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Jeffrey O'Dell

Olivet,MI

Summary

In 21 years of teaching I have had the opportunity to teach a variety of different science disciplines including physical science, earth science, basic chemistry concepts, ecological concepts, environmental concepts, as well as history to different grades. I work hard to motivate and educate my students and try to help them understand real-world uses for the content I teach. I also work hard to help the kids have fun while learning.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Homer Community Schools
07.2016 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Teacher

Concord Community Schools
08.2002 - 07.2016
  • Demonstrated clear communication with team members in organization, providing precise direction and task specificity.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet statestandards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Education

Master of Science - Science Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education DH-Earth Sci., CC-History

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Earth Science And History

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2002

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Four Blocks Knowledge
  • Test Proctoring
  • Distance Learning Platforms
  • Discovery Education Familiarity
  • Classroom Technology Implementation
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Evaluation
  • Standardized Testing
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • IEP Development
  • Middle School Education
  • Parent Conferences
  • Active Participation in Groups or Events
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Quizzes, Tests and Exams
  • Standardized Testing Techniques
  • Classroom Management

Certification

DH - Earth Science

CC - History

Coaching

I coached Football in my first teaching job in Concord for 14 years. I was an assistant middle school coach for one year, ran the middle school program for 11 years, and was the JV coach (defensive coordinator) for two years as well. For the last seven years I have been coaching middle school football in Olivet. 

References

Mallory Huss - 517.403.5385

    Teacher - Olivet Community Schools


Jim Smith - 517.262.5913

    Teacher - Homer Community Schools



Timeline

Teacher

Homer Community Schools
07.2016 - Current

Teacher

Concord Community Schools
08.2002 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Science Education

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education DH-Earth Sci., CC-History

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Earth Science And History

Central Michigan University

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