Allison Ochs
Charlottesville
Summary
Personable and organized with innate ability to connect with others and collaborate effectively with students, families and administrators. Familiar with educational methodologies and equipped with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering supportive and motivating environment that drives student success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Coach
Mountain View Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of their child's progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and staff to understand and address student behaviors and academic needs to increase access to curriculum and learning;
- Demonstrated knowledge of school and community resources available to assist students and families, while actively sharing knowledge of resources with other colleagues.
- Built staff capacity to meet student needs by collaborating on the creation of individual student plans.
- Engaged administrators, teachers, and staff in addressing inclusivity, cultural, and racial barriers.
- Researched, planned, purchased and installed a 90 foot long Sensory Hallway in our school.
- Organized and oversaw an in-school dental clinic through Smile Virginia to serve a large population of our students in need of free dental care.
School-Based Substitute Teacher
Baker-Butler Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
- Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school field trips, enhancing learning through real-world experiences.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Motivational skills
- Adaptable nature
- Team collaboration
- Self-care strategies
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis response
- Adept at conflict resolution
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Coach
Mountain View Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
School-Based Substitute Teacher
Baker-Butler Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
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