Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
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Phonemic Awareness LERS Certified
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Vivian Odega

Downey,CA

Summary

Teach with a track record of fostering student-centered learning and ensuring safety in early childhood education. Adept at quickly adapting to new challenges and excelling in communication, demonstrated in a longstanding career with LAUSD. Expert in leveraging SMART Board technology to enhance interactive learning.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Experienced with district approved creative curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Professional educator known for high standards and impactful teaching methods. Extensive experience in developing innovative lesson plans and fostering collaborative classroom atmosphere. Reliable and adaptable, consistently achieving positive academic outcomes through effective communication and team efforts.

Knowledgeable [K-3rd teaching experience] with solid track record of fostering engaging learning environments. Successfully developed and implemented diverse curriculums, enhancing student comprehension and retention. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Knowledgeable and implementation of Desire Result, and California Preschool Learning Foundation Standards with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development. Desire Result, and California Preschool learning Foundation Standards.

Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

LAUSD
08.2003 - Current
  • Planning, organization and direction of Preschool Center
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and foster a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented innovative creative curriculum teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student success.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on instructional techniques and classroom management practices.

Teacher

LAUSD
08.2003 - Current
  • Planning, organization and direction of Preschool Center
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and foster a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented innovative creative curriculum teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student success.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on instructional techniques and classroom management practices.

Education

Master of Science - Child Development

University of La Verne
LA Verne, CA
12.2009

B.A - Child Development

California State University
12.2003

Skills

  • Safety measures in all area of Early Childhood
  • Quick learner
  • Results-oriented
  • File/records maintenance
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management skills
  • Family Involvement
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • SMART Board Aptitude
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Special Education
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Adult Education
  • Social-Emotional Learning Training
  • Student Records Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Parent Relations
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Plan Lessons
  • Disability Care
  • Documentation
  • Teaching
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement

Certification

  • Director Early Education
  • Full Time Designated Adult Credential
  • Certificate of Clearance

Accomplishments

  • Completed continuing education in infant in child care
  • Preventing Child Abuse and Helping its Victims
  • The Road to Reading
  • Social-Emotional Development in Young Children
  • Children with Special needs: Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Observing, Recording, and Assessing Children's Development
  • Learning Centers
  • Making Learning Fun
  • Transitions and other Troublesome Times
  • Active or Hyperactive
  • After school programs
  • Conferencing with parents
  • Emergency preparedness in child care
  • Sanitation for Diseases prevention
  • Stress and Day Care
  • Knowledge and Desires Results for Developmental profiles
  • Indicators and measures for assessment based on California Department of Education
  • Collaborates with administrator, mental health consultant, nurse and students to achieve student's educational goal
  • Work effectively, independent
  • Knowledge of federal laws, state and requirements
  • Knowledge of Title V and Title XII of Child Development and Licensing
  • Assist in Collaboration with the District's Federal and State Education Programs to interpret federal and state regulations through Licensing
  • Second step implementation
  • Z Social Emotional Implementation
  • Trained Letter Alive with Technology in the classroom
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom,

Languages

English

Personal Information

Title: Director of Early Childhood Education

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy traveling
  • Listening to Jazz Music
  • A lot of quiet time
  • Enjoy reading children book


Phonemic Awareness LERS Certified

This is a more specific skill that involves focusing on and manipulating the individual sounds (Phonemes) within spoken words. It includes skills like blending sounds to make a word, segmenting s word into its sounds, and deleting or substituting sounds in words. Phonemic is important in literacy development, and specific skill within the border category of phonological awareness

Timeline

Teacher

LAUSD
08.2003 - Current

Teacher

LAUSD
08.2003 - Current

B.A - Child Development

California State University

Master of Science - Child Development

University of La Verne