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Stephanie O'Halloran

Sayreville,NJ

Summary

Knowledgeable teacher in various literacy based skill programs including: America's Choice Ramp -Up, REWARDS, Achieve 3000, Read180, Hochman writing program, HMH which I have used throughout the course of my career. I have worked with the ESL and ELL population with many of these programs as well as SIFE students, who have gained enough fluency to pass the NYC ELA Regent and NYSLAT exam. I'm also proficient in the NYC GAMA program and Skedula/Pupilpath online grading program. I have spent much of my time teaching Freshmen incorporating many of the above mentioned programs and have continuously built curriculum around the ever growing and changing NYC standards as well as the HMH curriculum.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Development Committee Member

NYC Department of Education
09.2017 - Current
  • Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and structure actionable and relevant professional development offerings.
  • Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
  • Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key decisions, ensuring alignment with professional needs and goals.
  • Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.

Dean

NYC Department of Education
09.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
  • Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Mentored new faculty and staff members to promote professional growth and enhance their contributions to the institution.

English Teacher

NYC Department of Education
08.2005 - Current
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching Literacy K-12

Touro College
New York, NY
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum development
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Student rapport
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Literacy development
  • Empathy and patience

Accomplishments

    I am TCIS trained as well as knowledgeable in PBIS practices.

Timeline

Professional Development Committee Member

NYC Department of Education
09.2017 - Current

Dean

NYC Department of Education
09.2016 - Current

English Teacher

NYC Department of Education
08.2005 - Current

Master of Science - Teaching Literacy K-12

Touro College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Staten Island

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