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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, CT
01-2024

Credits

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT

Skills

  • 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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