Christine O'Gorman
Lancaster,PA
Summary
With a proven track record at School District of Lancaster, I excel in student engagement and adaptability, enhancing learning environments for diverse needs. Using a variety of instructional strategies and positive reinforcement, I've consistently achieved significant outcomes in educational support, showcasing my ability to meet and exceed employer-desired skills.
My love of education in conjunction with my love of interacting with students of all ages are the driving forces behind my pursuit of further employment with Substitute Teacher Service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
School District of Lancaster
09.2011 - 08.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Provided assistance with personal care needs of handicapped student.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Substitute Teacher Service
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Records Clerk
Regional Gastrological Associates of Lancaster
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Prepared communications for patients to notify them of need to schedule routine procedures.
- Furnished information to individual physicians when treatment was in progress.
- Followed confidentiality regulations to maintain privacy.
- Assisted in development of disaster recovery plan for records, ensuring business continuity in event of unforeseen incidents.
- Enhanced privacy and security measures for sensitive information, by regularly auditing and updating security protocols.
- Helped to maintain electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
Sales Associate
Waldenbooks
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
Office Nurse
Strasburg Family Practice
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed patient flow, ensuring timely appointments and minimizing disruptions to the daily schedule.
- Developed resource materials for patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying potential health concerns and facilitating timely interventions.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Provided compassionate care during sensitive situations, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
Birthplace Technician
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on nursing and obstetrical trends and advancements in technology.
- Actively participated in assisting surgeons during Cesarean Section surgeries
- Performed phlebotomy tasks and other minor medical testing.
- Assisted registered nurses in providing post-partum patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05-1974
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hannan High School
Scranton, PA06-1970
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Adaptability to various classrooms
- Special needs support
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
School District of Lancaster
09.2011 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Substitute Teacher Service
03.2008 - 05.2011
Records Clerk
Regional Gastrological Associates of Lancaster
06.2006 - 06.2008
Sales Associate
Waldenbooks
01.1997 - 01.2000
Office Nurse
Strasburg Family Practice
01.1997 - 01.2000
Birthplace Technician
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - French
Marywood University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hannan High School
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