Cynthia O'Dea
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate and resourceful professional with a strong background in education, community outreach, and mental health support. Experienced in crisis intervention through two years of volunteer work at Agora Crisis Center, providing support via hotline and online chat rooms. Developed a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, grief, and emotional support. Strong communication and program coordination skills, developed through various educational roles. ASIST and Green Zone training further enhance the ability to respond effectively to individuals in crisis and connect them with necessary mental health resources. Equipped with a BA in Psychology and currently pursuing an MS in Forensic Psychology, offering a blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to support community outreach initiatives. Committed to promoting healing and resilience in communities affected by tragedy and violence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9-10 English Language Arts Teacher
La Academia De Esperanza
Albuquerque, NM
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
9-12 English Language Arts Teacher
Robert F. Kennedy Charter High School
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lesson plans to address unique needs of each learner.
- Created differentiated lesson plans for grades 9-12.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Student Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Highland High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted with teaching Honors English class.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
E-Commerce Clerk
Kroger
Smith's Food And Drug
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures and software tools effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2025
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Creativity
Certification
- New Mexico Teaching License with Language Arts Endorsement - 07/2023
- Agora Crisis Center Volunteer of the Month - 03/2019
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - 05/2019
- Green Zone Training - 05/2019
Hobbies
- Writing poetry and novels
- Watching documentaries and the news
- Fostering dogs
- Traveling
Timeline
9-10 English Language Arts Teacher
La Academia De Esperanza
08.2024 - Current
9-12 English Language Arts Teacher
Robert F. Kennedy Charter High School
07.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022
E-Commerce Clerk
Kroger
07.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico