Olivia K.

Deighton

Education:

29960 Foxgrove Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

(248) 770-9610
olivia.deighton@myemail.indwes.edu
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Expected Graduation Date: December 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Education
Overall GPA: 3.4

Teaching Experience
Gjorce Petrov Municipality Skopje, Macedonia
(May 2014-June
2014)
Secondary Practicum
Taught English to Gratinka teachers as well as government employees in the city of Gjorce Petrov
Created and implemented a four week curriculum and management plans, uniquely designed
specifically for the students in each classroom setting
Eastbrook Elementary School Upland, IN
(Sept. 2013-Dec. 2013)
Elementary Practicum
Worked one-on-one with an ESL student from a kindergarten classroom two days a week
Participated in the mainstream classroom by aiding teacher as needed
Created and taught three lessons specifically designed for the ESL student
Assisted teacher with assessing students for their quarterly report card by conducting spelling tests
and alphabet recognition tests
Marion High School Marion, IN
(May 2013-June
2013)
Observation and Participation
Analyzed and observed teaching methods by observing multiple teachers working with ESL students
in a mainstream classroom.
Assisted the ESL teacher and students who came into the resource room with homework.
McCulloch Junior High Marion, IN
(Jan. 2013-April
2013)
Teachers Assistant- 8th grade Math
Worked one-on-one with students struggling to understand their pre-algebra homework.
Assessed student performance throughout the term using both summative and formative
assessments.
Lead and organized corporate learning activities for the students such as creating puzzles for
students to solve different math problems.
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Achievements
Student Education Association Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN
(Sept. 2013-April 2013)
Treasurer
Attended meetings, and kept track of the organizations funds and purchased necessary supplies needed
for meetings.
Member
(Sept. 2012- April 2012)
Attended monthly meetings that facilitated growth in my profession by establishing numerous
connections with fellow education majors.
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Intercultural Experience
Medical Service Trip Bamako, Mali, West Africa
(Feb. 2008; Mar. 2010; Apr. 2012; Aug. 2014)

Team Volunteer
Worked alongside locals and medical doctors by administering malaria tests, distributing medication,
and provided aid for wounded people in multiple villages