Kasey S O'Connor
Teacher ID: 3755336, Queensbury,NY
Summary
Charismatic and dependable Teacher with many years of experience working in the South Glens Falls School District and the Glens Falls School District, delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Share 5th Grade Teacher
South Glens Falls School District
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other classroom teacher on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
Long-Term LOA 3rd Grade Teacher
Harrison Avenue Elementary School, SGFCSD
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
RTI Teacher Assistant
Glens Falls City School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with students in Kindergarten to fourth grade in subject areas such as math, science, reading, literacy, and social studies
- Designed lesson plans for struggling students in order to meet grade level requirements
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
1:1 TA for ELL Student
Glens Falls City School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
- 1:1 TA for ELL Student who only spoke Mandarin through Kindergarten and First Grade
- Designed daily activities for student to progress and succeed
- Collaborated and communicated with students parents, teacher and ELL instructor daily
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence
- Applied effective learning strategies to improve students' study skills and retention
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes
- Measured outcomes and progress of students using benchmark assessments
- Interacted with parents, students and co-workers to build support networks and enhance student success
- Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success
Education
Masters of Science For Teachers - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Substance Abuse
Keene State College
Keene, NH06.2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Parent communication
- Lesson implementation
- Adaptable
- Creative problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson Panning
- Smartboard technology
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Team Collaboration
Student Teaching
Collaborated with host teachers to develop creative student-centered lessons aligned to the NYS Common Core Standards. Within student teaching, I also incorporated new management techniques to help improve classroom atmosphere and attitudes of students. With working with host teachers from the Glens Falls School District, I gained knowledge with progress monitoring, academic data recording and understanding, and intervention.
Jackson Heights Elementary School, Glens Falls, NY
- Patty Parmelee-1st Grade
-January -March 2020
Glens Falls Middle School, Glens Falls, NY
-Maria Ruggi- 6th Grade- Google Classroom
-March -May 2020
Timeline
Job Share 5th Grade Teacher
South Glens Falls School District
09.2021 - Current
Long-Term LOA 3rd Grade Teacher
Harrison Avenue Elementary School, SGFCSD
08.2020 - Current
RTI Teacher Assistant
Glens Falls City School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
1:1 TA for ELL Student
Glens Falls City School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
Masters of Science For Teachers - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Substance Abuse
Keene State College
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