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Jennifer O'Brien

Spencer,WV

Summary

Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher/ Title I

Roane County Board Of Education
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Roane County Board Of Education
12.2022 - 02.2025
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Education

Child Development

West Virginia University-Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
12-2020

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Effective relationship management
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Growth mindset
  • Positive role model and mentor

Certification

  • Professional Teaching Certificate Elementary Education (0K-06) 1/14/2025-6/30/2028
  • Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (SCE) (PK-0K) Permanent
  • Community Programs (PK-PK) Permanent
  • Long Term Substitute Permit Social Studies (05-AD) 12/15/2022-06/30/2025
  • Long Term Substitute Permit Elementary Education (0K-06) 12/15/2022-06/30/2025

Timeline

Teacher/ Title I

Roane County Board Of Education
02.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Roane County Board Of Education
12.2022 - 02.2025

Child Development

West Virginia University-Parkersburg