Chelsea A.

OBrien
cobrien@salisburycentral.org
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as an educator in a K-6 classroom setting that encourages creativity and
values the success of each individual student.
CORE STRENGTHS:
Energetic and passionate educator with experience teaching children with various intellectual
and behavioral challenges. Proficient in lesson development, technology integration and use of
student data. Effective classroom management and collaboration with colleagues and parents.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education & Bachelor of Arts: Music for Elementary Teachers
Keene State College, Keene NH. (December 2010)
GPA 3.27; Deans List
CERTIFICATIONS:
State of Connecticut Provisional Elementary Educator Certification K-6
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
First Grade Classroom Teacher. Salisbury Central School. Salisbury, CT (August 2016Present)
Plan and implement ELA, Mathematics, Writing, Social Studies, Science and Fundations
lessons daily for 15 First Grade Students.
Track data, create and organize Early Literacy Groups
Serve on Curriculum Mapping Committee for First Grade Social Students and Mathematics
Attend and report student data at Data Team meetings, Student Intervention Meetings and
PPTs.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher. Salisbury Central School. Salisbury, CT (August 2013-June
2015)
Plan and implement ELA, Mathematics, Writing, Social Studies, Science and Fundations
lessons daily for 10-12 kindergarten students.
Track data, create and organize Early Literacy Groups
Serve on Curriculum Mapping Committee for kindergarten English Language Arts
Building Substitute. Cherry Brook Primary School. Canton, CT (May 2013-June 2013)
Long Term Substitute- Second Grade. Cherry Brook Primary School. Canton, CT (February
2013-June 2013)
Kindergarten SRBI Para Educator. Cherry Brook Primary School. Canton, CT (August 2012February 2013)
Assisted teacher in phonics, literacy and mathematics instruction
Private Tutor. Canton, CT (August 2012-Present)
Provided individualized instruction in literacy, writing and mathematics.
Long Term Substitute- Third Grade. Cherry Brook Primary School. Canton, CT (FebruaryJune 2012)
Wrote report cards and held conferences
Trained CMT proctor

 Attended 504, SIT and PPT meetings

SRBI Tutor. Cherry Brook Primary School. Canton, CT (August 2011- February 2012)
Tier II and III literacy and numeracy intervention through in class support and pull out
Trained in DIBELS, Quick Read and Lexia
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:
On Call Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional, Norfolk and Colebrook, CT (Jan 2011June 2011)
Chesterfield Elementary School, Chesterfield, NH (Fall 2010) Student Teacher, 2nd grade