Stacey Odom
Tyler,Texas
Summary
Versatile collaborative instructional leader with a focus on individual staff and community needs across all areas . Outgoing and engaging personality and enthusiasm for promoting and building relationships with entities and individuals. Highly qualified and certified in Texas with over 20 years of experience teaching at all levels of education. Organized teacher/leader successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Extensive experience in building strong ties and buy-in within communities such as leading volunteer organizations as well as being a liaison between community and the school district.
Successfully supervised 15 staff members on a daily basis as the administrator for the West Rusk ACE Program campus leader. Provided the bridge between the ACE Program and the School District.
Currently serve as the Behavioral Specialist for the approximately 700 students and 100 staff members on a to twelve 5th and 6th Grade Campus at Jacksonville ISD. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Educator equipped with positive attitude and patience necessary to teach special education. Extensive experience working with children of all ability levels. Goal-oriented leader dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets. Stay on top of trends in leadership to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students and staff.
Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems. Enthusiastic leader and educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of collaboration, diversity and training in these much needed skills. Industrious Instructional Designer with demonstrated success in utilizing innovative training techniques to increase workforce efficiency. Skilled in training program creation and implementation illustrated over 20 years of industry success.
Experience in the Children's Protective Services building relationships and services with the community, law enforcement and law makers.
Determined and adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic Community Liaison bringing lots of energy to a professional setting.
Strong academic background in Leadership with foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategist (Instructional/Behavioral)
Jacksonville ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled lessons and trained teachers for daily or weekly instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Campus Administrator-ACE Program
West Rusk ISD
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Conferred and met with school day educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Oversaw daily academic and enrichment classes, completed staff observations and walk-throughs .
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Special Education Teacher
BULLARD ISD
08.2010 - 07.2021
- Coordinated events with students and community
- Communicate nonverbally and verbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
- Confer, collaborate and build relationships with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
- Develop or implement strategies to meet needs of students with variety of disabilities.
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
- Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
- Advocate for children to ensure their special needs are being met to ensure their success.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neuro-diverse students.
Middle School Math Teacher
Troup Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
High School Special Education Teacher
Troup ISD
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Head Start Teacher
TROUP ISD
10.2003 - 05.2004
- Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare classrooms with variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Ministry Assistant
COLONIAL HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
09.2001 - 10.2003
- Assist youth minister in planning activities for church services, activities, mission trips etc work with community church organizations in planning and organizing "Fish the Planet" perform duties to train volunteers and teachers in curriculum approved by youth minister participate and organize in fundraisers Liaison with Judges, Law Enforcement, Community Leaders.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Superviser
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES- SMITH COUNTY
08.1998 - 09.2001
- Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.
- Supervise other social workers.
- Serve on policymaking committees, assist in community development, and assist client groups by lobbying for solutions to problems.
- Supervise workers of all children in foster care in Smith County serve as liaison with judges, law enforcement, community leaders, attorneys etc.
- Regarding legal issues pertaining to abuse and neglect of children in Smith County serve on community Boards and organizations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency as well as build community relationships
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Assistant Director
THE STEPPING STONE SCHOOL
06.1996 - 08.1998
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Social Worker I
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES -UPSHUR & SMITH COUNTY
03.1993 - 06.1996
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
- Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
- Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.
- Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
- Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes, to prevent more serious problems from developing.
- Place children in foster or adoptive homes, institutions, or medical treatment centers.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Office Manager
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS
07.1989 - 08.1991
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
- Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
- Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Education
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXEducation
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.1992
High School Diploma -
Troup High School
Troup, TX05.1987
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Skilled in collaboration with community stakeholders, parents and educational leadership
- Campus Leadership Team
- Relationship-Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Special Education EC-12
Math 4-8
Passed TExES 268 - Principal as Instructional Leader
Timeline
Strategist (Instructional/Behavioral)
Jacksonville ISD
08.2022 - Current
Campus Administrator-ACE Program
West Rusk ISD
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
BULLARD ISD
08.2010 - 07.2021
Middle School Math Teacher
Troup Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
High School Special Education Teacher
Troup ISD
08.2004 - 05.2009
Head Start Teacher
TROUP ISD
10.2003 - 05.2004
Ministry Assistant
COLONIAL HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
09.2001 - 10.2003
Superviser
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES- SMITH COUNTY
08.1998 - 09.2001
Assistant Director
THE STEPPING STONE SCHOOL
06.1996 - 08.1998
Social Worker I
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES -UPSHUR & SMITH COUNTY
03.1993 - 06.1996
Office Manager
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS
07.1989 - 08.1991
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Education
Tyler Junior College
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Tyler
High School Diploma -
Troup High School
Special Education EC-12
Math 4-8
Passed TExES 268 - Principal as Instructional Leader
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