Christopher Olson Email & Phone Number

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

5 years teaching Python courses: * AP Computer Science Principles (programming concepts intro) * Explorations of Coding (on-level programming concepts intro) * Coding & Game Creation (second year course, Python & Java)5 years teaching Java courses: * AP Computer Science A * Coding & Game Creation (second year course, Python & Java)5 years teaching Mobile Applications Development for Android & iOS: * Android Studio, Swift, Unity3D, React Native, JavaScript1 year teaching Cybersecurity & Web Technologies (introductory course)Developed & customized in-house curriculum for multiple computer science coursesIncorporate multiple disciplines into computer science to demonstrate broad usage and applicationsSelected to be part of the State Steering Committee for developing documentation for the implementation of AP Computer Science Principles guidance and curriculum.Selected for Bentonville Public Schools Computer Science steering committee. Responsible for researching and selecting curriculum, developing relevant curriculum for 6 existing computer science classes and adding 2 additional classes. Classes include Mobile Applications Development (1-4), CS Programming (1-4), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Cybersecurity. Aligned all courses both vertically within the department and with junior high CS courses and horizontally amongst the courses for student pathways across four years.

Read through several hundred AP Computer Science Principles student responses over a 12 day period in June for the last three years.Compare student code and written responses to grading rubric and assign scores based on this comparison.

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Developed & taught lessons for business computer education courses: * Investigating Info. Sci & Systems Engineering: semester course introducing basic computer concepts * Enterprise Information Systems: year course in computing history, hardware & software development and introduction of programming concepts * Oracle Database: year course to teach & certify Oracle SQL * Computer Business Applications: year course to acquaint students with multiple office suites * Business Law: year course introducing students to laws and regulations businesses must follow, including mock trials with local law schoolExpanded state curriculum from Microsoft Office exclusivity to include four office suites to ensure students a diverse experienceCreated & Maintained class websites with integrated calendars and tools prior to widespread Learning Management Systems (LMS) usageMaintained detailed video and slide based lessons online for home useDevised innovative solutions to various educational technology issues as member of special school based tech teamCreated and delivered multiple computer and technology professional development sessions for teachers each year of employmentCollaborated with teachers in other disciplines to create interdisciplinary lessons benefiting multiple subjects to demonstrate the interdependency.Actively participated in ASCEND after school enrichment activity to help students increase their English and Math skills and to experience other disciplines not taught during the school day.

Remote

Traveled to assigned buildings throughout Arkansas, including schools and courthouses, to assess for compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act.Took digital photographs and video of the surveyed site and prepared detailed reports and including diagrams to enhance understanding of compliance issues at each site.

Little Rock, Ar & Jonesboro, Ar

Collaborated with local businesses to find employment positions that matched with Workforce Center clients.Revised, updated and facilitated the Jump Start Job Readiness Program, to assist unemployed people prepare to re-enter the workforce.Independently monitored and assessed the Summer Youth Program worksites for compliance with federal law and local guidelines.

Booneville, Mississippi, United States

Recruited local youth eligible for federal out-of-school program that assisted drop-outs to obtain employment or to enter the educational system.Independently developed a database to track enrolled youth as they progressed through the program and to use for verification of compliance with Federal guidelines.Created basic lesson plans for youth in core subjects, occupational skill sets and soft job skills, such as presentation, attire and attitude.

Mse, Education

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Trumpet Player in Wind Ensemble, Co-Chair Model United Nations