Tim O'Brien
Pleasantville,NY
Summary
Proven, dynamic AP US History teacher with an excellent track record at Hastings H.S. as well as Horace Greeley, achieving exceptional AP scores through high standards and a focus on writing. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and discussion, while infusing humor into lessons to engage students effectively. Committed to teaching history through historical analysis, discussion and debate
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Hastings-On-Hudson Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2023
- Taught AP US History, AP European History and Economics to 11th and 12th graders
- Emphasized the use of primary source documents to expose the students to the words and thoughts of pivotal figures in history
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment promoting critical thinking and discussion
- Achieved excellent AP scores, especially considering Hastings had an 'open enrollment' policy allowing any student regardless of academic achievement to take AP history classes
Social Studies Teacher
North Shore School District
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught Global History to 9th and 10th grade students
- Coached Boys JV Soccer
Social Studies Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
09.1990 - 06.2001
- Taught AP US History, Constitutional Law and Economics
- Coached JV Softball and Freshmen Boys Basketball
Education
J.D. -
Fordham University School of Law
NY, NY05-1995
BS Foreign Service -
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC05-1988
Skills
- Emphasized writing skills throughout my teaching career
- Held students to high standards of achievement
- Expected students to read, discuss and write about major speeches and events in US history
- Infused the class with humor and occasional levity where appropriate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Hastings-On-Hudson Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2023
Social Studies Teacher
North Shore School District
09.2007 - 06.2008
Social Studies Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
09.1990 - 06.2001
J.D. -
Fordham University School of Law
BS Foreign Service -
Georgetown University