JOSHUA OLIVER
Summary
Secondary theology educator, curriculum designer, and coach with four years of experience helping high school students engage complex ideas, communicate thoughtfully, and grow as leaders. Builds rigorous, discussion-driven learning environments marked by intellectual curiosity, charitable disagreement, and clear expectations. Completing a B.A. in Religious Studies while working full time, demonstrating disciplined scholarship, initiative, and dependable follow-through.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach
Pittsburgh Christian Academy
Duquesne
11.2022 - Current
- Planned and led practices emphasizing individual fundamentals, game strategy, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship to enhance player development.
- Provided individual and team feedback while organizing activities to strengthen trust, accountability, and group cohesion among players.
Teacher, Scripture & Theology
Pittsburgh Christian Academy
Duquesne
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Designed and taught original high school courses in Scripture, theology, church history, and philosophy, translating complex primary texts into clear, age-appropriate instruction.
- Created lesson plans, assessments, debates, close-reading exercises, and reflective practices that strengthened student analysis, writing, and participation.
- Established a classroom culture of intellectual curiosity, charitable disagreement, and clear expectations, encouraging students to ask serious questions and defend ideas thoughtfully.
- Mentored students through leadership opportunities and supported their academic, personal, and spiritual formation.
In-Home Caregiver
Private Household
White Oak
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided consistent, compassionate in-home care while managing meal planning, food preparation, household routines, and day-to-day needs.
- Earned trust through patience, attentiveness, discretion, and dependable follow-through.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2027
Skills
- Athletic Training
- Secondary Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Discussion Facilitation
- Writing & Critical Thinking
- Student Mentorship
- Classroom & Team Leadership
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Primary-Source Teaching
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Private Household
08.2024 - 08.2025
Basketball Coach
Pittsburgh Christian Academy
11.2022 - Current
Teacher, Scripture & Theology
Pittsburgh Christian Academy
08.2022 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Florida International University