Thomas O'Brien
Colchester
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Ledyard Middle School
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Teacher
Ledyard Middle School
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Clinical Student Teaching
Lyman High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Student Teaching
Kelly Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Center Elementary School
11.2020 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Director
Skyhawks Sports Academy
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
Education
History/Secondary Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT01-2024
Credits
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CTSkills
- Team building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Clear public speaking skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Critical thinking
- Student rapport
Timeline
Student Teacher
Ledyard Middle School
09.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Student Teaching
Lyman High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Ledyard Middle School
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Student Teaching
Kelly Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Director
Skyhawks Sports Academy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher
Center Elementary School
11.2020 - 08.2023
History/Secondary Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Credits
Manchester Community College
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