Kerri Odum
Haines City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and highly effective educator with over 10 years of cumulative teaching experience, including 6 years as a full-time teacher, 4 of the last 6 as an dual enrollment adjunct professor, and 6 as a substitute teacher. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Enrollment/Adjunct Professor
Polk State College
09.2021 - Current
- Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabus
- Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning
- Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
- Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback
- Providing extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced
- Answering students’ questions and providing feedback on assignments or essay drafts
- Assisting other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments
- Recommending additional readings or advice to students as required
- Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrating new knowledge into lessons.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
01.2017 - Current
- Plan lessons and instruct students on growth in leadership skills and citizenship
- Prepare students to set and attain personal goals
- Assess students’ abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapt lessons to changes in class size
- Grade students’ assignments and exams
- Communicate with parents about students’ progress
- Work with individual students to challenge them and to improve their abilities
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state and college and careers
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies
- Develop and sharpen problem solving and decision-making skills
- Assist students with writing skills.
Substitute Teacher
Polk County School Board/Kelly Services
04.2011 - 01.2017
- Present educational material
- Employ diverse teaching strategies
- Implement established lesson plans and introduce new material
- Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators
- Help children with disabilities complete assigned material.
Premium Audit Specialist/Accounting Specialist
Ramsgate Inc.
05.1995 - 02.2009
- Process daily cash receipts
- Create invoices for internal and external use
- Prepare documents for accounts payable
- Reconcile collections accounts
- Effectively communicate daily via phone with clients concerning monthly statements
- Perform and complete detailed in-house Workman’s Compensation audits.
Education
Masters - Management
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL12.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL08.2010
Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Exceptional Leadership
- Detailed Oriented
- Effective Presentation/Communications
- Strong In Finance
- Problem Resolution
License
01/2017, Temporary Teaching Certification
Timeline
Dual Enrollment/Adjunct Professor
Polk State College
09.2021 - Current
Teacher
Polk County School Board
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Polk County School Board/Kelly Services
04.2011 - 01.2017
Premium Audit Specialist/Accounting Specialist
Ramsgate Inc.
05.1995 - 02.2009
Masters - Management
Warner University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Warner University
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