Julie Odom
Mason
Summary
Results-driven education professional prepared to leverage extensive teaching experience to achieve impactful learning outcomes. Consistently excels in curriculum development and student engagement. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, showcasing skills in instructional design and classroom management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor of Educational Careers
Ingham ISD
Mason, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and critical thinking skills.
- Mentored new instructors to promote effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster student engagement.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Led multiple professional development workshops to improve instructional practices among colleagues.
4th Grade Teacher
Haslett Public Schools
06.2017 - Current
- Serve as the building social studies chair for the district leadership team
- Help lead a variety of professional development, staff meeting and school assembly activities
- Serve on the school building leadership team to work towards school improvement goals
- Mentor incoming teachers and interns on pedagogy and meet regularly to give feedback
- Collaborate with colleagues closely in planning and developing engaging lessons
- Meet regularly with the MTSS coordinator/coach to analyze data and work to provide targeted interventions to support student growth
- Develop a positive rapport and sense of community with students, staff and families
- Serve on the Haslett Education Association advisory council
- Communicate regularly with families via Remind, newsletters, phone and email
- Coordinated school-wide events such as family day with the Michigan State Women’s Basketball program
- Participated in numerous school events including outreach nights and school fundraisers
- Collaborated with the district Assistive and Technology Specialist to create equitable access to reading materials for all students through the use of playaways and other media tools
- Piloted a writing instructional program with Michigan State University called “Writing Architect” and utilized data and tools in order to provide targeted instruction based on student needs
Athletic Director
Dansville Schools
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed all daily operations of the athletic department for grades 7-12
- Maintained files on personnel, schedules, budget, facilities, etc
- Promoted athletic program through athletics website and various social media platforms
- Collaborated with Boosters and the school board to determine priorities and allocation of funds
- Coordinated district facility use and maintained the district building use calendar
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Dansville Schools
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Served as a member of the district school improvement team to plan professional development
- Held the position of district math representative and collaborated with surrounding districts to make decisions as part of an ISD subcommittee
- Utilized MTSS and the PBIS model in developing academic and behavioral interventions
- Served as a member of the non-violent crisis intervention team in safely handling escalated situations
- Created student-friendly learning targets, formative and summative assessments, and rubrics in alignment with standards-based grading system
- Served as a leader on the district math, literacy, social studies and behavior committees
- Helped implement TLT initiatives and led numerous staff professional development trainings
- Integrated technology into lessons including the use of educational apps for the iPad
- Planned numerous field trips including a weeklong outdoor camp experience for 5th graders
- Developed classroom management system that utilized PBIS, CHAMPS and “Love and Logic” principles
- Created student data binders to help students track progress and set learning and behavior goals
- Collaborated regularly with colleagues to develop curriculum mapping, pacing guides, and lessons that met with GLCE’s/National Common Core Standards
- Developed effective reciprocal teaching procedures based on John Hattie’s research
- Facilitated “Edcamp” sessions for district staff on effective classroom management strategies
- Led school improvement subcommittee in creating learning log prototypes for academic vocabulary.
6th Grade Teacher
Conner Creek Academy East
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Organized, planned and facilitated the 6th grade camping experience for students
- Hosted after-school activities for students involving music, sports, and theater for at-risk students
- Created hands-on learning opportunities in science through the use of the 5E model
- Engaged students with rhythm and rhyme to create raps, and songs to deliver new material
Education
Master’s degree in K-12 education administration -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2012
Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ12-2006
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Public speaking
- Assessment Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Certification
AHA CPR/BLS Certified Instructor
ACA Permit
Timeline
Instructor of Educational Careers
Ingham ISD
07.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Haslett Public Schools
06.2017 - Current
Athletic Director
Dansville Schools
06.2015 - 06.2017
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Dansville Schools
06.2011 - 06.2017
6th Grade Teacher
Conner Creek Academy East
06.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education -
Seton Hall University
Master’s degree in K-12 education administration -
Michigan State University
Collegiate Honors
- Deans List, all semesters
- Big East Academic All-Star, all seasons
- Team Player Award”, Seton Hall Women’s Basketball
- Three-time “Team Community Service Award” winner
Professional Learning
- MDE Diversity in Literature Symposium
- Love and Logic” Training, Charles Fay
- MAPSA Conference, Rita Pierson, Ron Clark, Mitch Albom
- Explicit Instruction, Anita Archer
- Math Interventions, Amanda VanDerHeyden
- PBIS: CHAMPS Behavior Management Training, Ingham ISD
- Classroom Management That Works, Robert Marzano
- The Art and Science of Teaching, Robert Marzano
- TLTs Conference, Kevin Feldman
- Assessment Training Institute Conference, Ken O’Conner & Rick Stiggins
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Ingham ISD
- Key Strategies for Math Interventions, Ingham ISD
- Model Schools Conference, William Daggett
- Students with Emotional Trauma Training, Ingham ISD
- Building Academic Vocabulary, Robert Marzano
- Adolescent Literacy-Use of Research-Based Strategies for Low Performing Students, Ingham ISD
- Discovery Education: United Streaming Conference, Ingham ISD
- MACUL Conference
- Capital Area Ed Tech PLN, Ingham ISD
Professional References
- Gina Rios-Smith, Instructor of Educational Careers, Wilston Talent Center, 517.927.3266, gina.rios@inghamisd.org
- Lindsey Loniewski, 4th grade teacher, Haslett Public Schools, 517.977.4728, loniewla@haslett.k12.mi.us
- Amy Hodgson, Former Superintendent, Dansville Schools, 517.281-8936, hodgsonamyr@gmail.com