Teresa Odle
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Associate Teacher at Kent Intermediate School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Successfully enhanced critical thinking and creativity through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Recognized for building strong relationships and promoting a positive learning environment, ensuring academic growth for diverse learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Kent Intermediate School District
Sparta, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating the unique needs of each learner and promoting academic growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and conferences, resulting in stronger support for student success.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies, ensuring each student''s progress towards learning goals.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
- Used diversified strategies for instruction and immersion to help students engage in classes.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child''s progress, addressing concerns proactively and working together towards shared goals for student success.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Lunch Recess Aide
Edustaff
Sparta, MI
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating the unique needs of each learner and promoting academic growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and conferences, resulting in stronger support for student success.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies, ensuring each student''s progress towards learning goals.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
- Used diversified strategies for instruction and immersion to help students engage in classes.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child''s progress, addressing concerns proactively and working together towards shared goals for student success.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI04.2021
High School Diploma -
Comstock Park High
Comstock Park, MI05.1997
Skills
- Behavioral assessments
- Classroom management
- Cleaning procedures
- Parent-teacher communication
- Oral communication
- Skill development
- Growth mindset
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity management
- Project-based learning
- Progress reporting
- Sanitizing procedures
- Individualized learning plans
- Mathematics instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Elementary education
- Group instruction
- Relationship building
- Motivating students
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Student-centered learning
- Task prioritization
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student motivation
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student assessment
- Student evaluations
- Special needs students
- Literacy development
- Parent and student communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Kent Intermediate School District
01.2019 - Current
Lunch Recess Aide
Edustaff
09.2012 - 12.2018
Associate Of Applied Arts - Education
Grand Rapids Community College
High School Diploma -
Comstock Park High
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