Kelli L.

ODell
Kelli.odell001@albright.edu (610) 952-1676
Digital Portfolio http://kelliodell.weebly.com

Objective
Passionate, diligent and highly-organized elementary-certified teacher candidate seeking full-time elementary
teaching position. Experience and training in lesson, unit and curriculum development, effective behavior and
classroom management techniques, instructional methods for students with a range of abilities, and advanced
technology. Committed to promoting a positive, organized, respectful learning environment for children and to
providing a dynamic learning experience to all students.

Education
Albright College, Reading PA
Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies, May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 Summa Cum Laude
Instructional I Certification in Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Instructional I Grades 4-8 Certification (All subjects 4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)

Honors and Awards

Deans List Fall 2010-December 2014
Society of Jacob Albright Scholars, Life Membership
Grace Jones Award for Outstanding Early Childhood Education Student Teaching
Franklin Joseph Commencement Award
Sociology and Anthropology Department Research Award
Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education
Alpha Kappa Delta Sociological Honors Society

Professional Experience
Building Substitute
October 2015-Present
Penn Wood Elementary School, West Chester Area School District
West Chester, PA
Provide instruction in all content areas to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Collaborate with various teachers and staff on a daily basis.
Utilize classroom management strategies and adapt them according to classroom teachers philosophy.
Responsible for implementing curriculum, activities, and lesson plans based on the classroom teachers
instructions.
Demonstrate flexibility in completing daily building assignments and assisting the needs of staff and students.
Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, families, faculty, and administrators to build a
rapport in order to ensure an environment conducive to learning.
Voluntarily attend teacher and district in-services in order to build on knowledge regarding curriculum and
further professional development.
Student Teaching
Fall 2014
Spring Ridge Elementary School, Wilson School District
Wyomissing, PA
Instructed 20 fourth grade students in mathematics, reading and writing, taught Social Studies content to 41
students, enhanced math skills of eight children during RTII, and worked with on- and below-level guided
reading groups.
Created meaningful and active learning experiences for students of varied ability.
Participated in IEP, Data, Grade-level, Professional Development meetings and three school inservices.
Utilized advanced technology such as Chrome Books and a Promethean ActivBoard. Used ActivInspire
software and an ActivSlate board to be mobile during and enhance instruction.
Willow Creek Elementary School, Fleetwood Area School District
Fleetwood, PA
Facilitated multi-modal learning experiences for 17 kindergarten students with various abilities.
Implemented classroom management techniques for the whole group setting and individualized behavior
plans for three students.
Designed and executed a High Frequency Word unit with dynamic lessons and an assessment piece.
Participated in IEP, Data, PLC support team meetings and two school in-services.

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Undergraduate PracticumCo-Teaching
Spring 2014
Willow Creek Elementary School, Fleetwood Area School District
Fleetwood, PA
Placements in first and second grade classrooms (approximately six weeks in each placement). Participated in
co-teaching experiences in order to complete Level 3 observation hours required for certification to teach in
the state of Pennsylvania. Taught a number of lessons in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
Completed a Child Study on one student for a Teacher Researcher course; worked with student, the childs
family, the school psychologist and cooperating teacher.
Professionalism, classroom management, and lesson planning and delivery all evaluated using the Danielson
Framework for Teaching.

Relevant Experience
Malvern School of Glen MillsPreschool Teacher
Glen Mills, PA
Taught 15-25 two-four year old children in a private preschool setting.
May 2014-October 2015
Planned and delivered lessons based on a pre-established curriculum and NAEYC standards.
Worked with children on self-help, motor, and social skills and aided children in smooth transitions between
activities, meals, rest times, drop-off and pick-up.
Assisted in writing developmental and progress reports.
Albright College Academic Learning Center
Reading, PA
Level 1 certified CRLA Tutor
January 2012-May 2014
Was eligible to tutor Statistics, Research Methods, General Psychology and Child Development.
Offered 7-12 tutees avenues to succeed at a higher level in their coursework through one-on-one academic
consultation weekly and facilitated study sessions open to students in Statistics course.
Received positive feedback of classroom success from tutees and professor
.
Faculty Lead Study Abroad Childrens Literature in England
Summer 2013
Intensive study of world renowned childrens authors.
Completed classroom observations in British Schools.
North East Library Elementary Tutoring Program
Reading, PA
Tutor of Elementary and Middle School Students
Spring 2010-Spring 2012
Assisted 1-4 elementary students with various homework assignments one afternoon per week.
Assisted library staff with community events for children.
Ready, Set, Read Program Tutor
Reading, PA
13th and Union Elementary School
2012-2013
Facilitated one-on-one reading and writing experiences for an advanced kindergarten student reading on a second
grade level.
Kindergarten Classroom Helper: Worked with students at least twice weekly and assisted teacher in various
classroom activities.
Goodwill Goodguides Youth Mentoring Program
Reading, PA
Mentored two inner-city children.
2010-2011
Accompanied mentees to community programs and events and supported them at school events.

Campus Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Member in Student Pennsylvania State Education Association
Fall 2010- Fall 2014
Served on executive board (Secretary and Historian).
Peer Orientation Program leader
Spring 2011-Fall 2014
Mentored new students in their transition to college during New Student Orientation.
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
2011-2014
Served on Executive Board and a committee that planned a Sectional Conference.
Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Group
2011-2014
Served on Executive Board (Secretary and Vice President); organized volunteer trips for 30+ students.
Volunteered with Costal Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth, NJ; rebuilt homes
Spring 2014
destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.
Traveled to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, Florida; volunteered with severely ill
Spring 2012 & 2013
and disabled children and their families.

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Skills and Certifications

Attended FSA Child Abuse Training Fall 2014

CPR and First Aid Certified
Updated Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check and FBI fingerprinting
Ten years of Spanish Instruction
Trained in advanced technology (Ipad, Chrome Book, Promethean ActivBoard and ActivSlate, ActivInspire
Software, Microsoft, Smartboard, Youtube, assorted websites, etc.)
Strong in development of lesson and unit plans
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online
Training May, 2015

Additional Honors and Awards

Provost and John A. Bartholomew Scholarship

Human Development Home & School Award for Excellence in Childhood (Strath Haven High School)
Provost and National Honor Society Scholarships
Character Recognition Awards (Strath Haven High School)

ReferencesAvailable on separate page

References
Ellen Gacomis
Building Principal, Penn Wood Elementary WCASD
1470 Johnnys Way
West Chester, PA 19382
egacomis@wcasd.k12.pa.us
4842661999
Leslie Fuller Executive Director at The Malvern
School of Glen Mills
Past Supervisor
20 Creek Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
glenmills@malvernschool.com
6105583881
Robyne Cook Director of Education at The
Malvern School of Glen Mills
Past Supervisor
20 Creek Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
glenmillsdoe@malvernschool.com
6105583881
John Crossan
Student Teaching Supervisor
145 Chestnut Street
Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540
jpcrossan@yahoo.com
6102071314
Marci Prutzer - Kindergarten Teacher in
Fleetwood Area School District
Cooperating Teacher
605 Crisscross Road
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania 19522
mprutzer@fleetwoodasd.k12.pa.us
6109447229 (work)
6105074848 (cell)
Jennifer Greene
Classroom Teacher, Penn Wood Elementary WCASD
1470 Johnnys Way1470
West Chester, PA 19382
jgreene1@wcasd.k12.pa.us
4842661969

Dr. Susan Seidenstricker - Associate Professor of

Education & Teacher Certification Officer
College Advisor and Professor
Albright College Education Department
Masters Hall 202B
13th & Bern Streets
Reading, PA 19612-5234
sseidenstricker@alb.edu
6109217564
Sheila Simyak - Instructor in Education at
Albright College
College Professor
Albright College Education Department
Masters Hall
13th & Bern Streets
Reading, PA 19612-5234
ssimyak@alb.edu
6109217562
Dr. Brian Jennings Assistant Professor at
Albright College
College Advisor and Professor
1605 Alsace Road. Reading PA 19604
bjennings@albright.edu
6107909966 (home)
6109217892 (office)
Michael Smith - 4th Grade Teacher in Wilson
School District
Cooperating Teacher
1211 Broadcasting Road
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
SmiMicR@wilsonsd.org
6106703259

Roxanne Adams
Classroom Teacher, Penn Wood Elementary WCASD
1470 Johnnys Way
West Chester, PA 19382
radams@ wcasd.k12.pa.us
4842661942