Andrea Osbon
Talent,OR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute
Southern Oregon Education Service District
01.2025 - Current
- Substitute for Educational assistance and Janitorial services in the Ashland and Medford districts. Have worked as a floating EA helping in multiple classrooms in one shift, a one-on-one for a student spending the full day with them, and janitorial night shift services.
- SOESD HR-specialist-Substitute Services - Wendy Darrough, email: Wendy_Darrough@soesd.k12.or.us
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and facilitated student engagement during lessons.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Educational Assistant SPED
Walker Elementary School
Ashland, OR
01.2025 - Current
- Currently working at Walker Elementary. I am specifically the SPED EA for the SPED classroom. I create and teach small lessons to 2-5 students. These include grade-level reading, math, and social-emotional learning. I am also one-on-one with certain students who need that extra support during classroom assignments and recess.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for diverse learning styles in the classroom.
- Monitored and documented student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to support students facing challenges during instructional time.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate a structured learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on effective teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Managed resources efficiently by organizing materials, tracking inventory, and preparing resources necessary for daily instruction.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Research Assistant: Wildlife Camera Trapping
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
04.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted with everything related to the camera trapping project for the wildlife overpass. This consisted of cleaning the camera view area, such as removal of grasses, shrubs, and branches within camera view, regular SD collection, timelapse photo/video identification and megadetector, and data analysis.
- Have presented findings in a poster session and research symposium.
- Reference- Dr. Karen Magor, email: magerk@sou.edu, Work Phone- 541-552-6850
- Poster: Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society 2025 Conference
- 2025 Friends of The Cascade- Siskiyou National Monument Research Symposium.
- YouTube Video of Presentation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEmoNUJQWWA
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Analyzed complex data sets to uncover critical insights, driving direction of research projects.
- Elevated team's research capabilities by conducting comprehensive training sessions on advanced analytical software.
- Identified and resolved data discrepancies, ensuring highest level of accuracy in research outcomes.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Food Forest Specialist
SOU Farm
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsible for all duties in the SOU farm's food forest, which consisted of irrigation work, harvesting of all fruit trees, pruning, and taking care of all plants located in the food forest. Pest management with insects and animals harming trees. The main goal is to create an ecosystem within the orchard that allows for trees and other plants to grow.
- Reference- Zhu Parker, email: parkerj4@sou.edu
- Conducted regular assessments of plant health in the food forest to identify issues.
- Assisted in implementing sustainable practices for water usage and soil management.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
Property Caretaker
Private Residence
Eugene, OR
02.2023 - 09.2023
- The main source of help for property owners. Jobs ranged from plumbing, janitor work, pouring concrete, roof cleaning, orchard, maintenance, and extermination.
- Took care of all plants on the property and was in charge of produce on the property.
- Reference- Jon Doornink, Phone # 541-998-9906
- Performed minor repairs as needed by utilizing a diverse skill set in areas like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting.
- Addressed maintenance needs for multiple properties quickly for smooth, professional tenant support.
- Landscaped grounds and maintained appearance by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers and shrubs.
- Built positive professional tenant relationships for high satisfaction levels.
- Maintained smart property exteriors by cleaning and repairing gutters, windows and doors.
- Coordinated with property owners to prioritize repairs, upgrades, and renovations in alignment with their goals.
- Spearheaded seasonal preparations such as winterizing plumbing systems or conducting summer landscaping updates.
- Managed routine cleaning schedules, contributing to a consistently clean and welcoming living environment for tenants.
Animal Caretaker
Private Client
Florence, OR
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Took care of multiple animals at a time. Jobs consisted of grooming, medication, feeding, and overall health.
- Reference- Bob and Cindy Orr, Phone # 541-991-3398
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
- Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
Roof Construction
Private Residence
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Redid roof shingles for a ranch property.
- Minimized delays in construction schedules by effectively coordinating with other trades on site.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines during construction tasks.
- Improved construction efficiency by assisting in the preparation and organization of work sites.
Education
Highschool Diploma - undefined
01-2021
Bachelor's in Sciences - Environmental Science & Policy
Southern Oregon University
01-2025
Timeline
Substitute
Southern Oregon Education Service District
01.2025 - Current
Educational Assistant SPED
Walker Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Research Assistant: Wildlife Camera Trapping
Southern Oregon University
04.2024 - 06.2026
Food Forest Specialist
SOU Farm
01.2024 - 01.2025
Animal Caretaker
Private Client
06.2023 - 07.2023
Property Caretaker
Private Residence
02.2023 - 09.2023
Roof Construction
Private Residence
05.2022 - 05.2022
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Bachelor's in Sciences - Environmental Science & Policy
Southern Oregon University
Custom
- Tutoring, 2017, 2019, Organized multiple tutoring programs for high school students. Initially, I was the only tutor, but the program expanded to include multiple tutors working at different hours of the day.
- Park/ Forest clean up, 2015, 2019, Helped clean up trash and invasive plants in parks and local forests.
- Archery instructor, 2018, 2018, Helped as a camp supervisor for a local Middle school camp. Helped mainly with licensed adults to teach archery.