Noreen Corcoran
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in fostering student growth in various public, private, and international schools. Expert in Orton-Gillingham and Responsive Classroom techniques, demonstrating a blend of innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Proven track record in enhancing learning outcomes through play-based learning and technology integration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitate engaging, curriculum-based, and hands-on lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Provide daily Orton-Gillingham whole-group and small-group lessons.
- Make learning visible through the implementation of Harvard's "Project Zero" thinking maps and thinking routines.
- Provide a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth through the Responsive Classroom Initiative.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Assess student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promote learning through structured play.
Kindergarten Teacher
J.C. Mitchell School, Palm Beach Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Exercised strong classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Preschool Special Education Teacher, ASD Cohort
J.C. Mitchell, Palm Beach Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Supported the development of the whole-child though engaging students in social-pragmatic activities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Utilized Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to foster student growth in receptive and expressive language.
Early Childhood Coordinator/ Reading Specialist
The Carol Morgan School
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Created and facilitated progressive professional development for teachers and staff.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and faculty.
- Acted as a teacher-trainer with a focus on behavior management.
- Provided reading intervention for small groups.
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilton Public Schools
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language development, literature, and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Carol Morgan School
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Julia A. Stark School, Stamford Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Incorporated Reader's and Writer's workshop to enhance student ability.
- Mastered the components of The Responsive Classroom approach, and facilitated in classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Stamford, CT06.2002
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham trained (30 hours, May 2017)
- Harvard's "Project Zero" Thinking Maps and Thinking Routines trained (8 hours, August 2022)
- S'Cool Moves trained (30 hours, September, 2014)
- Responsive Classroom Master
- Smartboard efficient
- Workshop Model trained
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Play-Based Learning
Hobbies
- Cherishes family time with two sons and husband
- Enjoys reading historical fiction
- Swims several times a week
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
J.C. Mitchell School, Palm Beach Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
Preschool Special Education Teacher, ASD Cohort
J.C. Mitchell, Palm Beach Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
Early Childhood Coordinator/ Reading Specialist
The Carol Morgan School
07.2014 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilton Public Schools
07.2012 - 08.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
The Carol Morgan School
08.2006 - 07.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Julia A. Stark School, Stamford Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
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