Karen O’Brien
Lisle, Illinois *****
*****.*********@*****.***
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