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Molly O'Dowd

Maineville,OH

Summary

Dedicated teacher offering 26 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

Loveland City Schools
08.2007 - Current
  • Improved reading comprehension levels by implementing guided reading strategies and differentiated instruction.
  • Enhanced collaboration among students with group activities, fostering a positive classroom environment.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring progress in critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in increased parental involvement.
  • Utilized data-driven assessment methods to track student performance and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
  • Collaborated with special education specialists to develop appropriate accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Consistently met or exceeded district benchmarks for standardized testing scores in ELA through effective test preparation strategies.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Reading Intervention Teacher

Loveland City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Improved overall literacy rates by implementing research-based reading intervention strategies.
  • Boosted student comprehension and fluency through individualized instruction tailored to each student''s needs.
  • Enhanced student engagement with creative, hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective reading intervention programs for struggling students.
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
  • Provided targeted support for at-risk students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, using assessment data to inform future instructional planning and report progress to stakeholders effectively.

Third Grade Teacher

St. Saviour School
08.2001 - 06.2006

Third Grade Teacher

St. Thomas More School
08.2002 - 06.2005

Third Grade Teacher

St. Susanna School
08.1998 - 06.2000

Seventh Grade Teacher

St. Susanna School
08.1997 - 06.1998

Education

Master of Education - Reading Endorsement

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.1997

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Literary Analysis
  • Project-based learning
  • Student assessments
  • Response-to-intervention understanding
  • Parental Communication

Timeline

Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

Loveland City Schools
08.2007 - Current

Reading Intervention Teacher

Loveland City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007

Third Grade Teacher

St. Thomas More School
08.2002 - 06.2005

Third Grade Teacher

St. Saviour School
08.2001 - 06.2006

Third Grade Teacher

St. Susanna School
08.1998 - 06.2000

Seventh Grade Teacher

St. Susanna School
08.1997 - 06.1998

Master of Education - Reading Endorsement

Xavier University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Xavier University

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