Joy Ondrak

7712 Howard St. Apt. #04 402-446-0089

Omaha, NE 68114 jondrak@unomaha.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
 Dedicated and inquisitive professional educator with a devotion to equitable and culturally
responsive education for all students
 Adept at developing interactive and differentiated lesson plans that encourage student success
 Practiced in diverse teaching experiences in urban areas and across different districts
 Adaptable to meet the needs of students’ learning in both the in-person and online setting

EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Omaha – Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science in Education Graduation: May 2023
Endorsements: Secondary Education
English, 7-12
English as a 2nd Language, 7-12
 Teacher Scholars Academy  GPA: 3.98/4.0
 Dean’s List (8 semesters)  Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Northwest High School, Omaha Public Schools – Omaha, NE Summer 2022
Summer Paraprofessional: Academic Career Planning
 Worked in small groups with students to develop comprehension skills
 Instructed individuals and whole group with daily tasks
Marrs Middle School, Omaha Public Schools – Omaha, NE Summer 2022
Summer Paraprofessional: English Learners
 Worked one-on-one with students to build their Lego kits and to test hypotheses
 Encouraged student creativity in developing an invention

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Final Practicum
Papillion La Vista High School, PLV Public Schools, Papillion, NE – Grade 10 Fall 2022
 Prepared and presented weekly lesson plans for 10 th grade English students
 Facilitated discussion about beliefs and themes regarding the texts
 Completed 60 hours of field experience
 Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and assist students
Final Practicum
Papillion La Vista High School, PLV Public Schools, Papillion, NE – Grades 9-12 Fall 2022
 Prepared and presented lesson plans for level 3 English-Language Learners
 Differentiated lesson plans based on students’ reading levels
 Completed 25 hours of field experience
 Assisted students with other core content homework
Advanced Practicum
Teen Literacy Center, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE – Grades 9-12 Spring 2022
 Prepared and presented weekly lesson plans; assisted teacher with classroom management
 Differentiated lesson plans based on students’ reading levels
 Completed 24 hours of field experience
 Worked with students of diverse, culture, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Advanced Practicum
Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs District, Council Bluffs, IA – Grade 11 Fall 2021
 Administered reading comprehension and check-in assessments
 Facilitated discussion about beliefs and philosophies regarding the texts
 Completed 77 hours of field experience
 Collaborated with cooperating student teacher to plan and assist students
Intermediate Practicum
Central High School, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE – Grade 9 Spring 2021
 Developed weekly lesson plans for whole class and small group activities
 Utilized technology to meet the needs of in-person and at-home students
 Completed 69 hours of field experience
 Collaborated with cooperating student teacher to plan and assist students

RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Citylight Students – Omaha, NE August 2021-present
 Facilitated discussion between students by asking and answering questions
 Served students by providing rides to and from the church
 Collaborated with other table leaders to create activities for students
Citylight Mentoring Program – Omaha, NE September 2022-present
 Mentored middle school student by engaging in conversations
 Planned outings for mentee twice a month
Club Legacy Youth Volleyball Camp – Elkhorn, NE June 2022
 Instructed players on the fundamentals of volleyball
 Collaborated with other coaches about camp structure and strategies

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Education: Conversational Spanish language skills, understanding of various educational
technologies for classroom use
Computer: Zoom, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification & Training: CPR Certified, Leadership Development Training

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Salt Company Ministry – small group leader August 2021-present
Club Legacy Volleyball – Head and assistant coach December 2019-April 2022