567 Brighton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015     (610) 882-2110, kathleen.odell@lehigh.edu
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   OBJECTIVE

    To obtain a dual position as an Academic Support Advisor and collegiate Men and Women’s Swimming Assistant Coach.
 

   EDUCATION

   Masters of Arts in Secondary Education, English and Social Studies                                                                     08/99 -
   Lehigh University, Graduate School of Education, Bethlehem, PA
   Cumulative GPA: 3.6

   Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science                                                                                                       05/99
   Bloomsburg University, School of Arts and Sciences, Bloomsburg, PA
   Cumulative GPA: 3.54    Dean’s List
 

  ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EXPERCIENCE

   BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY, Bloomsburg, PA                                                                                                          07/98 – 05/99
   Teaching and Research Assistant
   * Participated as a teaching and research assistant in a study of Bloomsburg University’s Freshman University Seminar Course funded by
   the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education.  The Freshman Experience Seminar Course’s curriculum involved instruction in the areas of:
   academic support in terms of learning, studying, test-taking, and research skills; social adjustment to college life; familiarization with college
   resources and community; guidance and mentoring.  Special project involved supervision of student journals exploring freshman experience
   issues.

   SOUTHERN LEHIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL, SOUTHERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, Center Valley, PA
   Student Teaching Intern                                                                                                                                                      02/01 – 05/01

   EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL, EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Emmaus, PA
   Student Teaching Intern                                                                                                                                                      02/01 – 05/01
   * Prepared and implemented lessons and assessment tools, supervised students, prepared bulletin boards, communicated with parents
   and/or legal guardians, and participated in all staff and team meetings.
 

   COACHING EXPERCIENCE

   LEHIGH UNIVERISTY, Bethlehem, PA                                                                                                                             09/99 – 05/01
   Assistant Coach of Lehigh University’s Varsity Men and Women’s Swimming Teams
   * Assisted in all areas of coaching, including: on-deck coaching; workout and meet line-up preparation; mentoring and guidance; academic
   support and advisement; on and off-campus recruiting; and administrative duties.
   NCAA certified for off-campus recruiting.
   Member of Lehigh University Athletic Department’s Leadership Committee examining the process of the development of its student-athletes.

   AMERICAN SWIMMING COACHES ASSOCIATION                                                                                                2001 –
   Fellow
   * Project focuses on the processes of mental training and their interaction with the development of talented young swimmers.  Also examining
   the mental processes of older female swimmers who are staying in the sport longer in an effort to determine what makes them able to reach
   their physical peak and full potential later in life.

   LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, Bethlehem, PA                                                                                                                            06/99 –
   Assistant Director of the Lehigh University Swim Camp
   * Assisted in all areas of camp administration, coaching, and management.

   LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, Bethlehem, PA                                                                                                                           07/99 – 08/00
   Administrative Assistant of the Lehigh University Nike Soccer Residential Camp
   Coach at Lehigh University Nike Soccer Tikes-n-Spikes Camp
   * Assisted in all areas of camp management and administration.

   LEHIGH UNIVERSITY , Bethlehem, PA                                                                                                                           08/99 – 08/00
   Co-leader and instructor on Lehigh University freshman pre-orientation rock-climbing and caving outdoor trips
   * Involved in all aspects of the program designed to facilitate the transition from high school to college including planning, facilitating, and
   instructing
 

   PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

   American Swimming Coaches Association

   College Swimming Coaches Association of America
 

   OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

   CITY OF BETHLEHEM, Bethlehem, PA                                                                                                                           05/98 – 08/98
   Department of Parks and Recreation Intern
   * Installed and implemented a recreation scheduling software program, assisted in the management of the departmental accounts and records,
   and collaborated on the promotion of city-sponsored events.

   LEHIGH COUNTY ADULT PROBATION/PAROLE DEPARTMENT, Allentown, PA                                           07/98 – 08/98
   Intern
   * Assisted in supervision, investigation and evaluations, and administration activities in an area of the criminal justice system.  Major project
   involved victim retribution research and investigation.
 

   HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

   Bloomsburg University Honors Program, research completed                                                                                       1997 – 1999

   Member of Bloomsburg University Varsity Women’s Swim Team                                                                                1995 – 1999

   Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships qualifier, Awarded All-Conference Team Honors         1996 – 1999

   NCAA Division II National Swimming Championships qualifier, awarded three All-American Honors                  1999

   Recipient of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award                                                     1997 – 1999

   Bloomsburg University Scholar-Athlete Award recipient                                                                                               1997 – 1999

   Bloomsburg University Athletic Advisory Board member                                                                                              1997 - 1998