John Opalenik

Teacher at Manchester Public Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Plantsville, Connecticut, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish (not fluent) -

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Experience

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jul 2015 - Present
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Literacy Tutor
      • Aug 2013 - Present

      I work with students at all of the available grade levels at Sunset Ridge (grades 4-6) and provide instruction on literacy related skills such as reading fluency, decoding, phonics, and reading comprehension. I teach reading through arts integrated activities which include acting, recitation of poetry, and lyric writing. I work with students at all of the available grade levels at Sunset Ridge (grades 4-6) and provide instruction on literacy related skills such as reading fluency, decoding, phonics, and reading comprehension. I teach reading through arts integrated activities which include acting, recitation of poetry, and lyric writing.

    • Coordinator of Southington and Cheshire Branches
      • Sep 2010 - Present

      I oversaw the training of 75+ students. I coordinated scheduling of classes, seminars, and events. I oversaw the ordering and delivery of equipment. I also continue to write a karate blog which includes research resources and fun interactive activities for students. Classes are taught in the traditional Okinawan way with a focus on ethics, healthy lifestyle choices, and a family atmosphere in addition to the actual techniques taught. I oversaw the training of 75+ students. I coordinated scheduling of classes, seminars, and events. I oversaw the ordering and delivery of equipment. I also continue to write a karate blog which includes research resources and fun interactive activities for students. Classes are taught in the traditional Okinawan way with a focus on ethics, healthy lifestyle choices, and a family atmosphere in addition to the actual techniques taught.

    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • 2012 - 2013

      I implemented lesson plans in grades K-12 in various schools. I worked with students who had special needs. I created lesson plans during a semi-long term assignment, and created Smartboard presentations for the aforementioned semi-long term assignment. I implemented lesson plans in grades K-12 in various schools. I worked with students who had special needs. I created lesson plans during a semi-long term assignment, and created Smartboard presentations for the aforementioned semi-long term assignment.

    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Teacher
      • Aug 2004 - Aug 2012

      I assisted in the education of 20+ pre K students. I wrote and taught dynamic and interactive lesson plans. I worked with ELL students. I worked with other teachers to coordinate school-wide events. I attended voluntary state-run seminars on education and childcare. I assisted in the education of 20+ pre K students. I wrote and taught dynamic and interactive lesson plans. I worked with ELL students. I worked with other teachers to coordinate school-wide events. I attended voluntary state-run seminars on education and childcare.

Education

  • University of Saint Joseph
    Master of Education (MEd), Special Education (literacy)
    2013 - 2015
  • Central Connecticut State University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching/English
    2008 - 2013
  • Post University
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    2005 - 2007

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