Kayleigh O'Donnell
Middlebury
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Arch Diocese of Hartford
Oakville, CT
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Utilized various educational technologies to enhance learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and academic success.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities to enrich student engagement beyond academics.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement efforts by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and best teaching practices.
Summer Camp Director
Arch Diocese of Hartford
Oakville, CT
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging camp programs aligning with community values and objectives.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices for child supervision.
- Coordinated logistics for daily camp operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on camper progress.
Behavior Interventionist
Camp Matachua
Watertown, CT
05.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
Long Term Substitute
Polk Elementary
Oakville, CT
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Intern
Polk Elementary School
Oakville, CT
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
Myrtle Beach, SC
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
Holyoke, MA
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
Waterbury, CT
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, CT05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Waterbury, CT06.2018
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
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
Received the Outstanding Student Teacher award from University of Bridgeport
In 2023, I was honored to receive the Outstanding Teacher Award from the University of Bridgeport. This recognition was given for my commitment, creativity, and positive impact during my student teaching experience, where I worked to support student growth and foster an engaging learning environment.
Timeline
Summer Camp Director
Arch Diocese of Hartford
06.2025 - 08.2025
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Arch Diocese of Hartford
08.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Polk Elementary
01.2024 - 06.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Camp Matachua
05.2023 - 08.2024
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
Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Education
Springfield College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport