Cari ODea

Current: (309) 643-7576 | codea@mail.bradley.edu|odeacari@gmail.com

Permanent:
904 N Cooper St. 1888 Linsley St.
Peoria, IL 61606 Washington, IL 61571

Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Concentration in Fine Arts
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Expected May 2017
Overall GPA: 3.53/4.0
Deans List, 6 Semesters
University Scholarship, Bradley University, August 2013-Present

Licensure
Early Childhood Special Education Approval
IEIN: 1122809

Field Experience
Student Teacher, Kindergarten, January 2017-present
L.E. Starke Primary School, Pekin, IL
Teaching learning segments in Literacy, Math, and Writing
Conducting morning meeting of classroom
Fulfilling requirements of the edTPA for Bradley University
Novice Teacher, Pre-kindergarten, September 2016-December 2016
Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center, Peoria, IL
Taught learning segment based off book Are You My Mother?
Conducted daily assessments based on Illinois Early Childhood
Standards
Fulfilled requirements of the edTPA for Bradley University
Student Observer, 1st grade, September 2014-December 2014
Franklin Primary School, Peoria, IL
Observed daily operations of the classroom
Worked closely with a group of struggling readers
Performed reading assessments

Related Experiences
Young Lives, Peoria, IL
February 2017-Present
Assisted in child care of children ages 6 months-4 years
Built relationships with other childcare workers, along with the families
of the children
Leadership Experiences
Young Life Leader, East Peoria, IL
September 2016-December 2016
Built relationships with and mentored high school students
Conducted weekly meetings
Coordinated club activities for high school students

Volunteer Experiences
Girls on the Run, Springfield, IL
Gamma Phi Beta, Bradley University
May 2015, November 2016
Interacted successfully and positively with the runners and other
volunteers
Exhibited flexibility to adapt to the needs of the moment
Motivated and empowered young girls running a 5k race

Honors
National Society of Leadership and Success: 2016-Present
Pi Lambda Theta, Education Honor Society: 2015- Present
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Beta Eta: 2013-Present

Work Experience
Floating Teacher, PALS Praise and Leadership School
Peoria, IL, January 2014-December 2015, August 2016- December 2016
Guided young children in varying ages in all areas of development
Created an effective, safe learning environment for all children
Adapted to different settings and situations depending on the needs of
the moment
Interacted and communicated positively with co-workers and families

Nanny, Daily Family

Peoria, IL May 2016-Present
Demonstrated responsibility for care, entertaining, and guiding
development
Created a safe, fun, and loving environment for a toddler 3 days a
week
Exhibited good communication with all members of the family

Assistant Teacher, Apple Tree Academy

Dunlap, IL, January 2016-May 2016
 Guided toddlers in all areas of development
Created a safe, secure learning environment
Interacted and communicated positively with co-workers and families
 References
Stacy Carter
Cooperating Teacher
L.E. Starke Primary School, Pekin, IL
309-531-2653
stacy.carter@pekin.net

Steve Garrison
Student Teaching University Supervisor
Bradley University
309-264-9062
sgarrison@fsmail.bradley.edu

Cecile Arquette
Academic Advisor/Professor
Bradley University
309-677-2614
carquette@fsmail.bradley.edu

Wendy Fowler
Former Boss
Praise and Leadership Schools, Peoria, IL
309-674-2938
309-635-3573
wendy@palschools.com