Sydney Hodges
Rural Retreat,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and a desire for professional challenges and development while using interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Kindergarten
Wythe County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and development.
- Designed age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instructional approaches accordingly.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- 2025/26 Teacher of the Year
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Wythe County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborated with regular teachers in developing long-term plans for struggling students, as well as designing new activities to enhance learning engagement of students.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans that increased student engagement.
- Student Development
- Regularly engage students in “open talk” times, developing team building activities that have enhanced student motivation and teamwork.
- Effectively helped 4 struggling students improve literacy targets.
- Teaching
- Instruct English classes ranging between 15-24 students in Grade 4 and Grade 5.
- Incorporate digital technology into learning activities, including use of software applications as well as SMART boards, leading to subsequent implementation by the regular teacher.
Case Manager
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
08.2021 - Current
- Coordination of care amongst health services including substance abuse treatment, primary care, mental health care, and specialized care.
- Working with fellow staff and the patients to create a treatment plan that benefits the patient and aids the patient in successful treatment.
- Creating and implementing programs to assist patients in life outside of treatment such as parenting classes, cooking classes and money management.
Customer Service Representative
Medical Transportation Management
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers, and improved usage without cost.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAAssociates Degree - General Education with a Specialization in Human Services
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2021
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
Rural Retreat High School
Rural Retreat, VA05-2013
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Wythe County Technology Center
Wytheville, VA05-2013
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Thoughtful decision making and sound judgement
- Courteous with strong service mindset
- Positive work habits and interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Dependable with a positive attitude and respect for others
- Team-oriented and cooperative
- Excellent attention to detail
- Values diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives
- Patient and empathetic
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Teacher - Kindergarten
Wythe County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Wythe County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
08.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Medical Transportation Management
09.2018 - 07.2021
Associates Degree - General Education with a Specialization in Human Services
Wytheville Community College
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
Rural Retreat High School
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Wythe County Technology Center
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Awards
2025/26 Speedwell Elementary Teacher of the Year