Colleen (Kelly) Sheehy DeGroot
Export,PA
Summary
Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
· Technology Teacher
Mother Of Sorrows School
Murrysville, PA
09.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to create meaningful projects that incorporated technology into core subject areas.
- Integrated assistive technologies into lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Assisted students in troubleshooting technical issues with their laptops or other devices used in class.
- Provided technical support services at parent nights or open house events.
- Encouraged creative problem solving by having students use coding activities to develop solutions for real world problems.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in educational technology and best practices for implementation in the classroom setting.
- Provided instruction on computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, JavaScript, and basic programming languages.
- Taught internet safety tips and online etiquette.
- Planned and led lessons on basic computer skills, keyboard techniques and internet use.
Physical Education Teacher
Mother of Sorrows School
Murrysville, PA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades K-12.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Admissions Liaison
Falk Laboratory School, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2005 - 09.2011
- Managed database of contact information for admissions prospects.
- Organized campus events such as open houses, tours, orientation sessions.
- Made contact with prospective students to set up face-to-face appointments.
- Assisted with the development of admissions policies and criteria in line with institutional goals.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Informational Arts
St. Vincent College
Latrobe05-1997
Skills
- Programming Languages
- Lesson Plan Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Management
Published Author
· Published Children’s book author of the Princess Charleston of the Isle of Palms
series.
Affiliations
· Saint Vincent College Alumni Council 2005-present
· MakerSpace Committee, Mother of Sorrows School 2019
· Volunteer with the Isle of Palms Turtle Team 2011-present
· Volunteer Franklin Regional Marching Band Chaperone and Co-Chair of Popsicle committee 2022-present
Certification
· PA STATE Private teaching certification Communication: Sec. Ed. 9-12
· PA STATE Private teaching certification Physical Education K-12
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Mother of Sorrows School
01.2021 - 06.2021
· Technology Teacher
Mother Of Sorrows School
09.2010 - Current
Admissions Liaison
Falk Laboratory School, University of Pittsburgh
09.2005 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Informational Arts
St. Vincent College
· PA STATE Private teaching certification Communication: Sec. Ed. 9-12
· PA STATE Private teaching certification Physical Education K-12
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