Elisabeth Oconnell
Saint Paul
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at BlueSky School Online, enhancing student engagement and behavior through innovative strategies. Expert in crisis management and collaboration, I developed individualized improvement plans and spearheaded teacher training initiatives, fostering a safe and productive learning environment. Committed to driving academic success and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
BlueSky School Online
08.2016 - Current
- Led efforts to boost student attendance
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as MnTssand PBIS
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and engagement
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Assistant Supervisor
Saint Paul Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Assisted at Hubb Center Adult Education
- Maintained Enrollment
- Created Outreach and schedule
- Supervised teachers
- Supervised the evening program
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Insight School of MN
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet MN State Standards
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Academic Advisor
Insight School of MN
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Sociology
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05-2006
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05-2009
No Degree - Educational Leadership And Management
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN06-2015
Skills
- Crisis management
- Collaboration
- Academic intervention
- Student engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Database administration
Timeline
Dean of Students
BlueSky School Online
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Saint Paul Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Insight School of MN
01.2012 - 08.2016
Academic Advisor
Insight School of MN
01.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Sociology
Hamline University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Hamline University
No Degree - Educational Leadership And Management
Hamline University
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