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Destinee Ott

Beattyville,KY

Summary

Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder who understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Lee County Elementary
08.2022 - Current
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.

Instructional Assistant

Lee County Elementary School
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.

Sewing Machine Operator

Lion Apparel
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
  • Produced high-quality garments through careful monitoring of stitch quality and consistency.
  • Met strict deadlines for garment production by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.

Reporter

Richmond Register
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
  • Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
  • Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
  • Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.

Education

Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Teaching; Elementary Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Technology Integration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Lee County Elementary
08.2022 - Current

Instructional Assistant

Lee County Elementary School
02.2022 - 08.2022

Sewing Machine Operator

Lion Apparel
10.2021 - 02.2022

Reporter

Richmond Register
11.2019 - 10.2021

Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Teaching; Elementary Education

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Kentucky University

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