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Brian LoRocco

Weehawken,NJ

Summary

Sylvan Learning Center Director/Director of Education, with a Bachelor's degree in English, seeking a position as a middle school English teacher.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Center Director/Owner

Sylvan Learning Center
04.2022 - Current
  • Taught English (K-8) to small groups of students
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and challenges through monthly ongoing conferences.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through proactive strategies such as setting clear expectations and consequences for misconduct while also reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills and methodologies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students. Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed daily activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
  • Trained staff on best practices for education and program delivery.
  • Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation to optimize center operations.


English Tutor

Bloomfield College
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of various course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Tutored a diverse population in an urban school setting, including ESL students, ADA students, and students of varying academic backgrounds.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Help developed student confidence though attentive instruction in writing, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Conducted in-class writing workshops.

Test Center Director

Bloomfield College
12.2013 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for designing Bloomfield College's testing program. Incorporated academic and professional exams, and facilitated the transition to a state-of-the-art testing facility
  • Coordinate/manage testing center operations, including scheduling, staffing, proctoring, marketing, time-sheets, record maintenance, supplies, invoices and payments
  • Provide timely forecast and budget data reports for management
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers, faculty, students, and staff.
  • Interview, hire, train, develop and manage new testing team members; evaluate and provide continuous mentoring,
  • Proctor/troubleshoot real time technical issues that arise during testing
  • Work with multitude of software, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Colleague, and test specific software
  • Conceptualize future program components
  • Work alongside managers and vice presidents to outline and implement program plans and objectives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Southern New Hampshire University
500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106
2018

Skills

  • Teaching/Tutoring
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student assessment
  • Educational activities
  • Classroom instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Motivating students
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Testing and grading
  • Microsoft Office/ Google Suite/ Adobe Creative Cloud/ Microsoft One Drive/Databases
    Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

Certification

  • Praxis II Middle School English Test (Taken on 7/10/25-awaiting results)
  • Sylvan Director of Education
  • Sylvan Center Director
  • CLEP Primary Test Center Administrator
  • DSST Test Center Manager
  • IQT Exam Center Supervisor
  • PAN Test Center Manager/Primary Proctor
  • TEAS Test Center Director

Timeline

Center Director/Owner

Sylvan Learning Center
04.2022 - Current

English Tutor

Bloomfield College
01.2017 - 06.2021

Test Center Director

Bloomfield College
12.2013 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Southern New Hampshire University

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