Kathryn Oller

2918 Mary Beth Lane Glen Allen, VA

(757) 870-6897 ollerkl@vcu.edu
Online Portfolio: http://kathrynoller.weebly.com
Objective: A dedicated elementary educator who develops interactive, engaging and differentiated lessons that actively
involves students in their own education.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education.
Masters of Teaching, Early Elementary Education, May 2015
Undergrad GPA: 3.63, Graduate GPA: 4.0
Certifications
Virginia Teaching License, May 2015
Child Abuse and Neglect, April 2014.
Teacher of Promise, 2015.
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching: Echo Lake Elementary: Grades 4 and 1, Henrico County Public School. Spring 2015.
o Encouraged home and school collaboration through open communication methods.
o Differentiated lessons in a collaboration classroom through student centered techniques.
Practicum C: Hening Elementary: Grade 2, Chesterfield County Public School. Fall 2014.
o Administered and graded assessments for Diagnostic Reading and Remediation Tutoring Clinic.
o Implemented engaging technology lessons to help build fluency, comprehension and phonics skills.
Practicum B: Fox Elementary: Grades 2 and 4, Richmond City Public School. Spring 2014.
o Taught interactive and engaging lessons in multiple subject areas across grade levels.
o Developed innovative and interactive bulletin boards for classroom and school hallway.
o Taught general education students as well as students with special needs in a mainstreamed inclusive
classroom.
Practicum A: Ratcliffe Elementary: Grade 2, Henrico County Public School. Fall 2013.
o Gained experience working in Title 1 school setting.
o Taught multicultural lessons through the arts.
Employment
VCU School of Education Deans Office, Student Worker, Richmond, VA, 09/2013- 01/2015

Acted as a resource for professionals and students in the School of Education.

VCU Residential Life and Housing, Resident Assistant, Richmond, VA, 08/2011-07/2014
Counseled Students with academic, personal and career concerns.
Developed a sense of community and belonging throughout residential hall.

Extracurricular and Volunteer Opportunities

Alternative Spring Break Site Leader: Give Kids the World 06/2014
o Volunteered through Make a Wish Foundation with children with terminal illnesses.
Alternative Spring Break Participant, 03/2012
o Volunteered at a camp for children with moderate to severe disabilities.
SpiritWorks Foundation For the Soul volunteer 2/2007-7/2010
o Camp Counselor for at risk children of Alcoholics and Drug Abusers.
Professional Organizations

 SVEA (Student Virginia Education Association) Member, 01/01/2015-present