Carolynn O’Connor
Summary
Objective
To secure a dynamic and challenging administrative or supervisory position that leverages my leadership, organizational skills, and experience in driving strategic initiatives and managing diverse teams.
Summary of Qualifications
- Extensive experience in educational leadership, including curriculum development, instructional coaching, and professional development.
- Proven expertise in managing teams, implementing data-driven decision-making, and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Skilled in fostering community engagement and driving continuous improvement through effective supervision and strategic planning.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully navigating complex challenges and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Supervisor of Instruction and Curriculum, Science, Practical Arts
Sayreville School District
11.2017 - Current
- District Supervisor of Nursing Staff
District Instructional Leader, Science
Perth Amboy High School
02.2017 - 11.2017
Teacher Environmental Science, Astronomy
Sayreville War Memorial High School
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Home Instructor 2013-2017
- Class of 2017 Head Advisor 2013-2017
- Standardized Testing Administration 2009-present
Mentor
Sayreville Mentor Program
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Mentor to three different novice teachers
- Familiarized novice teachers with district procedures and policies
- Observed and gave feedback to each teacher on pedagogy
- Supervised professional growth of each throughout the school year and beyond
Teacher Physics, Chemistry and Physical Sci
South Amboy Middle/High School
01.1993 - 01.1998
Teacher Physics, Physical Science
Pemberton Township High School
01.1992 - 01.1993
Education
M.A. - Education Leadership
Saint Peter’s University
Jersey City, NJ12.2015
B.S. - Geology
SUNY Albany
Albany, NY12.1988
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Community engagement
- Inventory management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Staff management
Certification
- Supervisor Certification, 10/01/16
- Principal Certification, 06/01/16
- Teacher of Physical Science, 12/01/93
- Teacher of Earth Science, 07/01/91
Administrative Experience
- Sayreville School District, Sayreville, NJ, District Supervisor of Instruction and Curriculum, Science, Practical Arts, 11/01/17-Present
- Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ, District Instructional Leader, Science, 02/01/17-11/01/17
Timeline
District Supervisor of Instruction and Curriculum, Science, Practical Arts
Sayreville School District
11.2017 - Current
District Instructional Leader, Science
Perth Amboy High School
02.2017 - 11.2017
Mentor
Sayreville Mentor Program
01.2013 - 01.2016
Teacher Environmental Science, Astronomy
Sayreville War Memorial High School
01.2005 - 01.2017
Teacher Physics, Chemistry and Physical Sci
South Amboy Middle/High School
01.1993 - 01.1998
Teacher Physics, Physical Science
Pemberton Township High School
01.1992 - 01.1993
B.S. - Geology
SUNY Albany
M.A. - Education Leadership
Saint Peter’s University
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