Will Odom Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• ensure ML students receive the instructional support needed to succeed academically while developing English proficiency• identify and address individual student language needs through differentiated instruction and targeted scaffolds and amplifications• work closely with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum materials and instructional strategies for MLs, ensuring accessibility and comprehension• collaborate with staff to develop and implement instructional plans to support language acquisition• serve as a liaison between the school and bilingual families, ensuring effective communication• assist in organizing and facilitating parent meetings, workshops, and conferences• support families in navigating the education system, school policies, and its processes• ensure families have access to resources to support their children's academic success• foster an inclusive and culturally responsive space to respect diverse backgrounds and experiences• promote awareness of cultural diversity and empathy among the school community• assist in administering language proficiency assessments to monitor the progress of ELLs• track and report student progress toward language acquisition and academic goals• use assessment data to inform instructional planning and provide feedback• plan and present professional development in language acquisition and culturally responsive teaching• support colleagues by sharing best practices and integrating language development into the curriculum• ensure that the school is in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements related to MLs• maintain accurate records of student performance, program participation, and services provided• design department website, marketing materials, and instructional documents

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

• create and sustain social media strategy for social media outlets, including ads• manage FB group of 500K and IG account of 14K with 70-150% growth in engagement• manage accounting and financial statements with Excel and Google Sheets• create reports to analyze expenditures to compare financial input vs output• operate affiliate programs from various companies and platforms with over $100K a year in revenue• work in Wordpress to create, edit and maintain blog posts and update for SEO • update technology to ensure latest software, apps, etc. function properly• communicate with multiple partners at any given time to manage multiple projects (using PMS software).• photography products for promotional purposes

Davidson, North Carolina, United States

• research and implement updated curriculum based on newest language learning methodologies • incorporate high-interest activities and learning procedures to increase engagement by 25%• determine gap areas and formulate a strategy to reconcile difference and intensify acquisition of information• integrate learning strategies across class levels to improve cognitive outcome and output • increase growth rate for and expansion of language classes by 10-20%• develop and analyze formative/summative for learner evaluation with 85% meeting mastery • evaluate materials and affect changes where necessary to improve learner output and engagement• design 3 scope and sequences with objectives and desired results while making adjusts as necessary• institute and enforce policies and procedures for 150-200 students

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

• create curriculum and design program with demonstrated ability to improve performance by 25-30%• administer standardized testing (ACCESS) and manage all subsequent data with student 30% exit rate• utilize technology when appropriate to supplement lessons and increase engagement by 10-15%• serve as ELL contact person, interpreter, and advocate, including social services and immigration• Construct synchronous and asynchronous lessons for elearning and classroom delivery• raise parental awareness, involvement and satisfaction with 10-15% increase• manage student data with database software (Ellevation) and maintain legal documentation necessary• conceptualized and executed 10-15 professional development trainings to staff on best practices • research and distribute monthly newsletter to provide resources and tailored communication with 75-80% open rate• handle and organize multiple projects and tasks at a time while meeting deadlines • plan and lead 30-40 professional learning team meetings and develop district-wide processes and procedures • adapt teaching to virtual learning with interactive and engaging lessons through new technology• extensive use of learning management system to deliver instruction and manage students• assess needs through support teams & reported data to admin for consideration & implementation• implement improved strategies based on research-proven methods• increase growth in ELL program and assessment scores in content areas• research and implement diversity and ethnocultural pedagogy practices in classrooms• train teachers in practical strategies and cultural understanding to meet individual needs of students

Davidson, North Carolina, United States

• implement new curriculum based on learner interest in course additions for 100+ learners• integrate learning strategies across class levels to improve cognitive outcome• increase growth and retention rate for language classes with approximately 15% increase• conduct multiple surveys for student feedback and evidences• analyze formative/summative for learner evaluation with all learners scoring 75% or greater• deliver instruction through at least 5 modes: one-on-one, group, video, pre-learning, visual design, etc.• assess student knowledge/gap areas through pre/post testing and build units around results• evaluate materials and affect changes where necessary to improve learner output and engagement• institute and enforce policies and procedures for non-learning solutions• incorporate new technologies where appropriate to increase learner engagement and knowledge retention• Serve as teacher leader in administrative internship

Statesville, North Carolina, United States

• yield exceptional student and administrative evaluations in top 5 percentile• lead and managed 6 person advisory planning committee to increase learner behavioral outcomes• chaired 12 member grade-level committee to report learner deficiencies, accommodations & interventions• collaborated professionally with learning community to improve materials & increase learner comprehension• researched and instituted new technology advances through technology committee• trained other educators on new technologies introduced to improve learner processes and involvement• completed PDSA (plan-do-study-act) cycles for design, implementation, and evaluation of 140+ students• graphed and documented learner outcomes to adjust lessons and materials as needed• created and directed SAVE credit recovery program and Saturday School for student improvement withaverage 10% increase in student performance

Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States

• supervised 12-20 staff and 75-100 school-age children K-6 • built program from the ground up and saw increased growth each year • managed all project components from hiring to financials• balanced budget and kept program running in the black with surplus • created and enforced polices and procedures that are still in place in the current program • followed and exceeded all laws and legal guidelines set by the Department of Human Services • developed curriculum and organized tutoring for growth in learner achievement • handled conflict resolutions and maintained excellent rapport with parents with 95% retention rate

Horn Lake, Mississippi, United States

• served as ELL contact person and interpreter, raising parental awareness, involvement and satisfaction • assessed needs through Teacher Support Team & reported data to admin for consideration & implementation • implemented improved strategies based on research-proven methods • researched and selected materials and resources to be used across county-wide system • increased growth in ELL program and assessment scores

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• revised English as a second language curriculum for adult learners • analyzed adult learner objectives and adapted material • applied learner goals to accomplish authentic application for their individual purposes

San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica

• launched English language learning program for university students and adult professionals • utilized current adult learning theory and methodologies• facilitated complete project life cycle with scope, budget, and resources• continued research of language learner best practices and incorporated results into the program • increased demand for services and program size• conducted gap analysis to identify program inefficiencies and proposed solutions• collaborated with team members to design and revise individual learning plans• evaluated program goals and mission to ensure stability and focus

Oxford, Mississippi, United States

• write engaging copy with attention-grabbing headlines for print and web use• conducted interviews of various professionals from around the university• prepared and edited internal and external communications from university officials• assisted with the integrations of public relations strategies across various media campaigns• collaborated with other staff to promote historic and monumental university events• set and designed articles and media pieces for the alumni magazine• confer with graphic personnel to coordinate production of various print and web materials

Master'S Degree, School Administration, 4.0

Graduate Certificate in School Leadership Add-on Licensure for Educational Leadership

64 Hours Towards Master'S Degree, Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies

Master'S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction, 4.0

Activities and Societies: • Graduate work study teaching ESL to international students • Leadership in student service.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism (Public Relations), 3.9

Activities and Societies: Work Study in campus Public Relations Office Leadership in Student Service Organization Graduated Summa Cum.