CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jodi A. Dodd
3241 Malone Dr.
Lexington, KY 40513
Cell: 541-929-2996
jodidodd@gmail.com
TEACHING PORTFOLIO:
http://teacherjodidodd.
blogspot.com/
“Jodi is one of the most gifted
teachers that I have worked
with in designing and
implementing systems to
make information
understandable to students
so that they will internalize
their learning for use in the
future. Her energy and
enthusiasm keep students
actively engaged in the lesson
at hand.”
-Maria Delapoer,
Principal
“Jodi Dodd is one of those
people who was obviously
born to teach. She has an
easy rapport with students.
They like her very much, but
because she operates without
ambiguity, it is always
absolutely clear who is in
charge.”
-Kris McLaughlin,
Teacher
JODI A. DODD
Committed to Reading and Writing Excellence
PROFILE
Creative and resourceful Secondary Language Arts educator dedicated to
motivating people. Experienced in inspiring students to understand and reach
appropriate reading, writing and speaking goals. Passionately teaches creative and
critical thinking.
•Warm nurturer •Entertaining speaker
•Excellent writer •Experienced editor of diverse media
•Effective team player •Caring expert in multi-cultural education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher, Camp Director, ESL Curriculum Design Specialist, and Teacher
Supervisor, Lexington, KY; Corvallis, OR; and Seoul, S. Korea (2004-Present)
Designed and implemented an extensive ESL curriculum as camp director. Trained
10-16 Americans each year to teach ESL classes for a 5-day English camp each July.
Supervised over 50 Korean and American teachers and counselors each summer.
Taught English in many classroom settings for 10-140 Korean students at a time.
Results: 100-140 Korean children learned English each summer, while having a great
deal of fun in a summer program. New teachers were encouraged and inspired to
successfully teach English and return again the next year. Parents have been so
impressed that the camp has grown significantly each year.
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher, Calapooia Middle School, Albany, OR
(1998-2001)
Taught 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies for 95 students. Started after-
school training and tutoring program for at-risk students. Trained the entire reading
staff to creatively teach the Oregon Benchmarks for Reading Standards. Served on
the board for the Oregon Council of Teachers of English.
Results: 95 students completed their first extensive research report with great success.
All students improved scores in state testing for reading and writing. 93 students
completed reading, writing, and speaking portfolio requirements with passing scores.
English Teacher Japanese-English Summer School, Albany, OR (1998)
Taught a 4-hour ESL class every morning for 4 weeks to students in 5th-12th grade.
Designed lessons for writing, speaking, listening, and American culture.
Results: 24 Japanese students made remarkable improvements in reading, writing,
listening and speaking English. Students’ self confidence soared as a result of this class.
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher, Calapooia Middle School, Albany, OR (1997)
Student Teaching Practicum, 8th grade. Taught writing staff how to teach the
current writing standards for the state of Oregon and shared creative ways to help
students achieve them. Designed a public speaking unit in which students chose Civil
War research topics and then scored each other accurately, using the state
benchmarks for public speaking. Created extensive units in technical and persuasive
writing and speaking.
Results: 95 students completed reading, writing, and speaking portfolio requirements
with passing scores. School staff began using writing and reading benchmarks in all
subjects, not just in English class, due to persuasive efforts and teacher training.
 “Jodi has a tremendous
knowledge in her subject
areas, great enthusiasm for
working with students, and a
constant desire to improve
her already considerable skills.
She is talented at creating
lesson plans that inspire both
high and low level students at
the same time. This is a
gift. Some teachers spend
their career trying to master
this skill, and as a young
teacher, Jodi has already
mastered it.”
-Maria Delapoer,
Principal
“Jodi’s upbeat nature and
positive outlook make her a
pleasure to work with, and
her skills and subject
knowledge have been an
incredible asset to our
school.”
–Karen Clark,
Special Education
“Jodi Dodd is one of those
people who was obviously
born to teach. She has an
easy rapport with
students. They like her very
much, but because she
operates without ambiguity,
it is always absolutely clear
who is in charge.”
-Kris McLaughlin,
Teacher
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
M.A.T. in Secondary English Education, Oregon State University (1998)
Completed 64 credit hours with a 3.9 GPA. Wrote Master’s thesis: “Integrated
Language Arts and Social Studies: Issues and Suggestions.”
B.A. in English w/minor in French Education, Grace College (1997)
Completed Bachelor’s Degree, including electives in Writing Composition, Modern
American Grammar, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Effective Writing, Journalism, and
Teaching Foreign Languages.
CIEF French Study Program, Universite de Bourgogne (1996)
Completed a six month immersion experience. Attended classes in French History,
Language, and Culture. Obtained a Certificate of French Language.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kentucky State Teaching Certificate: License # 201110622, English and
Communications, Grades 5-12.
School Coordinator, Destination ImagiNation, Rosa Parks Elementary School,
Lexington, KY, (2006-Present)
Led groups of volunteers to build teamwork and creative problem solving skills in
kindergarten through 5th grade.
Results: 100+ kids were directly impacted by efforts. Successful implementation of
the creative problem solving program at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Eight teams
competed at the state level in March, 2008.
President, International Cooking Club, Corvallis, Oregon (2004-2006)
Designed and directed a program for the wives of international graduate students
to share their knowledge of culture and culinary arts with other international
women.
Results: 35 women were empowered by the relationships made in the club. All
women learned extensive culinary skills.
President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Spouses and Partners
Program, Boston, MA (2004-2006)
Led and directed activities for the spouses and partners of the Executive
Education Global Management of Technology program at M.I.T.
Results: 30 international families were brought together to support one another
during an incredibly stressful and potentially isolated time in their lives. Organized a
cooking club, etiquette classes, several evening parties, and various tours around the
Eastern states.
Board Member, Friends of Internationals, Corvallis, OR (2004-2006)
Served on the board as the public relations expert, web page creator,
administrative assistant, and director of development.
Results: 30 area churches worked together to provide home furnishings and
appliances to welcome 300 new International students at Oregon State University.
Oregon Council of Teachers of English, Corvallis, OR (1998-2001)
Served on the board. Created a dynamic program for a 3-day English Teaching
Conference.
Results: 150 area teachers received training in all areas of English Teaching.