1. Maureen O’Brien
600 River Birch Ct.
Clermont, FL 34711
954 483-3675
moeobrien954@yahoo.com
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily
cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and
administration.
Highlights
Florida Teaching Certificate grades 1-6
Florida Reading Certification grades K-12
Masters of Science Degree Edu
Instructional Coaching (Experience 10 years)
ESOL Endorsement
Education
Canisius College - Buffalo, N.Y
2001 Master of Science Elementary Education Reading
Aug. 92- Sept. 01 Master of Science in Education. Canisius College. Buffalo NY
Reading Certification Program
Sept. 97- Current State of Florida Professional Educators Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Reading Certification (Grades K-12)
Jan. 77- Aug. 81 Bachelor of Arts. SUNY College at Buffalo. Buffalo NY
Experience
Aug. 2015- Present
School Board of Lake County-Tavares, FL
7th Grade Intensive Reading Teacher
Clermont Middle School
Aug. 2014- Jun. 2015
Primary Teacher. 2nd Grade Teacher
Sawgrass Bay Elementary
Oct. 2013- May 2014
School Board of Seminole County- Sanford, FL
Instructional Coach K-5
Woodlands Elementary. FL
2. Jul. 2004- Jun. 2013
School Board of Broward County – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Instructional Coach K-5
Hallandale Elementary School- Hallandale, FL
Assisted faculty by providing feedback continuously by observing teachers’
implementation of lesson plans, interventions, and progress monitoring
skills. Met with instructional staff and administration to conduct Data Chats
to determine each students’ individualized learning path. Conferenced with
teachers to assist them with their Deliberate Practice Plan and area of goal
setting and growth. Assisted the school faculty by providing essential
professional development and met with district personnel and instructional
cadres on a regular basis.
Organized the K-5 reading program including effective grouping models.
Provided individualized teacher training based upon student screening and
diagnostic results. Modeled instructional strategies using best practices with
individual teachers to maintain highest level of achievement for the student.
Assisted with organizing school wide reading initiatives, technology
implementation and test preparation efforts. Attended MTSS meetings on a
regular basis.
Aug. 2002-Jun. 2004
School Board of Broward County – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Intermediate Teacher: 5th grade
Hallandale Elementary School
Sept. 2001-Jun. 2002
Buffalo School Board – Buffalo, NY
Intermediate Teacher: 6th grade
American Magnet School
Sept. 2000-Jun.2001
West Seneca School Board – West Seneca, NY
Reading Teacher K-5
Oct. 1998-Jun. 2000
School Board of Broward County – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Intermediate Teacher: Team Leader 5th grade
Colbert Elementary Magnet School
References
Steve Benson, Principal
Clermont Middle School
301 East Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Bensons@lake.k12.fl.us