Jordan O'Malley
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students 7-12. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Avonworth High School
04.2024 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Served as a positive role model for students by exhibiting strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
Student Teacher
Avonworth High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
North Hills High School
08.2023 - Current
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Mathematics
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA04.2024
High School Diploma -
North Hills High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
Women's Basketball Player Point Park University
I played college basketball for 4 years at Point Park University. Being an athlete has shaped me into the person that I am today. Basketball has taught me how to face conflict and come out on the other side better because of it.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Avonworth High School
04.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Avonworth High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
North Hills High School
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Mathematics
Point Park University
High School Diploma -
North Hills High School