Alicia Odrzywolski
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator from East Irondequoit Central School District, adept in curriculum development and technology integration. Excelled in fostering student engagement and critical thinking, enhancing cultural awareness, and serving diverse communities. Demonstrated proficiency in differentiated instruction and classroom management, significantly improving student analytical skills and literacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
East Irondequoit Central School District
09.2007 - Current
- Served as curriculum leader for the middle school department, helping to align department decisions to building and district goals.
- In addition to teaching ELA 7&8, I taught AVID elective sections.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating young adult literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher
Buffalo City School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Curriculum Design And Instruction - Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR08.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - English Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- State teaching credential
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Lesson Planning
- Performance Assessments
- Student-Centered Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Technology Integration
Certification
NYS Professional Certification, English 7-12
Additional Information
Participated in AVID trainings and part of the AVID site team which works to implement AViD strategies and curriculum building wide.
Hosted student teachers and observers, providing instruction and guidance.
Served as a demonstration classroom for district initiatives.
Service as a Literacy Leader, providing literacy and writing strategies to fellow teachers.
Timeline
Teacher
East Irondequoit Central School District
09.2007 - Current
Teacher
Buffalo City School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Curriculum Design And Instruction - Education
Concordia University
Bachelor Of Arts - English Education
SUNY College At Brockport
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