Nicole Olson

710 S. Hardy Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 227-2696

nrolson@asu.edu

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Mary Lou Fulton School of Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

December 2016
GPA 3.94

Awards/Honors
New American University Scholar-Provosts Award (4 years)
Dr. J Charles Santa Cruz Scholarship-Fall 2013

Deans List-Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship- Fall 2013

Projects
Service-Learning Portfolio
Fall 2014
Developed a 50-page portfolio that combined learning objectives and service projects in order to bridge the gap between
education and community service.
Created an idea focused on making reading and writing more engaging through civic engagement by producing a lesson
plan, service activities, and discussions

Student Teaching
Teacher Candidate, Whitman Elementary School, Mesa, AZ
January 2016-Present
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Collaborate with mentor teacher daily in order to create and implement lesson plans to 4 grade students in all subject
areas
Attend Professional Development workshops with district and school staff to discuss district initiatives, testing
strategies, and to develop and enhance curriculum
Teach students subject specific content that aligns to Arizona State Standards using multiple teaching strategies

Internships
Teaching Intern, CI Waggoner Elementary, Tempe, AZ
August 2015-Present
Teaching Intern, Whitman Elementary, Mesa, AZ
January 2015-May 2015
Teaching Intern, Aguilar Elementary, Tempe, AZ
August 2014- December 2014
Teaching Intern, Patterson Elementary, Gilbert, AZ
January 2014- May 2014
Instructed class of 20 to 25 students in the areas of math, science and language arts by preparing lessons and activities
focused on Common Core Standards
Engaged in small group discussion with 3-4 students at a time to help supervisor teach curriculum
Observed each individual student during discussions in order to measure and determine what level of proficiency they
were at, and support their learning
Implemented lesson plans using the gradual release model in order to properly model lesson for students
Collaborated with mentor teacher in order to provide appropriate and effective teaching to students
Taught a range of subjects adjusting to a diversity of learning styles in order to create individualized work

Professional Experience
Lead Career Peer Advisor
August 2014-Present
Career Peer Advisor
August 2013-Present
ASU Career Services, Tempe, AZ
Plan and implement weekly staff meetings with lead peers from all four locations in order to create a one university
environment
Promoted to Lead Peer advisor who trains, supervises, and assists other peers in daily work and projects
Supervise and communicate with 15 peers in daily work and delegate tasks to create an effective work flow in the office
Provide information, assistance and exceptional customer service to students, alumni, faculty, employers and community
members on the telephone, online and in-person.
Support and promote High Impact Careers initiatives, which include AmeriCorps, Teach for America, Peace Corps and
Entrepreneurship by being a High Impact Liaison

Offer information, materials, and conduct presentations on Career Services to small and large groups such as ASU clubs,
student organizations and classes, and other outreach events.

Advise traditional and non-traditional, undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of resume/cover letter writing,
finding internships/jobs, and interviewing.

Certifications
Fingerprint Clearance Card

September 2013