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Jody O’Donnell

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Dedicated Classroom Teacher at Halifax Regional Center for Education, adept in classroom management and parent-teacher communication. Excelled in enhancing student achievement through differentiated instruction and empowerment coaching. Leveraged technology integration and neurodivergence awareness, significantly boosting learning outcomes. Proven track record in fostering student self-esteem and critical thinking skills.

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Halifax Regional Center for Education
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - English

Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS

Bachelor Of Education - K-5 Elementary Methods

University of Maine
Fort Kent, Maine
06.2002

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration
  • Emotional Regulation Coaching
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Empowerment Coaching
  • Neurodivergence Awareness Building

Languages

English
Professional Working

Volunteer Experience

Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer

Sept. 2024 - current

I’ve been meeting weekly with an ‘at -risk’ child to help with self-esteem development, emotional regulation skills and to help her develop special interests and set goals for herself.

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Halifax Regional Center for Education

Bachelor Of Arts - English

Cape Breton University

Bachelor Of Education - K-5 Elementary Methods

University of Maine
Jody O’Donnell