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SARAH O'ROURKE

Bethel Park

Summary

Accomplished educator with a diverse background in special education, English language learners, regular education, and adult English language learners. Skilled in both in-person and remote teaching, successful with students aged 4-16 and adult learners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Proctor (Contract)

Duolingo English Test
03.2020 - 05.2025
  • Provide test reviews to ensure the quality and security of the product
  • Interact with a large remote and international team of proctors and leaders
  • Regularly collaborate with a small assigned team of proctors and leaders
  • Attend and contribute to monthly 1:1, small team, and full team meetings
  • Use slack to communicate with and assist team members
  • Directly report to a Team Lead

Online English Teacher

VIP KID
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Delivered over 1,500 one-on-one fully immersive English language lessons, aligned with U.S. Common Core State Standards to Chinese Students, ages 4-16, in the virtual classroom setting
  • Provided the American elementary school experience to Chinese Children by integrating math, social studies, and science content into English language instruction
  • Engaged students and enhance understanding through the use of TPR (total physical response), props, and educational tools while fostering critical thinking and creativity
  • Promoted student success through positive and friendly student interactions while building and maintaining trusting relationships with over 500 students.
  • Provided over 1,500 timely and thorough parental feedback summaries following each lesson regarding the progress of their student in the VIPKID program
  • Assessed prospective VIPKID students via trial lessons for placement in appropriate leveled courses
  • Administered and submitted formal assessments for students to gauge their progress throughout the various levels and units of instruction

Special Education Teacher

The School District of Philadelphia
02.2007 - 02.2015
  • Taught English and Math to special education students aged 5-14
  • Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for students
  • Closely monitored IEP goals and reported progress to parents on a quarterly basis
  • Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used data to track students' academic progress
  • Taught special education in both full inclusion settings and self-contained classrooms

English Language Tutor

01.2006 - 05.2006
  • Created lessons for a Chinese speaking woman that included grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in order to prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Provided and graded practice exams for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Increased fluency and cultural education by engaging in many conversations about the cultural differences of our native countries

Education

Masters Degree -

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2009

Bachelor's Degree - undefined

Penn State University
State College, PA
08.2006

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Activity planning
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student records management
  • Child safety procedures

Certification

Middle Years English 7-9

Middle Years Mathematics 7-9

Special Education K-12

Elementary Education K-6

Timeline

Proctor (Contract)

Duolingo English Test
03.2020 - 05.2025

Online English Teacher

VIP KID
10.2018 - 06.2021

Special Education Teacher

The School District of Philadelphia
02.2007 - 02.2015

English Language Tutor

01.2006 - 05.2006

Bachelor's Degree - undefined

Penn State University

Masters Degree -

Holy Family University

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