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Heather O'Gorman

Oxford

Summary

Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to building relations and providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Blackham Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.

Resident Teacher

Geraldine Johnson School
08.2021 - 06.2022

As a Resident Teacher with Geraldine Johnson School I was fully immersed in the day to day operations of a second grade classroom, from the weeks leading up to the first day of school through the very last day of classes. Prior to the first day of classes, I worked with my mentor teacher to plan methods of classroom management which I was able to execute over the course of the year, emphasizing and rewarding positive behavior to help build relationships. I have had the opportunity to plan and deliver lessons for the whole class as well as planning differentiated instruction for small groups. I have also been fortunate to be able to input grades for report cards and participate in parent-teacher conferences. As a member of the Geraldine Johnson School team I have had the opportunity to participate in Professional Development offered regularly over the school year. Much of my Professional Development time has been in Hill for Literacy as well as programs such as Move This World and HMH IntoMath.

Sales

McArdle's Florist & Garden Center
04.1996 - 04.2021
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2015

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Organizational abilities
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship development
  • Supervision
  • Team management
  • MS Office
  • DIBELS Trained

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Blackham Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Resident Teacher

Geraldine Johnson School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Sales

McArdle's Florist & Garden Center
04.1996 - 04.2021

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Heather O'Gorman