Lindsay Orr
Akron,OH
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Summit Christian School
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant data related to student performance.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
Academic Tutor
Akron Public Schools
Akron, OH
08.2021 - 07.2022
- I worked with an at-risk, high poverty, highly transient student population. All of the students I worked with were a minimum of one full grade level behind the national norms. Utilizing a strategic, explicit approach to phonics instruction for upper elementary students, I saw marked growth in over 80% of my students.
- Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
- Assisted students with developing positive academic strategies to improve learning and boost self-confidence.
- Created and maintained warm and welcoming tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Director of Client Success
Sandler Training at the Ruby Group
US
05.2017 - 10.2020
- My role as Director of Client Success grew from a part time support role to a full-time position in which I was responsible for:
- Onboarding new clients, ensuring that they were aware of the full range of our programs and support
- Performing comprehensive behavioral assessments including DISC, EQ, and team dynamics, and successfully offering individual and group debriefs on the results.
- Tracking participation and progress through our training programs, minimizing turnover and fall off of clients
- Providing support for our online learning platforms
- Maintaining training calendars and facilitating online workshops
Assessment Specialist
Premier Testing
Akron, OH, US
09.2010 - 05.2017
- I worked with a recruiting company that specialized in high-level positions in the hospitality industries
- I processed time-sensitive and confidential DISC assessments to aid in making hiring decisions.
Substitute Teacher
Rachel Wixey & Associates
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked as a substitute teacher in several public and private schools in the Cuyahoga Falls area
- Allowed me to utilize my education background, while increasing my flexibility and ability to work in a wide range of settings.
Education
Bachelor's - Middle Level Education-Language Arts and Social Studies
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- Behavior analyst, 10/01/19, 10/01/21, TTI program, Certified through the TTI program to administer and debrief DISC and EQ assessments.
- Teaching License
Timeline
Teacher
Summit Christian School
08.2022 - Current
Academic Tutor
Akron Public Schools
08.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Client Success
Sandler Training at the Ruby Group
05.2017 - 10.2020
Substitute Teacher
Rachel Wixey & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assessment Specialist
Premier Testing
09.2010 - 05.2017
Bachelor's - Middle Level Education-Language Arts and Social Studies
University of Akron Main Campus