Matthew O'Brien
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Valley Mills Elementary, MSD Decatur Township
Indianapolis, IN
08.2016 - Current
- Instructed students using various curricula, including HMH Reading, Journeys Reading, Savas Math, and Smeckens Writing
- Fostered student social emotional growth with programs such as PBIS and Second Step
- Educated ELL and Special Education students annually
Developmental Preschool Teacher
Liberty Early Elementary, MSD Decatur Township
Indianapolis, IN
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Created IEPs and planned instruction based on IEP goals
- Instructed students using The Creative Curriculum
- Developed early literacy skills, including concepts of print and letter recognition
Third Grade Teacher
Edgewood Elementary, Anderson Community Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed positive relationships with students and parents
- Instructed students using Benchmark Literacy and Daily Math
- Collaborated with colleagues on instruction and classroom management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN06.2015
Objective
Elementary School Teacher with 7 years of experience managing classrooms of 20-25 students. Strives to create a positive and engaging learning environment that measurably supports student growth.
License
Indiana Teaching License: K-6 Elementary Generalist
References
Marissa Richey- Valley Mills Principal
(317) 446-5536, mrichey@decaturproud.org
Ashley Zarse- Valley Mills Assistant Principal
(317) 201-6775, azarse@decaturproud.org
Jennifer Keller- Valley Mills Lead Teacher
(219) 309-1327, jkeller@decaturproud.org
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Valley Mills Elementary, MSD Decatur Township
08.2016 - Current
Developmental Preschool Teacher
Liberty Early Elementary, MSD Decatur Township
01.2016 - 05.2016
Third Grade Teacher
Edgewood Elementary, Anderson Community Schools
07.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University