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Objectives Experienced teacher seeks full-time employment as Upper School teacher of literature. Goals include using literature as a means to enrich the understanding of real world events and to address global and social concerns. Imparting a sense of community responsibility, an awareness of social justice, and a willingness to start deep, meaningful conversations are crucial to my educational philosophy for creating engaged students and conscious global citizens. Also qualified to teach music.
Education
Bread Loaf School of English Master of Arts 2015-2018
Currently enrolled, anticipated graduation 2018
University of Rochester BA in English/Creative Writing 2011
Magna Cum Laude
Eastman School of Music BM in Viola Performance, Distinction 2011
Sydney Conservatorium Fellowship 2010
Advanced Studies in England Fellowship 2007
Work Experience
CATS Academy Boston 2013-present
Leadership responsibilities: Head of the Diversity Committee; responsible for helping students and teachers gain cultural sensitivity and organizing diversity activities for the community. Head of a NEASC subcommittee for the accreditation process; responsible for holding meetings on a given Standard and creating the necessary reports. Teacher mentor; responsible for mentoring and training two new teachers to help them adjust to our unique international student body.
Teaching responsibilities: Teach American Literature, Gender Politics in Literature and Creative Writing, and have taught World Literature, AP Music Theory and Music Appreciation to international students. Direct Instrumental
Caitlin O’Brien 15 Whipple Ave Unit 1 Roslindale, MA 02131 [email protected]
908-358-4406
Music division of the Arts Department and responsible for arranging private music lessons for all interested students.
Student life responsibilities: Live-in dorm parent during the 2013-2014 school year, and live-out dorm parent for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. Teach violin lessons after school, have led an acapella group and book club in the past. Academic advisor to seven students.
Playful Tunes, Boston, MA 2012-2013
Responsible for introducing music and instruments to students aged 18 months to 5 years old. Job included creating lesson plans and working closely with other teachers as well as the writing of advertising materials, newsletters, blogs, and website maintenance. Excellent communication and organizational skills required, as well as innovative and cutting-edge ideas in the field of education and business management.
New England Music Camp Counseling Staff, Sidney, ME 2008-2011
Ensured campers’ safety and well-being while structuring their days positively, interfaced with camp management and administration, worked with parents of the campers, and resolved camper conflicts. Also served as a lifeguard and sailing instructor.
Awards and Distinctions
-Chosen as a mentor for new teachers, CATS Academy Boston 2015-present
-Voted Best Female Teacher, CATS Academy Boston Feb. 2015
-Golden Key International Honor Society 2006-2011
-University of Rochester Dean’s List 2006-2011
Personal Characteristics:
Skilled at working with and managing people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, highly creative, articulate, and responsible. Skill set includes full knowledge of Promethean SmartBoard technology, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and various forms of social media.
References
Ms. Anne Reenstierna, Dean of Faculty: [email protected]
Ms. Kelly Tempest, English Dept. Chair: [email protected]
Mr. Michael Levine, colleague: [email protected]
