Karen O’Brien

Lisle, Illinois *****

abxbns@r.postjobfree.com

Skills and Values

• Strong mathematical and scientific skills.

• Strong work ethic – dependable, punctual, team player, dedicated and flexible.

• Strive to teach for understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts and procedures.

• Values and s e eks input on lessons and a ss e s sments from students, co-workers and supervisors.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Enjoys problem solving, and uses creative methods to problem solve.

• Proficient with use of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Employment and Work Experience

Kensington School November 2012- Current

Teacher Western Springs, Illinois

• Plan, implement, and evaluate lesson plans for preschool students.

Education Services of Glen Ellyn June 2012- Current

Tutor- Math/ACT Glen Ellyn, Illinois

• Tutored middle school through high school students in various math topics.

Cosley Zoo September 2008 – September 2012

Educator/ Teen Coordinator Wheaton, Illinois

• Coordinated and managed the youth program, the Junior Zookeepers,

r esponsibilities included interviewing potential members to creating and

carry out meetings and outings.

• Planned, taught, and evaluated school, scout and park district programs.

• Assisted with the planning and executing special events.

• Created, organized and managed Summer Teen Volunteer Program.

Hufford Middle School August 2006 – 2008

7th/8th grade Math & Science Teacher Joliet, Illinois

• Taught seventh and eighth grade students the math and science curriculum

in the Individual Education department.

• Created and implemented math curriculum student notebooks.

Clinical Experience / Student Teaching

Spring 2006 Pierce Elementary School, Chicago Seventh grade Language Arts

Fall 2005 Uplift Elementary School, Chicago Sixth grade Math

Fall 2004 Middleton Elementary School Third grade General Education

Participation

NCTM Member Fall 2006- Spring 2008, Spring 2012

Education

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois B.S. Elementary Education, 2006

College of DuPage Continuing math courses, current

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