Christine OLeary
Teacher
Fredericksburg,Virginia
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with over 17 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to all students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in student centered learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Business Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
Fredericksburg, Virginia
08.2013 - 10.2022
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
Fredericksburg, Virginia
08.2005 - 08.2013
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor Of Liberal Studies - Economics
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA 05.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
K-12 education
IEP design
Instructional design
Differentiated instruction
Technology integration
Staff Development
Recordkeeping
College preparation
Educational research
Curriculum Development
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent Communication
G-Suite
Google Workspace
Affiliations
International Dyslexia Association
Spotsylvania Special Education Advisory Committee
National Business Education. Association
Future Business Leaders of America
Timeline
High School Business Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2013 - 10.2022
Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2013
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor Of Liberal Studies - Economics
University of Mary Washington
05.2003 - 05.2005