John Corcoran
Shiloh,NC
Summary
Dynamic teacher with a proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster critical thinking. Expertise in classroom management and mentoring new educators, committed to enhancing student learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Camden County Schools
08.1999 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, enhancing critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary teaching projects.
- Mentored new teachers, improving their classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Developed meaningful projects, enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world situations.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
MHDL - Elementary Education
UNC - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC03-1985
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA04-1969
Skills
- lesson planning
- classroom management
- differentiated instruction
- student assessment
- behavior management
- individualized instruction
- tutoring support
- educational collaboration
- interdisciplinary teaching
- technology integration
- parent communication
- critical thinking facilitation
- professional development
- safety procedures training
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE compliance
- MS office
- Microsoft Word
- Project planning
- Organizational skills
- Research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Team management
- Problem-solving
- Problem resolution
- Planning
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-Directed
- Quality assurance
- relationship building
Certification
Cross Categorical K-12
Early Childhood (Grades K-4)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Early Childhood (Grades K-4)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, Exceptional Children's Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Teacher
Camden County Schools
08.1999 - Current
MHDL - Elementary Education
UNC - Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia State University