James O'Connor
Northlake,TX
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in multiple core areas. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over 150 students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Argyle Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- Work at Argyle Middle School / Argyle 6th Grade Center as a 6th Grade Social Studies teacher
- I have worked with my fellow Social Studies teachers to show the different cultures of the word and types of Governments and Cultures and how they shape our lives today
- I try to show how the past and present actions affect our lives today
- While in Argyle I also coach academic UIL events like Chess Puzzles, Social Studies and Maps, Graphs and Charts.
7th Grade Texas History Teacher
McKamy Middle School - Lewisville ISD
08.2008 - 06.2018
- I have worked at McKamy Middle School for almost 11 years
- I started as an 8th Grade Math Teacher teaching 8th grade math and TAKS At risk students as well
- After 3 years teaching math I moved over into my current position at McKamy as a 7th Grade Texas History Teacher, where I have created and implemented PBL’s over native americans, worked on a student-created online Textbook and had students create documentaries to cover the industries of Texas
- I have also had students create Newscasts covering the Texas Revolution for both the Texan and Mexican perspective.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and adapting to individual learning styles.
5th Grade Special Education Teacher
Oologah Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
- I worked as a 5th Grade Special Education Teacher working in Resource teaching Math, Reading and English
- I had to follow and create IEP’s for my students, make parent contacts, run the Special Education Meeting and do the testing to determine what was best for the needs of the Student.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
8th Grade Math Teacher
Huffines Middle School - Lewisville ISD
08.2006 - 06.2007
- I taught 8th Grade Math to At Risk Students
- I had students that had never passed the TAKS test before
- I had a successful passing ratio for the State exam at around 70% of my students who had previously never passed the state exam
- I had to create focused instruction that would help fill in the gaps between the students current performance and the standards they needed to pass for the State Exam
- Increased student understanding by incorporating real-world examples in lessons.
Special Education Teacher
North Middle School - Coppell ISD
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Worked as a Special Education Teacher, I worked as an inclusion teacher, resource teacher (Math) during my time in Coppell
- Having to implement IEPs for students helping general education teachers determine the best way to help students with special needs succeed in the regular classroom.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
BS -
Oklahoma State University
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Cultural Awareness
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Economic understanding
- Historical Analysis
- Global Perspectives
- Student Development
- Classroom Management
- IEP understanding
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Social Studies 4-8
Generalist 4-8
Special Eduction PK-12
Level One Google Certified
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Argyle Middle School
08.2018 - Current
7th Grade Texas History Teacher
McKamy Middle School - Lewisville ISD
08.2008 - 06.2018
5th Grade Special Education Teacher
Oologah Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
8th Grade Math Teacher
Huffines Middle School - Lewisville ISD
08.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
North Middle School - Coppell ISD
08.2003 - 06.2006
BS -
Oklahoma State University
Social Studies 4-8
Generalist 4-8
Special Eduction PK-12
Level One Google Certified
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