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Teacher

Kristina O'Dell

Holland Patent,NY

Summary

Dedicated teaching assistant and site director focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Helps in classroom activities, small group instruction and record keeping. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, and planning activities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitor

Rome City School District
02.2024 - Current
  • Increased student safety during lunch periods and recess by diligently supervising all areas of the cafeteria, outdoors, and playground.
  • Collaborated with school staff to address any concerns or issues regarding student behavior during lunch and recess periods.
  • Coordinated with fellow lunch monitors to provide comprehensive coverage of all areas within the designated eating space, maximizing supervision effectiveness.
  • Reduced instances of bullying in the cafeteria by actively monitoring interactions between students and taking appropriate action when necessary.

Site Director

YMCA Of The Greater Tri-Valley
11.2020 - 03.2025

Day camp unit leader, SACC group leader, interim site director, site supervisor, and site director. Implement lesson plans, train new staff, oversee site assistants, general supervision of children, and associate administrative work. Keep classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

  • Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
  • Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
  • Cultivated a culture of excellence by setting clear expectations for team members while providing support for their professional development goals.

Teacher Assistant

ROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

School Aide & Direct Support Professional

Upstate Cerebral Palsy
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Counter Server/cashier

Turning Stone Resort Casino
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Helped customers choose items based on menu options, dietary needs and preferences.
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Maintained sanitation of restaurant by mopping and sweeping floors, washing counters and disposing of trash.
  • Used cash register to perform cash, credit and debit transactions every day.
  • Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
  • Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
  • Provided information regarding promotions and menu items.
  • Offered suggestions on order substitutions for customers with allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Cashier/server

Pizza Wings & Things
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Operated cash register for cash, debit and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ilion Junior-Senior High School
Ilion, NY
06.2016

Undergraduate - Child Development

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY

Skills

  • Special Needs (2 years)
  • Experience Working With Students (6years)
  • Childcare (6 years)
  • Special Education (2 years)
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers (6years)
  • Supervising Employees (3years)
  • First Aid/CPR/MAT certified
  • Program leadership
  • Staff management
  • Team supervision
  • Inventory purchasing (2years)
  • Scheduling expertise (3years)
  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Monitor

Rome City School District
02.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

ROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2021 - 01.2024

Site Director

YMCA Of The Greater Tri-Valley
11.2020 - 03.2025

School Aide & Direct Support Professional

Upstate Cerebral Palsy
03.2019 - 04.2020

Counter Server/cashier

Turning Stone Resort Casino
01.2017 - 02.2019

Cashier/server

Pizza Wings & Things
08.2016 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Ilion Junior-Senior High School

Undergraduate - Child Development

Mohawk Valley Community College
Kristina O'Dell