Brienne O'Rourke
Educator
Ocean,NJ
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Township Of Ocean Board Of Education
Ocean, NJ
09.2013 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Sourced materials to use in instruction and projects by reaching out to administrators and community.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
Ocean, NJ
07.2006 - 08.2012
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
- Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, English, Special Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom Instruction
- Organizational skills
- Familiar with PowerSchool
- Cultural sensitivity
- Special education
- Multitasking strength
- Relationship building
- Process and performance improvement
- Schedule Management
- Group Instruction
- Scheduling
- On-the-job training proficiency
- Skills assessments
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Township Of Ocean Board Of Education
09.2013 - Current
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
07.2006 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Georgian Court University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, English, Special Education
Georgian Court University
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