Amy O'Meara Email & Phone Number

As the Founder and Chief Visionary of Open Wonder Learning, I lead the charge in transforming traditional education by integrating global exploration and personalized learning into a cohesive, immersive experience. My role involves designing innovative curriculums tailored to the unique interests and strengths of each child, ensuring that learning is not only educational but also inspiring and full of wonder.Key Roles- Strategic Growth: Lead the vision and growth of Open Wonder… Show more As the Founder and Chief Visionary of Open Wonder Learning, I lead the charge in transforming traditional education by integrating global exploration and personalized learning into a cohesive, immersive experience. My role involves designing innovative curriculums tailored to the unique interests and strengths of each child, ensuring that learning is not only educational but also inspiring and full of wonder.Key Roles- Strategic Growth: Lead the vision and growth of Open Wonder Learning.- Curriculum Innovation: Create personalized curriculums that inspire curiosity and global learning.- One-on-One Coaching: Provide tailored coaching to empower families in creating custom educational journeys.- Online Workshops: Develop and lead engaging workshops on worldschooling and personalized education.- Community Building: Foster a supportive community of like-minded families.- Partnership Development: Establish strategic partnerships to enhance offerings and expand reach.- Client-Centered Innovation: Continuously innovate services to meet clients' evolving needs. Show less

- Coach Entrepreneurs in building successful businesses- Support humans to experience more self-love and create a fulfilled life.- Teach children to build emotional resilience through education to build a strong sense of self.- Offer Group Coaching, 1:1 Coaching, training, workshops- Keynote speeches for education and entrepreneurship

Riffa, Bahrain

- Commended for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects.- Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting school goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, project-based learning, literacy, and diversity.- Taught general education students and gifted students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs… Show more - Commended for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects.- Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting school goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, project-based learning, literacy, and diversity.- Taught general education students and gifted students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.- Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. - Known for building the social-emotional growth of children through a child life coaching model which focuses on understanding positive self-talk, mindfulness, self-confidence, and more. - Actively served on a variety of school committees including the elementary and secondary leadership teams focused on curriculum development, Lead ELA curriculum review team, and professional development for teachers. - Developed 6-8 ELA CCSS-aligned standards for school.- Designed and implemented a more rigorous curriculm.- Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff.- Developed and led trainings school-wide and internationallyAs an educator I believe the strategic creation of learning experiences through inquiry is invaluable in the 21st-century classroom and beyond. We must meet the diverse learning needs of today's curious children. Show less

Crestwood Elem./Temple Terrace Elem.

Literacy Coach - Writing /Instructional Leadership Team- Instruction of English Language Learners, Special Education Needs, gifted, general students.- Developed, implemented, and maintained Written English curriculum for K–5th grade.- Weekly facilitation of Professional Learning Communities - Side-by-side coaching of teachers in best practice with a balanced-literacy approach- Created and presented professional development for a staff of 83- Coordinated the… Show more Literacy Coach - Writing /Instructional Leadership Team- Instruction of English Language Learners, Special Education Needs, gifted, general students.- Developed, implemented, and maintained Written English curriculum for K–5th grade.- Weekly facilitation of Professional Learning Communities - Side-by-side coaching of teachers in best practice with a balanced-literacy approach- Created and presented professional development for a staff of 83- Coordinated the implementation of standardized testing- Oversee integration of national standards in grades K-5 including new technology requirements. Show less

Town & Country Elementary & Oak Park Elementary

- Design and deliver high quality lessons- Evaluated the impact of all learning and developed future planning accordingly.- Provided project coaching and group critiques- Actively involved in curriculum review and development.- Reviewed and analyzed data weekly in Professional Learning Communities

Various

- Completed a fellowship at the University of South Florida for the Tampa Bay Area Writing Project- National Teacher Consultant on researched-based best-practice for instructing writing- Provide writing and technology training with 21st Century Learning integration at USF- onsite trainings and development for schools

University Of South Florida Campus

- Developed interactive project-based lessons. - Completed Clinical Education Training Mentor program for USF. - Participated in the Accomplished Teaching Academy. - Completed 216 hours of Professional development in one year. - Created and led staff training for: “Teaching the QAR strategy” and “Creating a Center Based Learning Environment”

Charter School Of The Dunes - Gary, In

Developed interactive project-based lessons for classroom of 25 children as well as a multitude of classroom and teacher duties. Reading First certified, trained in DIBELS, Texas Reading Academy, 3-Tier Reading Model, Voyager Passport, Voyager U (5 Components of Reading) and SRA Open Court Reading Specialist. Participated on the math curriculum development 2007-2008 and reading curriculum for the 2006-2007 school year.

Greater Chicago Area

NOTE: I still currently take on freelance projects- Meet clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job - Interpret the client's business needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose - Estimate the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients- Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research- Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts- Use innovation to redefine a… Show more NOTE: I still currently take on freelance projects- Meet clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job - Interpret the client's business needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose - Estimate the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients- Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research- Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts- Use innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time- Present finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;- Work with a wide range of media, including photography and design programs- Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work - Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief- Work on layouts and artworking pages ready for print- Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as Adobe Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Flash- Commission illustrators and photographers; working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists. Show less

Gary, In

- Developed, implemented and coordinated an art program with age-appropriate lesson plans for Art and other subject areas. - Participated as an art teacher in the summer art program

Tefl - Masters Certificate, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Master Of Arts In Education (Maed/Ci), Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art & Design/Minor English