THOMAS O'CONNOR
Norristown,PA
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher bringing 10+ years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and lesson planning. Developed effective instruction to meet needs of diverse learners within regular education classes and adapted physical education. Flexible and passionate about encouraging students to develop healthy habits.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher
Spring-Ford Area School District
Current
- Design and develop engaging physical activities that promote lifelong fitness and support students' academics
- Organize annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Implement differentiated instruction for a diverse population of students and their needs.
1st Grade Spring-Ford Cyber School
Spring-Ford School District
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Support, modify, and monitor 1st-grade students Cyber School assignments and progress
Learning Support Instructional Assistant
Spring City Elementary School
2014.08 - 2022.03
- Provide support to students in Language Arts and Mathematics
- Implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students in the class
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Lead 3rd Grade Teacher Horizons Summer Program
Episcopal Academy
2019.07 - 2019.08
- Developed engaging learning experiences for urban students in Language Arts and Math
- Utilized Project Based Learning to develop social and emotional skills
Para-Professional in Learning Support
Perkiomen Valley High School
2013.03 - 2014.06
- Implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students in the classes
- Co-taught with subject area teachers to utilize our skills for the students
- Provided aid to students in various subjects
Assistant Cross Country & Track and Field Coach
Perkiomen Valley High School
2010.08 - 2014.06
- Provided aid for a visually impaired athlete
- Assisted track and field athletes in various events
Student Teacher, Health and Physical Education, Grades K-5
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
2010.03 - 2010.05
- Taught health and physical education classes by utilizing Standard-Based Instruction lessons
- Utilized Understanding by Design methods to create unit plans on various topics including: drugs, volleyball, ball skills, and badminton
Student Teacher, Health and Physical Education, Grades 8-9
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
2010.01 - 2010.03
- Taught health and physical education classes by utilizing Standard-Based Instruction lessons
- Utilized Understanding by Design methods to create unit plans on various topics including: body systems, sexuality, invasion and striking, and fielding games
- Promoted a democratic learning environment by incorporating multiple student-centered activities and implementing varied assessments
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Eastern University
12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education - Health And Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University
05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Health and Wellness Education
- Sports knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Motor Skills Development
- Adaptive Equipment
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Student Engagement
Professional Objective
Ready to motivate and engage students with effective teaching strategies that will encourage healthy habits.
Certification
- PA Instructional I Special Education PreK-8, 01/2018
- PA Instructional I Elementary K-6, 08/2020
- PA Instructional I Middle School Math 7-9, 04/2014
- PA Instructional I Health and Physical Education K-12, 06/2010
Timeline
Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher
Spring-Ford Area School District
Current
1st Grade Spring-Ford Cyber School
Spring-Ford School District
2021.08 - 2022.06
Lead 3rd Grade Teacher Horizons Summer Program
Episcopal Academy
2019.07 - 2019.08
Learning Support Instructional Assistant
Spring City Elementary School
2014.08 - 2022.03
Para-Professional in Learning Support
Perkiomen Valley High School
2013.03 - 2014.06
Assistant Cross Country & Track and Field Coach
Perkiomen Valley High School
2010.08 - 2014.06
Student Teacher, Health and Physical Education, Grades K-5
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
2010.03 - 2010.05
Student Teacher, Health and Physical Education, Grades 8-9
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
2010.01 - 2010.03
Master of Education - Special Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education - Health And Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University
- PA Instructional I Special Education PreK-8, 01/2018
- PA Instructional I Elementary K-6, 08/2020
- PA Instructional I Middle School Math 7-9, 04/2014
- PA Instructional I Health and Physical Education K-12, 06/2010
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