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Scott O'Brien

Waterville

Summary

Caring professional versed in working with all learning styles. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents. Manages behavioral and emotional needs within classroom with positive interventions.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Room Teacher

Waterville Public Schools
Waterville
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided small group instruction in literacy and math skills based on student need.
  • Followed IEPs to meet developmental practices and achieve educational goals.
  • I participated in several offered professional development workshops and met with math and literacy interventionists regularly.

Owner/Operator

Augusta Florist
Augusta
01.1994 - 03.2025
  • I own and operate a very successful flower shop in Augusta, Maine..
  • I managed numerous employees and oversaw all financial aspects of running a successful, expanding business.

Long Term Substitute

Waterville Public Schools
Waterville
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • I worked in several positions and grade levels throughout ASHS. I managed a variety of classroom sizes and students who have both IEPs and 504 plans.
  • I proctored NWEA state assessments and differentiated instruction based on student needs and abilities.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.

Social-Emotional Teacher

Palm Beach County Schools
Boynton Beach
01.1982 - 06.1982
  • I worked in a Lighthouse style program. My students were 10-12 years old.
  • I manages a very intense behavioral unit
  • I worked with students to meet various IEP goals.
  • I formulated lesson plans that incorporated social-emotional learning.

Education

Physical Education

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
06-1981

Skills

  • Small group instruction
  • Individualized education plans
  • Literacy intervention
  • Math intervention
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment administration

Affiliations

  • I am an active member of the Waterville community. I am currently a member of the Athletic and Recreation Committee at the AYCC. Girls, youth softball coach.
  • Previously I was a member of the ASHS Sports Club, and Kennebec Valley Humane Society Board Member.

Accomplishments

  • William R. Hearst Scholarhship Recipient
  • Dean's List Fall 1980- 4.0 GPA
  • Dean's List Spring 1981

Timeline

Resource Room Teacher

Waterville Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Long Term Substitute

Waterville Public Schools
11.2023 - 06.2024

Owner/Operator

Augusta Florist
01.1994 - 03.2025

Social-Emotional Teacher

Palm Beach County Schools
01.1982 - 06.1982

Physical Education

Westfield State University

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