Deborah O'Dell
Jay,OK
Summary
Professional educator skilled in special education, adept at creating inclusive learning environments and individualized education plans. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and consistent achievement of educational objectives. Expertise in behavior management, curriculum development, and student assessment. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tulsa Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding IEP development and implementation.
- Developed, implemented and conducted on-going reviews of IEPs.
- Completed all IEP supporting documentation and submitted within required deadlines.
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, social workers and psychologists to meet multidisciplinary needs.
- Updated records consistently to maintain accurate, detailed files on each student.
- Reported on students' progress and development to keep parents informed and maintain strong support networks.
- Implemented IEP plans to address identified concerns and improve progress against targets.
- Reviewed existing plans to offer advice and improve strategies for each student.
- Delivered instruction in one-on-one, small group and full class contexts to increase opportunities for student engagement.
- Organized classroom environment to maximize student independence, boundaries and mutual development.
- Maintained open communication with administrators and lead teacher.
- Assessed and reported on student progress and behavior.
- Maintained safe and healthy learning environment.
- Kept accident reports and maintained student files.
- Left notes for teachers regarding activities and student behavior.
- Helped students with work and assignments.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks in preparation for advanced learning opportunities.
- Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.
- Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supervised students in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, schoolyards and on field trips.
- Read and interpreted teacher instructions and gave pre-planned lessons.
- Worked with and supervised students in absence of head teacher.
Special Education Teacher
Kipp OKC College Prep
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding IEP development and implementation.
- Developed, implemented, and conducted on-going reviews of IEPs.
- Completed all IEP supporting documentation and submitted within required deadlines.
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, social workers and psychologists to meet multidisciplinary needs.
- Updated records consistently to maintain accurate, detailed files on each student.
- Reported on students' progress and development to keep parents informed and maintain strong support networks.
- Implemented IEP plans to address identified concerns and improve progress against targets.
- Reviewed existing plans to offer advice and improve strategies for each student.
- Delivered instruction in one-on-one, small group and full class contexts to increase opportunities for student engagement.
- Organized classroom environment to maximize student independence, boundaries and mutual respect.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed and implemented classroom activities in alignment with student learning goals.
- Delivered lesson plans and engaged with students for duration of teacher absence.
- Prepared structured lesson plans to encourage and foster skills.
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter School
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered small group and individual lessons to improve student's understanding of general class materials.
- Observed students to identify concerns and developed strategies to address both common and complex problems impacting students' educational success.
- Planned and delivered educational resources and opportunities to foster academic, behavioral, and functional skills development aligned with each students' individual abilities.
- Facilitated annual reviews and progress updates to keep team informed and effective.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student successes, concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Administered regular assessments to evaluate student growth against evidence-based measures.
- Worked closely with other educators to develop and provide meaningful general education experiences for students in Educational Life Skills Program classrooms.
- Prepared, helped develop, and regularly reviewed individualized education plans for students in need of extra support.
- Completed all IEP supporting documentation and submitted within required deadlines.
- Maintained compliance with IEP development and implementation throughout all aspects of the special education process in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Delivered instruction in one-on-one, small group, and full class contexts to increase opportunities for student engagement.
- Taught students how to explore ideas and expand their horizons through lively classroom discussions.
- Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.
- Distributed homework assignments and tests and collected upon completion.
- Developed comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals.
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals.
- Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress.
- Graded homework and tests using electronic marking devices or answer sheets.
- Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.
- Planned and prepared charts, graphs, and bibliographies to use as teaching aids.
- Engaged students with immersive activities to expand on lecture topics.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning opportunities.
Center Director
Yellow Earth Learning Center
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted staff reviews, evaluations, meetings, and training sessions on monthly basis for ten-member team.
- Promoted childcare programs by attending outreach events, conducting public relations, and developing and distributing advertisement materials.
- Participated in community events to develop and maintain relationships with local schools and businesses.
- Conferred with staff and parents to discuss students' behavioral and learning problems and educational activities and policies.
- Organized functional space to create learning environments according to age groups.
- Supported human resources initiatives by connecting with employees and proactively solving problems.
- Monitored and adjusted staff schedules based on business requirements.
- Created culture focused on customer service and satisfaction, resulting in improved customer loyalty and retention.
- Resolved problems, provided open communication, and recommended discipline and terminations.
- Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements.
- Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews.
- Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approaches.
- Held team members responsible for reaching company objectives and processes.
Child Welfare Worker
Child Protective Services, Lincoln County DHS
01.2020 - 02.2020
- A trusting, collaborative, partnership building process is implemented with each family.
- Make sure documentation and record keeping are completed timely and accurately and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
- Facilitate the delivery of services to children and families through collaboration with community partners.
- Actively participate in community resource planning and related work to establish and foster strong partnerships.
Family Support Advocate
Drumright
10.2018 - 01.2020
- A trusting, collaborative, partnership-building process is implemented with each family.
- Make sure documentation and recordkeeping are completed timely and accurately and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
- Facilitate the delivery of services to children and families through collaboration with community partners.
- Actively participate in community resource planning and related work to establish and foster strong partnerships.
Education
Master's - Education in Curriculum and Instruction
MidAmerica Christian University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma05.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK01.2019
Associates - Science of Arts - General Psychology
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Cushing High School
Cushing, Oklahoma12.2000
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Life skills instruction
- Student records management
Timeline
Tulsa Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Kipp OKC College Prep
01.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
10.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter School
09.2020 - 09.2021
Center Director
Yellow Earth Learning Center
04.2020 - 09.2020
Child Welfare Worker
Child Protective Services, Lincoln County DHS
01.2020 - 02.2020
Family Support Advocate
Drumright
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Mid-America Christian University
Associates - Science of Arts - General Psychology
Seminole State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cushing High School
Master's - Education in Curriculum and Instruction
MidAmerica Christian University
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