Jennifer L.

O’Brien
jennifer.o’brien@uconn.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/jennobrien5

Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, May 2017
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, May 2018
Neag School of Education’s Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program
Concentration in Science
GPA: 4.040/4.000, Honor’s Scholar, Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Certification
Connecticut Initial Educator Certification, Grades 1-6, pending
Passed Praxis II (Elementary Education: 5001), Passed Foundations of Reading Test (090)

Education Related Experience

Verplanck Elementary School, Manchester, CT
Socratic Seminar Intern, August 2017 – Present
 Facilitate Socratic Seminar three times a week for gifted 3rd-5th graders
 Conduct research using bibliotherapy for bullying prevention to complete master’s thesis
American Sign Language (ASL) Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Teacher’s Assistant (TA) Coordinator, August 2016 – Present
 Interview and supervise 22 TAs for 4 ASL teachers
 Train, mentor, and offer conflict resolution to TAs
 Assist Deaf teachers and interpret for them
Teacher’s Assistant Level 1 Class, August 2016 – December 2016
Teacher’s Assistant Level 2 Class, January 2016 – May 2016
Teacher’s Assistant Level 1 Class, August 2015 – December 2015
 Aided instruction during classes
 Interpreted between the Deaf teacher and hearing students
 Proctored and corrected quizzes and exams and held weekly office hours
Action Kids Summer Camp, Brentwood, NH
STEM Leader and Counselor, May 2017 – August 2017
 Planned and lead STEM activities daily for 15-40 campers in grades K-10
 Supervised and implemented theme-based learning for 12-20 campers in grades 3-8 daily
Naubuc Elementary School, Glastonbury, CT
Paraprofessional, Clinical Experience, August 2016 – May 2017
 Created lesson plans that engaged and challenged 5th graders in learning multiple subjects
 Promoted 21st century skills by integrating iPad usage into all subjects
UConn Connects, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Volunteer Peer Facilitator, August 2016 – May 2017
Volunteer Peer Facilitator, August 2015 – December 2015
 Mentored three peers on academic probation for the Fall 2015 and Fall 2016 semesters
Master Coach, Student Intern, Spring 2015
  Co-lead weekly meetings for 8-10 mentors whose mentees were on academic probation
 Designed and implemented a syllabus with group activities, discussions, and reflections
 Taught study, organization, and time management skills using PowerPoint
 Organized pre-semester two day Facilitator Training and the UConnects Reception
Peer Facilitator, Student Intern, Fall 2014
Meriden Public Schools, Meriden, CT
Substitute Teacher, January 2016 – June 2016
 Taught 1st – 6th grades as a substitute teacher one day a week and received PD training
L.W. Batchelder Elementary School, Hartford, CT
Paraprofessional, Clinical Experience, January 2016 – May 2016
 Strengthened the learning of content and skills initially taught by teacher in a 1st grade
urban classroom
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and School, Tolland, CT
Faith Formation Teacher, Fall 2012 – May 2016
 Prepared and executed weekly, dynamic lesson plans for 4th and 5th graders
Parish Council Youth Member, Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
 Attended regular meetings and communicated effectively with other parish leaders to
help strengthen programs
Southeast Elementary School, Mansfield, CT
Paraprofessional, Clinical Experience, August 2015 – January 2016
 Created and taught ASL lessons and facilitated Chromebook learning for 2nd graders

Volunteer Experience
Southeast Elementary School, Mansfield, CT
Craft Leader, January 2016
 Led a Valentine's Day craft for students and their families at their Cocoa and Cultural
Craft Night
Volunteer, November 2015
 Promoted patriotism in grade 2 through facilitating an afterschool Veteran’s Day
Luminary Event for the community
Windham Center Elementary After School Program, Windham, CT
Leader, Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
 Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans to promote art and physical activity

Awards and Certifications

Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
SURF (Summer of Undergraduate Research Fund) Award, Summer 2016
Honors Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
New England Scholar Award, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
Pi Lambda Theta Beta Sigma Chapter, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education Membership, Fall 2015
QPR (Question, Prevent, Refer) Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
QPR Suicide Prevention Certification, Fall 2014
Center for Career Development, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Certificate of Professional Development, Fall 2014