MICHAEL O'ROURKE
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Dedicated Health Teacher effective at teaching and mentoring students in health-related topics. Knowledgeable about health-related topics. Helps students feel comfortable with discussing deeply personal topics individually or with peer groups.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Home Economics Teacher
Gowanda Middle School
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted health literacy through various learning methods in a classroom setting
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches both in-person and virtually
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Developed relevant and inclusive material on Health-related topics to discuss with students, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Instruct the planning, preparation and execution of cooking healthy meals for nutritional education and life skill eduction purposes
Martial Arts Instructor
Brick House Fitness Buffalo
09.2020 - Current
- Instructed students in martial arts skills and demonstrated appropriate use of techniques
- Maintained a full schedule of classes for groups of different ability levels and end goals
- Demonstrated proper martial arts techniques and helped students practice and master techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement
- Promoted martial arts program to build and maintain clientele, to meet monthly revenue goals and to cultivate positive impressions of martial arts throughout the community
- Instructed on core discipline principles and key fighting strategies to students of all skill tiers.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
West Buffalo Charter School
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Health & P.E. Teacher K-8
West Buffalo Charter School
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted teamwork through group sport activities and partner-related games
- Planned educational lessons in coordination with other athletic and related-academic teachers
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches both in-person and virtually
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Developed relevant and inclusive material on Health-related topics to discuss with students, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Teacher's Aide
Stanley G Falk School
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Supports classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Student Teacher (HS Health)
Hamburg Central School District
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Selected and implemented effective materials and methods to properly teach students critical concepts
- Helped students develop important health-promoting skills, including selecting nutritious foods and integrating exercise
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
Student Teacher (Elementary Health)
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Selected and implemented effective materials and methods to properly teach students critical concepts.
Brockport ACHA Ice Hockey Team Captain/President Elect
SUNY Brockport
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated with fundraising events including 'Brockport Beats Brain Tumors' in which the team raises $6,000 for Brain Tumor Research
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program
- Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY12.2018
Skills
- Behavior management
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Coaching
- Work ethic
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Nutrition education
Certification
NYS Initial Teacher Certification (Health Education)
Accomplishments
- SUNY Brockport Student Teacher of the Year Recipient - Recipient of the "SUNY Brockport Student Teacher of the Year" award for demonstration of outstanding performance in student teaching placements for the 2018-19 school year.
- SUNY Brockport Student Organization Event of the Year Recipient (Mens ACHA Ice Hockey) - The Brockport Men's ACHA Ice Hockey Team was recognized for our efforts in the "Brockport Beats Brain Tumors'' benefit game. The team had received the "Student Organization Event of the Year'' award after raising $6,000 for Brain Tumor Research.
Timeline
Health & Home Economics Teacher
Gowanda Middle School
01.2021 - Current
Martial Arts Instructor
Brick House Fitness Buffalo
09.2020 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
West Buffalo Charter School
08.2019 - 03.2021
Teacher's Aide
Stanley G Falk School
12.2018 - 08.2019
Student Teacher (HS Health)
Hamburg Central School District
10.2018 - 12.2018
Student Teacher (Elementary Health)
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2018 - 10.2018
Health & P.E. Teacher K-8
West Buffalo Charter School
08.2018 - 01.2021
Brockport ACHA Ice Hockey Team Captain/President Elect
SUNY Brockport
05.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Physical Education
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
SUNY College At Brockport
NYS Initial Teacher Certification (Health Education)
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