Alexa O'Brien
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Princeton in Asia
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow @ Niizawa Sake Brewery
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Aug 2022 - Present
Fellow in the 2022 cohort for the Princeton in Asia Fellowship Placed in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan for a Arts and Culture Fellowship with Niizawa Sake Brewery Fellow in the 2022 cohort for the Princeton in Asia Fellowship Placed in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan for a Arts and Culture Fellowship with Niizawa Sake Brewery
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Edgecombe County Public Schools
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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English Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
• Recipient of the 2020-2021 Beginning Teacher of the Year Award • Facilitated rigorous data driven instruction through differentiation of instruction and individualized student growth plans. • Used various methods of data collection (CFAs, I-Ready Diagnostics, MClass progress monitoring, I-Ready Standards Mastery Assessments), growth monitoring and in-the-moment feedback to ensure student success. • Built meaningful relationships with students, parents and that lead to student growth and personal development. • Created engaging and challenging whole group lesson-plans for virtual, hybrid and in-person learning that align to NC state 4th and 5th grade standards. • Piloted a new Social and Emotional Learning (KlickEngage) and implemented the “Leader and Me” program to improve student self-regulation and self-awareness. • Collaborated with the School Improvement Team to monitor school-wide data and solve school-wide concerns. Show less
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teach for America Corps Member
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
• Selected from a competitive pool to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in high needs urban and rural public schools. • Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills needed to lead students to success. • Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars in instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity, equity and inclusion training. • Taught at a Title One and NC IPG Grant recipient school in Rural Eastern North Carolina. Show less
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Vanderbilt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Resident
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
• Lead a team of RAs by collaborating to plan weekly events and improve living conditions in the residential community, and by mentoring other RAs via 1-on-1 meetings and staff development projects.• Orchestrated events for all 1,200 members of the Towers Community, each with a focus on a community development goals. Events hosted include Sushi and Study Aboard, Muffins and Identify Maps, and others. • Mitigated conflicts between roommates, between suitemates, and between floormates. • Ensured that shared living areas were inclusive and comfortable for all residents. • Served as the first line contact for after-hours crises, unanticipated issues, and difficulties. Show less
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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Norwood Swim Club
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Bellevue, Washington, United States
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Head Coach
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Developed daily practices for five-specific age-groups based on individual 12-week goals. On average each swimmer dropped approximately 17 seconds over the course of the season. • Created weekly meet line-ups using Team and Meet Manager; analyzed performance data to determine optimal meet line-up; finished third at summer division championships. • Developed daily practices for five-specific age-groups based on individual 12-week goals. On average each swimmer dropped approximately 17 seconds over the course of the season. • Created weekly meet line-ups using Team and Meet Manager; analyzed performance data to determine optimal meet line-up; finished third at summer division championships.
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Intern
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
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The Center for Women and Democracy
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Summer Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
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Bellevue School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher Assistant - Volunteer
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
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Education
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East Carolina University
Teacher Preparation Program for TFA at ECU, Education -
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government -
Interlake High School