J. Michael O'Dell

Dedicated educator seeking a K–6 teaching position to foster academic growth and positive student influence. Eager to leverage extensive experience in Tier 2 intervention and classroom management to support student success, with a strong interest in coaching and wellness/adventure programming.

Teacher (Tier 2 interventionist) - McKelvie Intermediate School - Bedford, NH

(2018-08)

• Designed and implemented Tier 2 academic support program focused on executive skills for 5th and 6th grade students, including time management, organization, goal-setting, and self-monitoring.
• Integrated core concepts such as growth mindset, habit formation, and grit into daily instruction to build student resilience and independence.
• Provided targeted remediation and reteaching across all core subjects (ELA: My Perspectives, Wonders, math: Big Ideas, science, and social studies) to support student mastery and academic confidence.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and support staff to develop individualized learning plans and monitor student progress.
• Led small group instruction and one-on-one interventions tailored to student needs, accelerating growth and closing skill gaps.
• Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administrators in weekly child study team meetings to develop and implement strategies for students facing academic, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
• Attended 504 meetings to contribute insight and build appropriate accommodations to help students succeed.
• 2023 - present - Peer to Peer Observation coordinator
• 2018 - present - School Safety Committee member
• 2018 - present - Child Study Team member
• 2018 - present - Bedford Bobcats - Special Olympics volunteer coach (basketball and track)
• 2018 - 2024 - Bedford Education Foundation board member
• 2019 - 2022 - Social Emotional Learning Committee Member (district and building)
• Spring 2021 - Learning Loss Program Coordinator
• Summer 2020 - Bedford Reopening Task Force
• Summer 2020 - Summer Curriculum Training Institute

4th grade Classroom Teacher - Main Dunstable Elementary School - Nashua, NH

(2011 - 2018)

Imparted curriculum to a class of diverse children: learning styles, ELL students, socioeconomics, students with behavior plans, intensive needs.

• Mathematics – Eureka, Everyday Math.
• Language Arts - integrated reading/writing program around fiction and non fiction texts to prepare students for state assessments.
• Science – Domain specific – responsible for Physical Science – energy (previously responsible for Earth Science: atmosphere, climate and weather)
• Implemented lab experiences that helped MDES become a top performing school in Nashua on 4th grade Science NECAP Assessment.
• Social studies – civics, economics, immigration and NH history. Several student projects led to direct correspondence with representatives at the NH state house.
• Developed strong rapport with special educators (including intensive needs program) to coordinate a positive learning environment for special education students.
• Worked within a PLC where a shared vision and team collaboration served to elevate student learning.
• Practiced Responsive Classroom philosophy to develop relationships and connections with students.
• Advocated for open parental communication to support student success.
• Head coach – PAL cross country – 130 student grades 2-5
• Donors Choose – fulfilled 3 projects to procure 16 Chromebooks for my classroom
• Building Health and Safety Committee
• Teacher Representative for PTO meetings

Long Term Substitute – 4th grade - Bicentennial Elementary School - Nashua, NH

(2010 - 2011)

Substitute Teacher - Bedford School District - Bedford, NH

(2008 - 2010)

Futures Trader - Rotella Capital Management - Kirkland, WA

(2004 - 2008)

Vice President of Sales - Refco, LLC – Base Metals - Far Hills, NJ

(1999 - 2004)

Risk Manager - Allied Deals - Piscataway, NJ

(1998 - 1999)

Client Liaison – Metals Specialist - Reifler Trading Corporation - New York, NY

(1993 - 1998)

Gold Arbitrage Clerk, Crude Oil Pit Clerk - Refco - New York, NY

(1992 - 1993)

Customer Service Representative - MTB Banking - New York, NY

(1991 - 1992)

Master of Education - Elementary Ed (certified K -8) - Southern New Hampshire University (2008 - 2010)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Rutgers University

New York Institute of Finance