Christina M.

Brennan
Email!"christina.m.brennan@gmail.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/christinabrennan PROFILE & SKILLS Research & technology enthusiast. PA certified teacher. Connected educator. Student-centered teaching philosophy based on creativity, collaboration, & critical thinking through content creation & connections. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Analytical and organized. Able to work efficiently and effectively in both team and independent environments. Quick learner who aims to exceed expectations. Proficient in Spanish; Research skills in utilizing reference databases and curating digital resources; Extensive knowledge of childrens & young adult literature; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Social Media Platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin, Blogger, WordPress, Pinterest). Experienced with Google Apps for Education, Web 2.0 learning tools & hardware/software troubleshooting. Google Glass Explorer. EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Masters in Education Policy o Coursework in program evaluation, assessment, leadership, & digital literacies o Thesis: Education Policy & K-12 Technology Access, Equity, and Integration Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Minors in Psychology & History o Overall GPA 3.99 o Member of Delta Epsilon Sigma & Kistler Honor Societies o Delaware Valley Education Consortium 2011 Hannah Amgott Scholarship Recipient PA TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS Elementary Education (K-6) Social Studies (7-12) English (7-9) Library/Media Specialist (K-12) August 2013 Twitter: @christybrenn Website: http://christinabrennan.wordpress.com/

May 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

School District of Haverford Township, Elementary Librarian, Bryn Mawr, PA August 2013-present Operate and supervise library/media center, serving 450+ students & staff Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, & ethical users of information Design & implement units of instruction & assess student learning and instructional effectiveness Collaborate with teachers to integrate library/technology skills into grade level curricula Use technology to allow students the opportunity to share their learning with an authentic audience Collaborate with PTO to run a successful Book Fair Assist with school-wide reading incentive & Reading Olympics team Organized & run a Future Engineers club after school integrating Google Glass & STEM topics hands-on Library Website: https://sites.google.com/site/coopertownlibrarywebsite/ ESF Inc, Curriculum Assistant, King of Prussia, PA January-June 2013 Identified key conceptual ideas and developed master plan in conjunction with Curriculum Director Wrote detailed and engaging lesson plans for ages 6-15 in the areas of visual arts & design thinking Completed inventory forms in ordering necessary materials & supplies within a specified budget

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ESF Inc, Activity Specialist, Newtown Square, PA Summers 2009-12 Developed, planned, and differentiated lessons to accommodate 150+ students ages 3-8 Maintained a safe & fun classroom environment while effectively managing student behavior

 Responsible for annual artistic production needs of art expo & 2 day camp shows Selected by Director for 2012 Elite Team Training Crew May-June 2012 o Helped facilitate corporate training sessions for summer staff in PA, NJ, and MD o Involved with planning & logistics for 10 training events for 1500+ total staff members o Destination Imagination creative problem-solving professional development participant Rosemont School of the Holy Child, Assistant Teacher, Rosemont, PA Instructed various activities, crafts, games, sports & assisted with homework Communicated effectively with students, staff, and parents Supervised additional extended day assistants WORK EXPERIENCE Tredyffrin Public Library, Information Services/Reference Assistant, Strafford, PA Dec. 2012-August 2013 Provided accurate information to patron questions Effectively utilized Access PA, WorldCat, Power Library, and Chester County funded databases Maintained public access computers, scanners, and print/copy stations Offered 1-on-1 technology tutorials o Topics: computer basics, use of online resources & databases, and downloading of e-books Answered phones, provide information about library programing and registration Assisted circulation department as needed Developed marketing materials for book clubs and library events Created handouts to assist patrons in using Overdrive resources on a variety of devices Lower Merion Library System, Page/Circulation Assistant, Bryn Mawr, PA Jan. 2006-Aug. 2013 Assisted patrons in locating and checking in/out materials Provided technical support to patrons using computers/internet, wireless, downloading e-books, etc. Utilized reference databases to answer research questions Organized and shelved books, answered phone, registered and updated patron information Processed new materials and withdrew outdated or damaged items Prepared schedule for part-time staff, created displays to showcase collections Developed and supervised weekly arts & crafts activities for 20+ participants Facilitated Summer Reading and Science in the Summer Programs o Coordinated & implemented special programs for Summer Reading Club participants o Collaborated with science instructor on lessons presented to children o Registered and updated participant information in online database o Compiled statistics at conclusion of programs" PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES UPenn Ethnography Forum, Presenter, Philadelphia, PA March 2014 Panelist: Pedagogies of the (Im) Possible: Technology Integration in Practice Part of an inquiry group looking at the intersection of theory and practice re: technology integration. Met monthly with group members to discuss progress and ideas (Sept.-March) Collected individual data as part of auto-ethnography for panel presentation at forum moderated by a representative from the National Writing Project Edcamp Foundation, PR Committee Member Will be collaborating with other educators to further the mission of the Edcamp Foundation & expand to all 50 states by creating documentation & presentation materials January 2014 Summers 2006-08 Sept. 2009-June 2012

L.E.A.R.N, Conference Manager, Philadelphia, PA February 2013 Responsible for Technology in the Classroom Panel for 2013 Conference @ Penn Law School o Identified, contacted, & coordinated logistical information of potential panelists o Created an outline & questions to guide the panel discussion o Acted as point person for panel logistics up to and during the event