Tawni O’Rourke
Onalaska,WI
Summary
As a proud graduate of the La Crosse School District, I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the district that shaped my own education. Inspired by the many amazing educators I once had, my passion for teaching is rooted in a commitment to empower students to believe in themselves, embrace challenges, and develop a lifelong love for learning. I am excited for the opportunity to return to the Spence Family, where I will continue to support and inspire students as they strive to Dream, Believe, and Achieve all of their educational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fieldwork in K-5 Schools
Pre-Student Teaching / La Crosse School District
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Pre-student teaching clinical hours in a variety of placements with all ages and abilities in La Crosse School district grade schools
- Observed and assisted in classrooms
- Taught and led lessons
- Developed relationships with student and staff
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Health Assistant
La Crosse School District
09.2013 - 12.2023
- Provide care to students and staff with illness and/or injury
- Administer medications under the order of RN, healthcare provider, or parent
- Document student health room visits
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Build and maintain relationships with staff members, students, and families
- Maintain confidentiality
- Advocate for student wellbeing
- Ability to follow individual health plans
- Assist in the control of communicable disease
- Promote safe and healthy environments for students and staff
- Active member of the medical response team
- Yearly training on first aid, CPR, and AED
- Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in emergent situations
- Daily communication with student families
- Communication with student healthcare providers
- Assist with school office duties
- Use of Power Point, Excel, Word, and Publisher
- Organizing and filing of student records
- Promote and reward positive behavior in students (PBIS Team)
- Supervision of students in small learning groups
- Assist teachers with student needs
- Stock and maintain school supplies/equipment
- Organize and distribute items from the food pantry
Pre-School Program Activities Leader
La Crosse Area YMCA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Promote healthy habits to children ages 3-7 years old
- Present new and exciting activities to children ages 3-7 years old
- Provide a safe environment for children to learn and play
- Develop lesson plans
- Develop relationships with children and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI05.2025
Certificate of Medical Assistance - Medical Assistant Program
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI05.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WISome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WIHigh School Diploma -
Logan High School
La Crosse, WI05.1997
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
Professional Qualities
- Strong communications skills
- Organized
- Strong work ethic
- Works well on and with a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Kind
- Nurturing
- Driven
- Able to multi-task
- Patient
- Adaptable
- Friendly
- Reliable
Timeline
Fieldwork in K-5 Schools
Pre-Student Teaching / La Crosse School District
09.2023 - 12.2024
Health Assistant
La Crosse School District
09.2013 - 12.2023
Pre-School Program Activities Leader
La Crosse Area YMCA
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Certificate of Medical Assistance - Medical Assistant Program
Western Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
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