Sean Rorke
North Adams,MA
Summary
Passionate, creative educator and administrator with over a decade of experience as a teacher in public and private secondary school education, and successful in using technology to upgrade admissions to contemporary levels. Dedicated to achieving the institutional goals and diversity standards within budget and timeline. Enthusiastic Director of Admissions with many years of diverse recruitment and admissions experience at college and university level. Inspiring, innovative leader with practiced success using technology to upgrade admissions to contemporary levels to attract new generation of students. Dedicated to exceeding institution's goals and diversity standards within budget and timeline.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Admissions
Hillside School
Beverly, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Travel extensively representing Hillside School at national conferences, including T.A.B.S., E.M.A., and the I.E.C.A.
- Guide interested applicants and their families through admissions, conduct interviews, and determine financial aid eligibility for prospective families.
- Evaluate student learning profiles, writing samples, teacher recommendations, academic performance, and related social, academic, and therapeutic documentation.
- Plan and execute admissions marketing strategy and budget, including multimedia content, website design, social media outreach, and travel budgets for the admissions team.
Owner
Butterfly Design & Build Co.
N. Adams, MA
01.2020 - Current
- Design and Build Outdoor Structures such as outdoor great rooms, pavilions, pergolas, and gazebos for residential and commercial properties
English Teacher
Hillside School
Beverly, MA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Teach seventh, eighth, and ninth grade English
- Emphasis on literary analysis, personal essays, rhetorical devices, speeches, and debate
- Texts included Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, stories by Kafka, Hemingway, and Flannery O’Connor
- Run dormitory, coach lacrosse
General Manager
PSP Imports Inc.
Beverly, MA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- GM of wine and spirits importer and distributor
- Responsibilities include importing, shipping, warehousing diverse portfolio
English Teacher
Reid Middle School
Pittsfield, MA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Taught eighth grade English language arts
- Instructed students in writing conventions, grammar, textual analysis, and media literacy
- Lead Teacher, 21st Century After School and Summer Program
- Wrote and implemented curriculum including Bros on the Go, Zero Robotics, Farm and Garden, Computer Programming, Animation and Video Production
Project Manager
Consigli Construction
Williamstown, MA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Member of the Project Management Team responsible for the $65MM new construction and historical renovation project at Williams College
English Teacher
North Andover High School
North Andover, MA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Taught Honors and College Preparatory level English classes for sophomores
- Emphasis on close reading, textual analysis, argumentation, and personal essay writing
- Designed curriculum and established pilot course in Creative Media and Technology
- Instructed students in video, audio and animation production techniques
Science Teacher
Bellesini Academy
Lawrence, MA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Taught four levels of middle school science
- Mentored two finalists in Massachusetts Science Fair, Spring, 2010
General Education Teacher
High Point School
Lenox, MA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Instructed emotionally distressed teens in all subjects to prepare for the GED test
Director of Sales
Vertical Soft
Boston, MA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Sold ERP business software solutions to wholesale fresh produce distributors and food processers throughout North America
Sales Manager
Members Connect Inc.
Boston, MA
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Led sales efforts to become the nation’s largest college media network
Reporter
Newark Advocate
Newark, OH
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Wrote features on retiring town officials, exemplary high-school teachers, area businesses, and local history
English Teacher
Loomis Chaffee School
Windsor, CT
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Taught seniors and juniors American Literature
- Ran dormitory; coached football, wrestling
- Member of the student and faculty jazz combo
English and Mathematics Teacher
Avon Old Farms School
Avon, CT
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Taught post graduate math and English
- Ran dormitory, coached football, wrestling, and baseball
Education
M.A. - English
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA07.2014
B.A. - English and Art
Williams College
Williamstown, MA05.1993
Skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Analytical mindset
- Demographic research
- Social media proficiency
- On-campus recruitment
- Goal assessment
Personal - Featuredfilmmaker
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, New York, NY, 07/01/07, Wrote, directed and produced short films. Selected for the International Film Festival featuring films from around the world.
Affiliations
- Produced a short animation featured at the 2008 New York International Film Festival.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
Hillside School
07.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Hillside School
01.2023 - 06.2024
Owner
Butterfly Design & Build Co.
01.2020 - Current
General Manager
PSP Imports Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
English Teacher
Reid Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2018
Project Manager
Consigli Construction
01.2012 - 01.2014
English Teacher
North Andover High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Science Teacher
Bellesini Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010
General Education Teacher
High Point School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Director of Sales
Vertical Soft
01.2002 - 01.2006
Sales Manager
Members Connect Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Reporter
Newark Advocate
01.1996 - 01.1998
English Teacher
Loomis Chaffee School
01.1995 - 01.1996
English and Mathematics Teacher
Avon Old Farms School
01.1994 - 01.1995
M.A. - English
University of Massachusetts
B.A. - English and Art
Williams College
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