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Teacher

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

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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
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