Ashley O. Tutor Profile

Tutor Personal Information

Name:	Ashley O.
Gender:	Female		Age:	22-25

Tutoring Style and/or Experience

My name is Ashley Olson and I am a graduate from Brigham Young University’s history teaching program. I also have a background in math. I am passionate about teaching and am dedicated to the success of my students. I enjoy working with the youth of today and would like to contribute to your student's success. I provide variety in instruction and assessment to cater to diverse learners. I believe in providing higher level thinking opportunities in the classroom and interactive learning including hands on activities to get the students involved in the curriculum. I bring the experience of living abroad; I lived in Hungary for a year and a half as I performed service for my church. As a result of this experience I also speak Hungarian.

For the past year I have been working at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, MA. I teach 9th and 10th grade U.S. and World history classes. I have tried to provide a variety of experiences to teach the students by using technology, projects, guest speakers, field trips, film clips, supplemental reading, and group oriented work. Along with covering the curriculum, I have tried to raise awareness in my classes on how the students can get involved in their communities and make a difference in society. I have tried to raise awareness on career opportunities that deal with such topics as well for the students to consider. I have also worked hard to expand the opportunities of the students. This school offers close to no electives and absolutely nothing musical. I started a chorus and music program at the school to help the students broaden their experience through music. I had the opportunity in my student teaching experience to team teach Utah history. We worked closely with our cooperating teacher and had weekly meetings with professors on campus to discuss new ideas and issues in the classroom. Through these experiences I came to realize just how valuable an asset collaborating with fellow educators and community can be.

I would like to contribute my skills to your organization and the students of the area. I am committed to helping today’s youth and I would enjoy the opportunity to work with students on a more individual level.

Thank you for your time,
Ashley Olson

Tutoring Fee and Tutors Availability

Grades Tutored:	Junior High School, High School
Days Available:	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Contract Availability:	Long Term or Open-Ended Tutoring Commitments.
Tutoring Rates:	$15.00 to $60.00
Sliding Scale:	This tutor offers a sliding scale for students with economic hardships.

Tutor Background

Time Spent Tutoring:	1-2 years
Students Tutored:	10-25 students
Special/Focus Groups:
Educational Level:	Bachelors
Major:	History education
School:	Brigham Young University
Awards	ASHLEY OLSON 111 MT. VERNON ST. • MALDEN, MA 02148 PHONE (801) 232-1928 • E-MAIL ASHLEYOLSON28@GMAIL.COM EDUCATION BACHELORS OF ARTS, History Teaching Mathematics: core classes completed, seeking certification through district help. 2001- 2007 Brigham Young University Provo, UT WORK EXPERIENCE August 2007- Present Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Malden, MA HISTORY TEACHER • 9th and 10th grade United States and World history • Chorus director/ advisor • Key club advisor January 2007- May 2007 Oak Canyon Junior High Lindon, UT STUDENT TEACHER • 7th grade Utah history team teaching • Observing math classes • Participating in collaboration workshops on BYU campus once a week September 2006- December 2006 Mountain View High School Orem, UT PRACTICUM • 10th -12th grade U.S., AP U.S., and World History taught and observed May 2006- August 2006 International Down and Feather Laboratory Salt Lake City, UT June 1999- August 2001 LAB TECHNICIAN • Performed quality control analysis on commercial down and feather samples June 2004 – December 2005 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Budapest, Hungary MISSIONARY • Hungarian speaking, writing, and reading • Taught English classes to Hungarians of all ages and backgrounds • Gained such skills as teaching, working with a language barrier, and adapting to different cultural backgrounds May 2002 – January 2003 Walt Disney World Orlando, FL MERCHANDISING INTERN • Gained skills in the policies and procedures of the Disney Company, how to foster good customer relations, and provide effective customer service RELATED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS • Inventing America Workshop as Tsongas Historical Center in Lowell attendee • Phi Alpha Theta Member, the honors society for history at BYU • President of the service club at East High School • Choir: competed in state competition, all state choir, and member of top choir at East High School • Swimming: competed in state competition and lettered • Lacrosse • Water polo • Piano: 12 years of instruction • Ballet: 7 years • Presidential Service Award
Teacher Certification:	Yes, Certified as a Teacher