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Kayleigh O'Donnell

Middlebury,CT

Summary

Energetic, kind, patient, and caring educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Goal to motivate students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute

Polk Elementary
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills.
  • Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Behavior Interventionist

Camp Matachua
05.2023 - Current
  • Improved campers behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
  • Enhanced communication between parents and staff for better understanding of individual campers needs.
  • Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.

Intern

Polk Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Camp Counselor

Sos Career Service
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs with children with Autism.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Holyoke Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Conferred with other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Camp Counselor

City Of Waterbury
06.2016 - 08.2021


  • Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Education

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School
Waterbury, CT
06.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Patience
  • Adaptibility
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Group Leadership
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Behavior Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Elementary Education

Timeline

Long Term Substitute

Polk Elementary
01.2024 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Camp Matachua
05.2023 - Current

Intern

Polk Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Camp Counselor

Sos Career Service
06.2022 - 08.2022

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Holyoke Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor

City Of Waterbury
06.2016 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Education

Springfield College

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School

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