Overview
Professional Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Personal Information
Timeline

JENNA O’HARA

Marking Milestones
Barnegat,NJ
15
years of professional experience

Educational professional well-versed in developing and delivering curriculum to diverse student groups. Proven ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings and maintain high educational standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, ensuring reliable and flexible teaching approach.

Work History

Building Substitute / Long-Term Substitute Teacher

1 Year
Barnegat Township School District | 09.2025 - Current
  • Completed a long-term kindergarten assignment for the 2025–2026 school year, supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
  • Completed long-term kindergarten assignment for 2025–2026 school year, enhancing students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth.
  • Completed long-term ICR assignment, addressing diverse learning needs and fostering individualized educational goals for first-grade students.
  • Maintained classroom routines and continuity of instruction during long-term and daily assignments, collaborating with classroom teachers, support staff, and families to support student success.
  • Use instructional technology and differentiated strategies to increase student engagement and provide multiple pathways for learning.

ABA Therapist

1 Year 5 Months
Marking Milestones | 04.2025 - Current
  • Delivered 1:1 behavioral and developmental support to preschool and school-aged children with autism and other developmental needs, fostering growth and progress in their development.
  • Provide 1:1 behavioral and developmental support to preschool and school-aged children with autism and other developmental needs.
  • Collect and monitor behavioral and skill-acquisition data and adjust support strategies based on student progress.
  • Collaborated with families and providers to ensure consistency in routines and communication, enhancing social-emotional development and daily living skills.

Private Tutor / Independent Contractor

2 Years
Grade Potential | 01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Delivered individualized academic instruction tailored to each student's developmental level and learning goals, enhancing their educational experience.
  • Modified instruction, pacing, and materials for individual learners, ensuring effective engagement and providing families with regular updates on progress and recommendations.
  • Assessed student learning styles to tailor individualized tutoring plans
  • Reinforced subject mastery through targeted homework support and guided practice
  • Adapted lesson strategies to improve comprehension across varied academic levels

Elementary Education Teacher

4 Years 8 Months
Burke Basic School | 07.2014 - 03.2019
  • Taught elementary students in grades 2–4, delivering tailored instruction and assessments while fostering effective classroom routines and behavior support.
  • Taught elementary students in grades 2–4, managing daily instruction, assessment, classroom routines, behavior support, and family communication.
  • Built strong relationships with students and families, enhancing engagement and support within a structured classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with grade-level colleagues on instructional practices and student-support strategies, mentoring the fourth-grade team to improve student outcomes.

Substitute Teacher

3 Years
Parkview Elementary School | 03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Delivered classroom instruction, established predictable routines, and ensured continuity of learning across elementary grade levels.
  • Modified classroom-management and instructional strategies to address diverse student learning needs in various environments.
  • Adapted lesson delivery to maintain continuity across core subjects and classroom routines.
  • Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and established school procedures.
  • Implemented lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials left by classroom teachers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ

New Jersey Elementary Education Certification (K–6)

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, American Studies

Rowan University / Burlington County College | Mullica Hill

Skills

Classroom Management & Routines
Classroom leadership
Differentiated Instruction
Instructional Technology
Positive Behavior Support
Data analysis
Individualized Student Support
Lesson planning
NJ Student Learning Standards
Adaptive Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
Classroom leadership
Growth mindset

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Five years of elementary classroom teaching experience plus recent long-term kindergarten and ICR experience.
  • Experience supporting preschool and school-aged children with academic, behavioral, developmental, and learning needs.
  • Current experience working within the Barnegat Township School District and Collins Elementary School community.

Personal Information

Title: ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENT SUPPORT

Timeline

Building Substitute / Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Barnegat Township School District
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

ABA Therapist

Marking Milestones
04.2025 - CurrentRead More

Private Tutor / Independent Contractor

Grade Potential
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More

Elementary Education Teacher

Burke Basic School
07.2014 - 03.2019Read More

Substitute Teacher

Parkview Elementary School
03.2012 - 03.2015Read More

Rowan University / Burlington County College

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education, American Studies
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Rowan University

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
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JENNA O’HARA