CHRISTINA BRENNAN

LEARNER - TEACHER - TECHNOLOGIST - RESEARCHER - DESIGNER

christina.m.brennan@gmail.com

christinabrennan.wordpress.com

@christybrenn

P R O F I L E
Technology & research enthusiast. PA certified teacher & librarian. Connected educator. Student-centered teaching
philosophy based on creativity, collaboration, & critical thinking. Extensive knowledge of children's and young adult
literature. 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. Research skills
in utilizing databases and curating digital resources. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Social Media Platforms.
Experienced with Google Apps for Education, Web 2.0 learning tools & hardware/software troubleshooting.
Google Level 2 Educator & Glass Explorer. Experience with library software systems.
T E A C H I N G

E X P E R I E N C E

Lower School Technology

Coordinator
William Penn Charter School
July 2015-present

Teach students (K-5) technology, computer science, and digital citizenship skills
Provide professional development & coaching/mentoring to teachers
Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology across content areas
Created a multi-year technology integration plan for Lower School
Organize and manage 300 student Chromebooks as part of 1:1 initiative

Elementary Teacher-Librarian
Haverford School District
August 2013-June 2015

Empowered students (K-5) to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful

researchers, & ethical users of information
Collaborated with teachers to strengthen interdisciplinary projects & connections
Taught literacy-based lessons, integrating research, children's literature, & STEM
topics, that met the needs of each student.

Curriculum Assistant &

Subject Matter Expert
ESF Inc.
June 2009-May 2013
& Summer 2016

Wrote detailed and engaging lesson plans for K-8 in the areas of visual arts,
research, presentation, & design thinking
Teach courses in web design, 3D modeling & architecture, computer coding, and
visual arts with children ages (PreK-5)

P A

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

E D U C A T I O N
2012-2013

Elementary (K-6)
Library/Media Specialist (K-12)
English/Language Arts (7-9)
History/Social Studies (7-12)

S E L E C T E D

R E S E A R C H

Technology Integration
Creating Cultures of Visible Thinking
Makerspaces & Participatory Learning
Building Global Classroom Connections
Mentoring Student Passion & Inquiry
Digital Literacy
Reimagining School Library Programs

2009-2012

University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree in Education Policy & Program Evaluation
Coursework included: program evaluation, research
methods, assessment, digital and multicultural literacy
Thesis: Education Policy & K-12 Technology Access, Equity,
and Integration
Rosemont College
Bachelor's degree in Education, History, Psychology

P R O F E S S I O N A L

A F F I L I A T I O N S

PA Association for Educational

Communications & Tech (PAECT)
Member
2013 - Present

PA School Librarians
Association (PSLA)
Member
2015-present

PA Association for Supervision &

Curriculum (PASCD)
Executive Board Member
2015-Present

International Society for

Technology in Education (ISTE)
Member
2014 - Present