William O'Brien
K-4 Science & Technology Teacher at MONOMOY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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MONOMOY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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K-4 Science & Technology Teacher
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Sep 2021 - Present
Chatham, Massachusetts, United States • Design and align scope & sequence, units, and lesson plans to both Massachusetts/ NGSS Science and Computer Science standards for kindergarten- fourth grade. • Implement innovative project-based science units that incorporate play and foster curiosity. • Provide all students with computer science, technology, keyboarding, coding/ robotics, and engineering instruction. • Collaborate with general classroom teachers and specialist teachers to develop cross-disciplinary lesson plans and… Show more • Design and align scope & sequence, units, and lesson plans to both Massachusetts/ NGSS Science and Computer Science standards for kindergarten- fourth grade. • Implement innovative project-based science units that incorporate play and foster curiosity. • Provide all students with computer science, technology, keyboarding, coding/ robotics, and engineering instruction. • Collaborate with general classroom teachers and specialist teachers to develop cross-disciplinary lesson plans and integrated units. • Demonstrate proficient skills using software programs such as Clever, Google Classroom, and Nearpod. • Create a positive, safe, and student-centered classroom environment conducive to learning. Show less
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Perkins School for the Blind
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Residential Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States • Supported students with auditory, visual, and social-emotional impairments. • Created and implemented lessons tailored to each student’s life skill, physical therapy, and occupational therapy IEP objectives and goals. • Skilled in data analysis and crafting IEP progress reports. - Skilled in data analysis and crafting IEP progress reports. - Trained in sign language and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
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KIPP Massachusetts
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2020
Mattapan, Massachusetts • Founding teacher of KIPP Academy Boston Middle School. • Skilled in innovative STEM curriculum development • Certified Project Lead The Way instructor that developed an engineering unit that fostered curiosity through hands-on approaches to increase student understanding. • Revised and developed Amplify science curriculum taught nationally, in over 30 regions, within the KIPP School network. • Designed and led targeted data-driven small-group math instruction and… Show more • Founding teacher of KIPP Academy Boston Middle School. • Skilled in innovative STEM curriculum development • Certified Project Lead The Way instructor that developed an engineering unit that fostered curiosity through hands-on approaches to increase student understanding. • Revised and developed Amplify science curriculum taught nationally, in over 30 regions, within the KIPP School network. • Designed and led targeted data-driven small-group math instruction and intervention. • Coached novice science teachers on lesson planning, classroom management, and impacting student understanding. • Led weekly science department meetings focused on professional development and achieving student performance goals. • Special Education science and math teacher from July 2013-September 2015. Show less
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Tracked and analyzed weekly student data to plan targeted academic and behavioral interventions. • Planned and coordinated various whole-school staff, student, and family engagement events throughout the school year. • Provided over 1,700 hours of service dedicated toward City Year’s mission to decrease the achievement gap within the Boston Public School District.
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MutualOne Bank
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United States
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Bank Teller
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2012
• Provided efficient and accurate customer service. • Well-versed in handling large amounts of cash on a daily basis. • Produced consistently high-volume money counts, banking transactions, and customer service product sales. • Assisted the Head Teller with completing reports/inventories, servicing the ATM, verifying large monetary deposits, and organizing account files.
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Framingham State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Academic Success Peer Tutor
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Sep 2009 - May 2012
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States - Mentored and provided academic support for incoming freshman when accepted into the university. - Tutored 5-8 undergraduate students, on academic probation, each semester.
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Education
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Framingham State University
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching