Ejovwokoghene Odje

Experienced and accomplished educator with over eleven years of experience looking to leverage extensive background in crisis management, departmental organization, implementation of diversity and inclusion educational and training courses, and workshops and mass communication, all while motivating others. Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 11 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.

• Licensure, Principal (5-12), 10/2016
• AYA Social Studies, 07/2005

• Dayton Education Association
• Ohio Education Association
• National Education Association
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

• Principal (65 hours per week), Supervise orientation of new teachers and administrators to ensure proper acclimation. Improve student's analytical skills by utilizing state-of-the-art computer program technologies. Conduct parents and teachers meetings and discuss policies. Hiring and selection of staff and resolving employee conflicts.
• District Hearing Officer (As needed), Conducted all suspension hearings in a neutral and impartial manner. Responded to administrative questions as a step in providing due process to the students in disciplinary matters that could lead to expulsion. Assisted in the training of administrators in the implementation of procedures for restorative practices. Prepared reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
• Assistant Principal (50 hours per week), Curriculum development (Instructional Rounds/ Project Based Learning). Conferred with students to discuss attendance issues., Handled electives & mathematics classes for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Resolved employee conflicts.
• Classroom Instructor (45 hours per week), Developed Social Studies curriculum goals that aligned with state standards. Created an engaging classroom environment through the use of technology and a variety of teaching styles. Supervised a student teacher, providing positive feedback and suggestions for improvement. Cooperation: Assisting other partners and stakeholders, like social workers and education psychologists.
• Department Chair (45 hours per week), Developed social studies curriculum goals that align with state standards. Mentored novice teachers on a weekly basis. Participated in the interview and selection of personnel to support students to attain standards. Assisted in providing and coordinating staff training; monitored and evaluated job performance.
• Building Leadership Team (20 hours per week), Analyzed data, identified weaknesses, and developed strategies to help engage students and educators within the building. Provided major input on the master schedule for all students, teachers, classes and lunch periods.
• Class Advisor (10 hours per week), Planned and executed special events including Prom, Homecoming, Senior Dinner Dance, and Graduation. Maintained records specific to events planned. Collaborated with building finance officer.
• Administrative Intern (15 hours per week), Aided in the establishment of business partnerships with the community. Collaborated with higher education professionals to create and implement connections for students. Assisted in the creation of professional development plans for teachers., Responded to discipline issues and helped to reinforce expectations set by teachers in each classroom.