Holly O'Drobinak
WHITING,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Valparaiso Community Schools, excelling in student assessment and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in individualized instruction and effective communication, I have successfully implemented literacy interventions that significantly enhanced student engagement and achievement. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Title 1 Teacher
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2012 - 08.2022
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Supervised small reading groups of 4-6 students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Assisted principal with school reading plan, as well as award applications and interviews.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering assessments and evaluating results.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Universal Banker
Centier Bank
Crown Point, IN
10.2005 - 06.2011
- Assisted customers with banking transactions and inquiries.
- Educated clients on banking products and services available.
- Resolved customer issues efficiently and professionally.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions and customer interactions.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other financial transactions.
- Opened new accounts for customers, including checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
- Answered telephone inquiries regarding account balances, fees or general information.
- Maintained cash drawer by following exact procedures for transactions and strong security protocols.
- Provided customer service to clients by answering questions, resolving complaints and processing transactions.
- Assisted customers with online banking setup and troubleshooting issues.
- Assisted customers by answering banking questions and recommending solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
12.2009
Skills
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Effective communication
- Professional development
- Individualized instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Math intervention
- Assessment analysis
- Phonics instruction
- Teacher support
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive learning environment
- Reading program development
- Behavior Modeling
- Literacy intervention
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Achieved success by introducing Google Docs to track student progress schoolwide.
- Awarded National Title 1 Distinguished Schools.
- Awarded Blue Ribbon School.
Certification
Time to Teach Training - 2024
Timeline
Title 1 Teacher
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2012 - 08.2022
Fifth Grade Teacher
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2011 - 08.2012
Universal Banker
Centier Bank
10.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University