Omni White
Summary
A passionate teacher with a background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing successful learners by implementing instructional strategies based on students' needs, as well as accommodating various learning styles, promoting critical thinking, and social skills. I am also committed to making a positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
North Penn School District
Lansdale, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Adapted instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles of student body.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Developed weekly lesson plans for comprehensive content delivery.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Educated students aged 18 to 22 in all subject areas throughout academic year.
- Executed behavior plans with fidelity to enhance student engagement.
- Engaged in professional development to remain updated on early childhood education best practices.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Provided reinforcement through tailored schedules for students requiring additional support.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Served on the District Progress Report Committee to discuss and implement revisions to the student progress reporting system.
- Served on the ELA committee to evaluate and select a new district-wide reading curriculum.
- Served on the district Kindergarten Think Tank to evaluate and propose grade-level changes, and best practices.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
Special Needs Camp Coordinator
Bristol Township Summer Camp
Bristol, PA
06.2020 - Current
- Adhered to the various needs of children with special needs at the summer camp.
- Worked one-on-one with students who exemplified behavior deficits.
- Supervised a team of counselors while at the same time providing support when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, health issues, disciplinary action taken.
- Assisted with training camp staff on program and procedures.
Primary (K-2) Autistic Support Teacher
Wilson School District
Reading, PA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with consultants and specialists to refine instructional strategies.
- Conducted verbal behavior sessions tailored to student needs.
- Coordinated with speech pathologists to improve communication strategies.
- Delivered Direct Instruction for Reading Mastery, Language for Learning, and Connecting Math Concepts.
- Designed Individual Education Plans for students in verbal behavior and learning support.
- Developed daily schedules for paraprofessionals to ensure classroom routine.
- Executed scripted lessons from Reading Mastery, Language for Learning, and Connecting Math Concepts.
- Executed a behavior-based toileting program (Azrin and Foxx method) to promote student success in self-care skills.
- Managed caseload of eight students with Individualized Education Plans.
- Partnered with general education teachers to modify lessons for inclusive settings.
- Provided individualized instruction for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Researched and self-taught sign language for nonverbal student.
Autistic Support Teacher, Extended School Year
Upper Merion School District
King of Prussia, PA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Progressed monitored students goals, short term objectives, and behavior plans of 5 students.
- Reported on the progress of students on my caseload through progress reports.
- Maintained constant communication between the guardians of the students in my classroom.
- Designed weekly projects and activities.
Student Teacher, Clinical Experience
Blue Mountain School District
Orwigsburg, PA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Supplemented materials when using the Wonders reading program to address the many learning styles in the classroom.
- Implemented a behavior/reward management system.
- Continued to co teach multiple concepts with mentor teacher.
Student Teacher, Clinical Experience
Whitehall Coplay School District
Whitehall, PA
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted mentor teacher with implementing Behavior and Academic plans for students in the Emotional Support classroom.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher on creating student-centered and level appropriate lessons.
Education
M.D. - Literacy Specialist
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA12-2023
B.S Ed. - Elementary Education Grades Prek-4, Special Education Grades Prek-8
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
PA08.2019
Autism Endorsement Special Education -
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA05.2019
Skills
- Behavior management
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Early reading
- Individualized education plans
- Instructional strategies
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Parent communication
- Professional collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
Community Involvement
- Back to School Drive, Volunteer, Bristol, PA, 08/23 and 08/24, Partnered with a local community center to organize an annual back to school drive.
- Girls on the Run, Coach, Harleysville, PA, 02/23- 05/23 and 02/24-05/24, Emotionally and physically coached twenty girls through a girl empowerment program to promote healthy friendships and self positivity.
- Offices of Disability Services, Note Taker, Kutztown University, 01/01/17-05/31/17, Transcribed notes for colleagues with disabilities.
- Kutztown College of Education, Volunteer, Newark, NJ, 03/01/18, Exposure to a diverse school district through the Adopt A School program.
- United Way of Berks County, Reading Tutor, Topton, PA, 10/01/17-11/30/17, Worked one-on-one with children to improve student's reading skills., Introduced and performed reading strategies to enhance student's reading levels.
Certification
- B.S Ed., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Elementary Education Grades Prek-4, Special Education Grades Prek-8, 08/01/15-08/01/19
- M.Ed., Literacy Specialist, Wilkes University, 08/01/21-08/01/23
Endorsements
Autism Endorsement Special Education, Kutztown University, 05/01/19
Professional Development
- Member, North Penn School District Kindergarten Think Tank Committee, Present
- Member, North Penn School District ELA Steering Committee, Present
- Member, North Penn School District Standards Based Progress Committee, Present
- Presenter, National Association for Public Development School Conference, Spring 2019
- Candidate, PATTAN Autism Initiative Bootcamp Training, Summer 2019
- Speaker, College of Education, Kutztown University Student's Acceptance Day, Spring 2018
- Presenter, Berks County Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, Spring 2018
- Speaker, College of Education, Kutztown University Open House, Fall 2017
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
North Penn School District
08.2020 - Current
Special Needs Camp Coordinator
Bristol Township Summer Camp
06.2020 - Current
Primary (K-2) Autistic Support Teacher
Wilson School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Autistic Support Teacher, Extended School Year
Upper Merion School District
07.2019 - 08.2019
Student Teacher, Clinical Experience
Blue Mountain School District
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Teacher, Clinical Experience
Whitehall Coplay School District
01.2019 - 03.2019
M.D. - Literacy Specialist
Wilkes University
B.S Ed. - Elementary Education Grades Prek-4, Special Education Grades Prek-8
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Autism Endorsement Special Education -
Kutztown University
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