Erik Warren O'Dell
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Humanities Teacher
The Connection School Of Houston
08.2021 - Current
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Customer Service & Underwriting
Clearway Energy
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Answered incoming calls and emails from current customers and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Developed lasting relationships with customers, which helped to bring in additional business opportunities.
- Updated customer service database with new information, address changes and contact details.
- Collaborated with customer service department to discuss new ways to alleviate service issues and computer errors.
Elementary School Teacher
Covenant Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Westminster Seminary California
Escondido05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA05.2008
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Feedback Delivery
- Cultural Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Classroom Management
- Effective Communication
Additional Information
My training and experience in improvisational theater has given me the skills of quick thinking, fact recollection, awareness of human behaviors, and well-timed levity. These skills have helped me immensely in the classroom.
Timeline
High School Humanities Teacher
The Connection School Of Houston
08.2021 - Current
Customer Service & Underwriting
Clearway Energy
04.2020 - 08.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Covenant Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Westminster Seminary California
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Covenant College
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