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Ann O'Dell

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and tenacious teacher with more than thirty years of experience. Skilled in differentiated instruction, classroom management and individualized education plans.

An adaptable professional with a strong background in special education, dyslexia and autism. Demonstrates expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroooms.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher/ Dept. Chairperson

Houston ISD
Houston, TX
01.1995 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Adapted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessment data.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on special education techniques.
  • Provided academic,behavioral and social emotional support for students in need.

Dyslexia Clinician

Texas Reading Institute
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading levels and needs.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary.
  • Explicit instruction given to students with identified Dyslexia or other reading problems.
  • Parental instruction given during lesson to encourage home involvement in reading program

Reading Interventionist

Literacy Now
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 05.2024

Conducted ongoing assessments of students to determine current level of performance.

Delivered daily reading instruction to small groups, 4 students, based on recorded individual needs.

  • Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Pk-6, Special Education

Richmond College, CUNY
Staten Island, NY
01-1972

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Richmond College, CUNY
Staten Island, NY
01-1972

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

City College of New York
New York, NY
01-1970

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management/record keeping
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans
  • Self Motivated
  • Dyslexia trained (Neihaus and Texas Reading Institute
  • In depth knowledge of autism
  • ESL Certified

Certification

Certifications in : Texas

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education-pk-6

Special Education pk-12

ESL (English as a second language)

Timeline

Dyslexia Clinician

Texas Reading Institute
08.2024 - 03.2025

Reading Interventionist

Literacy Now
08.2015 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher/ Dept. Chairperson

Houston ISD
01.1995 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Education Pk-6, Special Education

Richmond College, CUNY

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Richmond College, CUNY

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

City College of New York