Care
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
• Supervised 5-10 children in after school day care program twice a week• Provided homework help and planed afternoon activities
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After School Clubs
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
• Designed and directed after school clubs focused in art, cooking, and dance for grades k-4• Supervised pre-club and post-club care
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Monkey C Monkey Do
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Course Facilitator
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May 2014 - Aug 2016
• Trained in and performed emergency rescues on ropes course and zip lines • Assisted in the training of new staff members • Emphasized communication between staff members and guests for insurance of safety on aerial ropes course • Interacted with and assisted guests on course and in ground school to ensure safe and positive experience • Trained in and performed emergency rescues on ropes course and zip lines • Assisted in the training of new staff members • Emphasized communication between staff members and guests for insurance of safety on aerial ropes course • Interacted with and assisted guests on course and in ground school to ensure safe and positive experience
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Trinity College - Hartford
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Sociology Department teaching assistant in "Individual and Society"• Provided exam and project preparation for students• Graded assignments• Assisted professor in class, with assignment creation, and office filing
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Student Caller
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
• Fundraised for Annual Trinity Fund and Trinity Athletics• Updated parents and alumni on Trinity happenings over the phone
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Office Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
• Reorganized and updated referral reference logs • Reformatted patient information handouts • Reorganized and updated referral reference logs • Reformatted patient information handouts
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Hartford Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Lactation Consultant Office Intern
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
• Designed and conducted follow-up phone questionnaire program for recent patients • Compiled information to create reference of home-healthcare lactation services • Designed and conducted follow-up phone questionnaire program for recent patients • Compiled information to create reference of home-healthcare lactation services
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Trinity College-Hartford
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/ Minor in Women and Gender Studies, Sociology, WMGS -
2017 - 2019
University of Bridgeport
Master's Degree, Elementary Education -
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Sociology, Junior Fall Term -
2008 - 2012
Gardiner Area High School
High School Diploma
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