Cody Drinkwater

Provide one-on-one academic support specializing in reading comprehension and English literacy, customizing IEP-aligned strategies that improved student engagement and retention. Communicate progress with parents and adapt instruction to diverse learning needs.

Served as regional liaison between individuals with IDD and providers, creating and delivering trainings on self-advocacy and human rights while facilitating focus groups to elevate client voices and resolve service issues. Developed written tools and coordinated with agencies to promote client autonomy.

Supported delivery of English and Social Studies instruction through one-on-one and small-group interventions, classroom management, and adaptation of lessons to diverse learning styles to improve student participation. Assisted with grading and lesson preparation.

Registered and verified test takers, ensured compliance with standardized testing procedures, maintained secure testing environments, and documented irregularities to preserve testing integrity. Troubleshot technical issues during sessions.

Administered exams for undergraduate and graduate students, supervised standard and ADA-accommodated tests, and maintained confidentiality and procedural documentation to uphold academic integrity. Provided examinee instructions and support.

Shelved and organized materials using the Dewey Decimal System, supported inter-branch deliveries, and assisted patrons with locating materials while providing customer service in children's and fiction sections.

Tutored elementary and middle school students in reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary, adapting instruction for varying learning levels and collaborating with teachers to align sessions with academic benchmarks.

Completed graduate coursework in History beginning August 2021, pursuing advanced study in historical topics and research methods.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in History from 2008 to 2012 with coursework preparing for roles in education and instructional support.