SUSIE ODOGBA
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Dedicated Student-focused Educator with a unique background that combines extensive scientific and teaching experiences that encourage creativity and exploration in each student. Skilled at working with at-risk and urban students to help them reach their potential in traditional and non-traditional settings. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, can successfully coordinate complex matters, and am research-oriented to provide impactful learning opportunities. Possesses extraordinary organizational skills and effective computer, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and understanding through innovative teaching methods and positive reinforcement strategies. Have made significant contributions to improving overall academic performance within previous schools by implementing targeted intervention programs. My personality is upbeat, compassionate, and resilient.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Milwaukee Rescue Mission - North Campus CTA
Milwaukee, WI
08.2020 - Current
- Adept in the use of online technology, current research resources, and organization of labs
- Designs and delivers authentic lessons and assessments using specific technology and facilities such as face-to-face, online learning, virtual classrooms, and blended learning
- Consistently enforces school-wide core values with emphasis on academic development and Christ-like characteristics
- Provides targeted support and professional development to teachers to improve instructional practices and pedagogy
- Analyzes student data and assessment results to identify trends, areas of need, and areas for improvement in instruction
- Evaluates and monitors students' performance and provides valuable feedback to students
- Communicates and collaborates with parents and staff members to ensure students' academic and social progress
- Student engagement and implementation of effective classroom management practices
- Attends and participates in devotions, staff in-service, faculty and parent meetings
- Maintains positive, open lines of communication with parents, community members, and stakeholders
- Uses technology as needed to fulfill the use of curriculum, classroom projection system, online grade book, and attendance
- Designs and implements lessons and assessments, evaluates and monitors students' performance, and provides constructive feedback to students
- Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and techniques through modeling in the classroom
- Provides constructive feedback and facilitates reflective conversations with teachers to promote continuous improvement
- Leads planning and successful execution of annual science fair events while working collaboratively with the high school lead, administrators, and stakeholders
- Monitors students' behavior and makes recommendations for counseling services
- Conducts peer-to-peer evaluations and provides and receives constructive feedback
- Develops and implements science pacing guides, and sequence and scope
- Fosters a positive learning environment cultivating students' social, emotional, and spiritual well-being and academic needs
- Supports standardized assessment by administrating, monitoring, and proctoring
- Core member of the Strategic Planning Committee for Curriculum and Instruction
- Core member of Accreditation Team writing K-12 standards for school.
Lead Teacher
Young Coggs Williams High School
Milwaukee, WI
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Perform academic and administrative duties in the absence of the Principal
- Investigate and resolve disputes
- Address and remedy disciplinary issues
- Initiated a reading intervention program for 9th-grade struggling readers
- Collaborate with staff and administrators on school improvement and college readiness
- Coach teachers on classroom management, student support, motivation, and equitable grading
- Provide support to teachers to improve instructional practices and pedagogy.
9-12th Grade Science Teacher
Young Coggs Williams High School
Milwaukee, WI
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Classroom management, creating authentic lesson plans, teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science, designing and implementing assessments, evaluating and monitoring students' performance
- Maintains an organized and focused learning environment
- Advise/Guide students on future career plans and opportunities
- Planned and implemented enrichment activities and accompanied student groups on local and out-of-town field trips (academic, socio-cultural, etc.)
- Led planning and successful execution of annual science fair events
- Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Help students develop socially acceptable attitudes/interests
- Initiated an after-school program where students can receive additional assistance
- Assists with recruitment/enrollment and retention
- Inventory supplies and materials in the classroom
- Supported standardized assessment by monitoring and proctoring.
Science Teacher
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
Milwaukee, WI
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Pre-collegiate Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program, Science Teacher
- Designed and implemented lessons and assessments, evaluated and monitored students' performance, and provided feedback to students
- Supervised students' conduct in the classroom
- Advised students on career options and future plans
- Evaluated transcripts of students earning a High School Equivalency Diploma
- Served on the Screening & Selection Committee for Pre-Collegiate Students
- Assisted students with credit recovery.
5/6th Split Grade Teacher
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
Milwaukee, WI
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Classroom management, prepared engaging and rigorous lesson plans, designed and implemented assessments, evaluated and monitored students' performance
- Supervised students' conduct in the classroom
- Created and implemented strategies in the classroom that resolved disruptive behaviors.
Senior Forensic Scientist/DNA Analyst
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Milwaukee/Madison, WI
03.2002 - 07.2012
- Team Leader & Robotics Administrator
- Trained laboratory staff on the usage and functionality of automation instrumentation and safety
- Conducted statistical analysis utilizing the FBI POPSTATs database
- Implemented automation in the laboratory; supported and answered questions pre/post-Go-Live (to address and resolve technical issues)
- Performed validation studies for Robotics, Differex, Phase Lock Gel Tubes, and Modification of Extraction procedures for automation
- Examined evidence for the presence of biological stains, collected DNA samples, extracted and analyzed DNA for comparative evaluation
- Analyzed/interpreted data, wrote and peer-reviewed reports, and provided expert court testimony
- Organized and evaluated data for incorporation in the report
- Performed Quality Control (QA)/Quality Assurance(QA) testing and assisted in QC/QA training
- Led, coordinated/facilitated joint DNA section and Robotics meetings
- Representative on State-wide Quality Assurance Committee (evaluated policies and procedures, proposed manual changes, and conducted internal audits).
Forensic Scientist/Fingerprint Examiner
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Milwaukee, WI
10.2000 - 03.2002
- Examined submitted exhibits for impression evidence (i.e., latent and patent prints)
- Conducted comparative analysis of evidence to known and documented results in the report
- Performed searches through the State, AFIS and Federal, IAFIS databases.
Cancer Abstractor
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
07.2000 - 12.2001
- Examined patients' medical files, interpreted diagnoses, and determined the progression stage of cancer(s).
Science Teacher - Upward Bound Program
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
06.1995 - 07.1999
- Developed curriculum, supervised, and taught General and Advanced Biology to College-bound high school students
- Advised students on career choices, college, and financial aid opportunities
- Evaluated students' performance.
Science Teacher/Educational Assistant
Roswell Kent Middle School
Akron, OH
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans, supervised, and taught Science to 7th and 8th grades at-risk/alternative students
- Prepared and administered assessments
- Evaluated and facilitated re-integration of at-risk students into mainstream classroom.
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching & Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
01.1995 - 06.1997
- Supervised and taught General Biology, Zoology, Comparative Anatomy, and General and Advanced Cell Biology Labs to undergraduates
- Coordinated laboratory setup, maintenance schedules, and conducted research.
Instructor
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
08.1994 - 12.1995
- Prepared lessons, supervised and taught Anatomy and Physiology courses and labs
- Created and administered assessments for Anatomy and Physiology course and labs
- Coordinated and maintained laboratory setup.
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching & Research Assistant
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
02.1991 - 05.1994
- Prepared lessons, supervised, and taught Anatomy and Physiology, Histology Labs, and the course Natural Science
- Prepared, administered, and proctored assessments
- Coordinated laboratory setup and conducted research
- Assisted with chemicals, reagents, supplies, and equipment inventory.
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching Assistant
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Rootstown, OH
08.1991 - 12.1991
- Taught Medical Physiology Labs to first-year medical school students.
Education
Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation -
Arizona State University
Arizona05.2025
Continuing Education Department-LERN Online Instructor COI Program - Certificate -
University of Wisconsin
WaukeshaM.S. in Education -
The University of Akron
AkronM.S. in Biology -
The University of Akron
AkronB.S. (Honors) in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta BenaSkills
- Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, etc)
- Google Products (Classroom, Sheets, Documents, Slides, Drives, etc)
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)
- Crystal Reports
- Canvas
- PowerSchool
- Infinite Campus
Presentations
Several presentations at professional conferences
Professional Development
- Mandt System: Relational -Building Healthy Relationships, Communication, and Conflict Management Skills, and Conceptual -Trauma-Informed Services
- Restorative Justice
- Advance Teaching Online
- Designing Online Instruction
- Fostering Online Discussion
- Difficult Behavior
- Response to Intervention/Multi-tier System of Support, PBIS, and Racial Equity Training
- Reading Comprehension
- CSTEM Pedagogy: Your Guide to Project-Based Learning
- Teaching in Urban Setting
- Classroom Management: Planning for a Positive Learning Environment
- Improving the Academic Achievement for the Disadvantaged Learner
- Positive Interventions and Support
- Reading Seminar: Building Competent Readers
- Blended Learning and Differentiated Instruction
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
- Governance and Public Policy
- Ethics and Social Justice
- Research Theory, Design and Method
- Nonprofit Management
- Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Coordination and Cooperation
- Team Leader and Facilitator Workshop
Awards
- 2017 Outstanding Teacher Support, Milwaukee Christian Center
- 2015 Teacher of the Year, Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators
Volunteer Experience
- Support Staff, Promoting Health Among Youths Program
- Representative, Diversity Advisory Council
- Tutor, Developmentally Disabled & Mainstream Youth
- Career Coach, Youth for Careers in Law and Justice Programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Milwaukee Rescue Mission - North Campus CTA
08.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Young Coggs Williams High School
09.2014 - 06.2020
9-12th Grade Science Teacher
Young Coggs Williams High School
09.2014 - 06.2020
Science Teacher
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
09.2014 - 06.2018
5/6th Split Grade Teacher
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
09.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Forensic Scientist/DNA Analyst
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
03.2002 - 07.2012
Forensic Scientist/Fingerprint Examiner
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
10.2000 - 03.2002
Cancer Abstractor
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2001
Science Teacher/Educational Assistant
Roswell Kent Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1999
Science Teacher - Upward Bound Program
The University of Akron
06.1995 - 07.1999
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching & Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
01.1995 - 06.1997
Instructor
Cuyahoga Community College
08.1994 - 12.1995
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching Assistant
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
08.1991 - 12.1991
Laboratory Instructor/Teaching & Research Assistant
The University of Akron
02.1991 - 05.1994
Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation -
Arizona State University
Continuing Education Department-LERN Online Instructor COI Program - Certificate -
University of Wisconsin
M.S. in Education -
The University of Akron
M.S. in Biology -
The University of Akron
B.S. (Honors) in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University
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