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John Rooney

Long Branch,NJ

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at St. Leo The Great School, adept in fostering student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and classroom management. Specializes in individualized learning and parent-teacher communication, significantly enhancing reading comprehension and writing skills. Collaboratively developed curriculum, emphasizing project-based learning and literary analysis.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher

St. Leo The Great School
Lincroft, NJ
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies when working with diverse learners.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, disciplinary actions.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding academic progress of their children.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by assigning creative writing projects.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for 7th grade language arts classes.
  • Incorporated current events into the lessons to make them more relevant for students.
  • Integrated technology into the language arts curriculum using online tools.
  • Utilized formative assessments such as quizzes and worksheets to measure student understanding of course material.
  • Assessed students' progress in class assignments and tests.
  • Created a positive classroom environment to facilitate learning and encourage student participation.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Shrewsbury Borough School
Shrewsbury, NJ
09.2002 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated small group activities designed to help students improve academic skills in areas such as reading comprehension, math problem solving and writing techniques.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
  • Held parent conferences on a regular basis in order to discuss student progress.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, parents and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
  • Organized field trips that provided opportunities for experiential learning outside the classroom.
  • Integrated new technologies into the classroom setting in order to enhance student engagement and achievement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through group activities and projects.
  • Utilized effective teaching methods such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities and differentiated instruction.
  • Provided guidance counseling services related to personal issues affecting a student's ability to learn effectively.
  • Created an atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and social growth among students.

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank, NJ
09.2000 - 06.2002

Special Education Teacher

Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold, NJ
09.1994 - 06.2000

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
01-2004

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
05-1994

Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank, NJ
06-1990

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Peer collaboration
  • Feedback provision
  • Vocabulary building
  • Individualized learning
  • Writing instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Reading comprehension
  • Literary analysis
  • Classroom management

Affiliations

Middle School Boys Basketball Coach 2003-2010

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach 2013-2016

Middle School Track and Field Coach 2003-2008

Red Bank Catholic Assistant High School Football Coach 1997-2003

Certification

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped 1994

NJ Elementary School Teacher 1997

NJ Principal/Supervisor 2004

Accomplishments

2008 Governor's Recognition Program Teacher of the Year

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher

St. Leo The Great School
09.2024 - Current

Fourth Grade Teacher

Shrewsbury Borough School
09.2002 - 04.2024

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Red Bank Catholic High School
09.2000 - 06.2002

Special Education Teacher

Freehold Intermediate School
09.1994 - 06.2000

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Monmouth University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Monmouth University

Red Bank Catholic High School

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