Pamela O’Loughlin
Louisville
Summary
Professional trainer with strong background in developing and delivering effective training programs. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum development, and performance assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant/Owner
Literacy Matters Consulting, LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with individual schools and districts, securing favorable terms that contributed to their overall success.
- Evaluated teacher needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to educator to develop deeper capacity with literacy instruction.
- Developed customized training materials for district-level administration, school-level administration, classroom teachers, and support professionals, ensuring relevance to the target audience.
- Collaborated with reading researchers and industry experts to create accurate training content.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
ESL Teacher, K-5
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Co-teach and collaborate in kindergarten literacy, developing and implementing structured, explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction in a whole-group format as well as providing coaching and support in the literacy instruction of EL students
- Provide support for classroom teachers in the development of Acceleration Plans
- In collaboration with the classroom teachers, develop and implement RTI instruction to fifth grade math students, using MAP data and common assessments to target specific remediation needs
- Integrate EL instruction strategies with core instruction to provide engaging lessons that meet the unique academic language needs of EL learners in core content areas of fourth and fifth grade math and social studies instruction
- Develop and implement Program Services Plans for all English Language Learners
- Conduct ACCESS training and testing for all EL students in the schools through the collaboration and coordination with the EL staff and Building Assessment Coordinator
- Work collectively with administration, counselor, and classroom teachers to provide assistance with language needs of students and their parents
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Adapted instructional methods according to each student''s distinct learning style, resulting in increased confidence and improved performance on assignments.
Third Grade Teacher
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created intentional Novice Reduction Plans to close the achievement gap for minority students, analyzing multiple student data sources, to increase student growth in targeted core content areas
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Second/Third Grade Teacher
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Piloted departmentalization in the primary grades
- Collaborated with partner teacher to ensure thorough and complete communication with parents and guardians of students through co-conducted conferences, progress reports, and weekly written communications
- Represented Klondike Elementary at the regional Professional Learning Communities at Work conference
Second Grade Teacher
Saint Patrick Catholic School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
- Coordinated with Learning Resource Coordinator to provide students with specific learning needs the accommodations and modifications these students needed to be successful
Fund Development Director
RML Specialty Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for recruiting high-profile community and business individuals to form inaugural fund development board for the hospital
- Coordinated corporate fund raising events for the hospital, exceeding fundraising goal by 200%
- Performed comprehensive evaluations on past campaigns to inform future strategy adjustments aimed at increasing effectiveness in reaching fundraising goals.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to RML Specialty Hospital and bring in new donors and volunteers.
Director of Development, Corporate Events
American Heart Association
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Through collaboration with hospital and corporate presidents and CEO’s, my capstone event raised nearly $1 million in revenue
- Communicated the organization’s mission and vision through presentations to groups as large as 300
- Expanded the organization''s network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align programmatic objectives with funding priorities for maximum impact.
- Strengthened relationships with existing donors through timely acknowledgment letters, reports on funded projects, and invitations to participate in exclusive events.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for donor relations, proposal writing, and grants management.
Director of Development
Child’s Voice
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Established a development program in a new school through community awareness and building a board of directors
- Created marketing materials to promote the school’s mission
- Authored all grant proposals to both corporate and private foundations
Director, Suburban Operations
Junior Achievement of Chicago
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for the implementation of economic education programs throughout a seven-county region
- Implementation included recruiting and providing professional learning events to hundreds of corporate volunteers
- Raised corporate monies through the management of seven boards of directors to fully support the implementation of the programs in the region
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Operations Manager
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Responsible for the implementation of economic education programs throughout the south and southwestern portions of Jefferson County
- Conducted volunteer in-service trainings that focused on the delivery of the economic education materials as well as class management techniques
Education
ESL Endorsement Cohort -
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Louisville, KY08.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading & Elementary Education
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Louisville, KY12.2010
Double Major - Economics and French
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IN08.1991
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Mentoring abilities
- Training delivery
- Program implementation
- Curriculum Design
- Public Speaking
- Group and individual instruction
Certificatesandendorsements
State of Kentucky: Professional Teaching License, ESL K-12, Reading K-12
Specializedtraining
- Next Step In Guided Reading, 2017 - Present
- Brigance Assessment Training, 07/18
- Restorative Practices, 08/18
- Deeper Learning for ELs – Using Technology: Engaging in Academic Conversations, 09/18 - Present
- Scope and Sequence of Standards-Based Literacy Skills Development, 07/18
- KAGAN Achievement, 10/17
- Effective Instructional Strategies and Culturally Responsive Teaching, 2017 - 2018
- Marzano Research Proficiency Scales, 2017
- Progress Monitoring with Guided Reading, 2017
- DRA Running Records Assessment Training, 2016
- Louisville Writing Project Conference, 2016
- Professional Learning Communities at Work, 2015
- Designing Success around the ELA standards for Writing, 2013
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Consultant/Owner
Literacy Matters Consulting, LLC
04.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher, K-5
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
Second/Third Grade Teacher
Klondike Lane Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
Second Grade Teacher
Saint Patrick Catholic School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Fund Development Director
RML Specialty Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Director of Development, Corporate Events
American Heart Association
01.2001 - 01.2004
Director of Development
Child’s Voice
01.1999 - 01.2001
Director, Suburban Operations
Junior Achievement of Chicago
01.1996 - 01.1999
Operations Manager
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
01.1994 - 01.1996
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading & Elementary Education
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Double Major - Economics and French
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
ESL Endorsement Cohort -
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
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