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Stephanie O'Mara

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Former educator with a proven record of fostering positive relationships within Frederick County Public Schools. Demonstrates strong empathy and commitment to community through volunteer leadership roles, enhancing student and family engagement. Seeking substitute teaching opportunities in Montgomery County to further contribute to student success and community development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Mom

Unemployed
Silver Spring, MD
06.2006 - Current
  • Managed household and family responsibilities, including childcare and housekeeping.
  • Took on volunteer roles. Examples are, but are not limited to, coordinating Scholastic Book orders (2012-2013), serving as Girl Scout Cookie Coordinator(2015-2017) and Leader(2018-2020), creating the PTA newsletter for Sligo Creek Elementary PTA(2013-2015), and being a volunteering member of Springbrook Athletic Booster in concessions and Spirit Wear (2021-2025).
  • Founding member of a neighborhood book club that has met once a month since 2019.
  • Started and current VP of the NCAGC Virtual Gardening Club (March 2024 - current).

5th Grade Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
08.2001 - 06.2006
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Maintained a positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques, while implementing our school-wide PBIS system.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills. Initiated students' involvement in Junior Achievement to create the opportunity to experience economics in use in everyday life.
  • I participated in professional development workshops to improve my teaching skills and knowledge by taking continuing education programs at Hood College and offered through FCPS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
06-2001

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Expectation management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Special education integration
  • Classroom organization

Timeline

Stay at Home Mom

Unemployed
06.2006 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Mary's University
Stephanie O'Mara