1. Lori O’Brien
147 12th Street
Pacific Grove, CA 94965
lorileflerobrien@gmail.com
(415)426-0694
“...A teacher who knows this much
would have no problem teaching the
curriculum of the Common
Core…you will be getting one of
the few math teachers who have
had real training in the CCSM.”
Hung-Hsi Wu
Professor of Mathematics,
Emeritus; UC Berkeley
“...Mrs. O’Brien has Emotional
Intelligence...she is a great
listener…uses Differentiated
Instruction effectively and smoothly.
I recommend her highly…”
Donnie Mitchell
Former Vice- Principal
Professional Profile
Passionate, highly qualified professional seeking dynamic learning community
dedicated to providing equitable, quality, sustainable, and meaningful
educational services to families and communities.
Key Qualifications
 Blended learning, technology expert; 1:1 experience
 Expertise in teaching to the Common Core Standards
 Responsive Classroom certified: Social/Emotional education
 Inquiry Based and Project Based Learning expert
 Arts integration experience
 Leadership experience as Upper School Coordinator, School Sit e
Council member, lead elementary math teacher, and department chair
Education
 B.A. History; University of Nebraska, Omaha 1997
 M.Ed.; Rockhurst University, Kansas City 2002
Certifications
 Clear Multi-subject
 Clear CLAD
 Clear Single Subject Social Studies
Employment—Education
Saratoga Union School District, Saratoga, CA: 2014-current
6th grade math teacher and co-creator/teacher hybrid blended
learning Math Academy
Willow Creek Academy, Sausalito, CA: 2012-14
Upper School Coordinator and teacher
Seaside Middle School, Seaside, CA: 2010-11
8th grade Algebra Teacher
Kansas City Missouri Area Schools: 1999 - 2010
5th -12th Mathematics, Literacy, History teacher
Online Assessment Scorer: 2004 -current
Educational Testing Services, Trenton, NJ

2. “...uses technology to engage
students…creates meaningful
lessons, demonstrates proficiency in
a variety of instructional
techniques…appears to enjoy her
students and subject…”
Delores Brown, Ed.D.
Former Principal
“...cooperative learning and reading
strategies are embedded in her
lessons… works the whole
room…engages all students at all
times...excellent classroom
management. Lori sets clear
expectations and uses Think Time
to facilitate class discussions...”
Janet Shirley
Former Vice-Principal
Employment—Other
Table Games Dept. Administrator, 1992 -1999
MGM Grand Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Table Games Dealer, 1990 -1992
Harrah’s Casino South Lake Tahoe, CA
Technology Skills
 Goggle Educator Certification
 Aeries, Illuminateed, Intel-Assess, Benchmark, ABI,
PowerSchool
 Schoology, Edmodo, Moodle
 Code.org, Khan Academy, LearnZillion
 Geogabra , Sketchup, TenMarks, Prezi
 Smart Notebook and Smart Boards (Interactive white boards)
 Document Camera, Student Response Systems
 Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher,
 Mac, PC, iPad, Chrome Books
Hobbies and Interests
 Hiking
 Anything technology
 Reading
 Volunteering
 Quality time with friends and family