Allison O'Hara

Innovative educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and instructional design. Skilled at creating engaging, standards-aligned content and adapting curriculum to cater to diverse learner needs, including those with IEPs, 504 Plans, and Gifted and Talented students. Proficient in analyzing data to inform instruction, mentoring educators, and driving student achievement. Passionate about fostering collaboration, equity, and inclusive practices in education.

• NJ Standard Certificate: Elementary Education K-6
• NJ Standard Certificate: Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Tiered System of Support (TSS) Coordinator Grades 3-5         (8/2021-6/2023)

• Facilitated intervention for struggling students referred to the program and developed plans alongside teachers.
• Organized and led meetings between teachers, families and the TSS team to determine eligibility of referred students and reevaluate current students' needs.

Literacy Workshop Support Team             (8/2022-6/2023)

• Supported new staff with implementation of Reader's and Writer's Workshop.
• Collaborate with District Literacy Coach to address staff questions with Workshop philosophy and structures.

First-Year Teacher Mentor              (8/2021-6/2023)

• Regularly met one-on-one with first year teacher mentee to support and enrich teaching practices, prepare evaluations/observations and discuss concerns.

School Improvement Panel (SciP) and Committee           (8/2017-6/2020)

• Regularly met with team and school leaders to create meaningful and relevant professional development for colleagues.
• Organized and facilitated a weekly teacher book club.