JACOB

KELLEHER
Boston, MA | 630.501.5112 | Jacob.Kelleher@gmail.com

Passionate about inspiring students to reach their true potential as lifelong learners by creating intentional,
engaging, and thought-provoking learning environments.

Education
Boston College Lynch School of Education | B.A. Secondary Education & B.A. Mathematics
Chestnut Hill, MA | Projected May 2021
• Minor in Educational Theatre with Provisional Certification in Drama Education
• TELL Certification
• Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program
o One of 15 students chosen from each class to receive a full tuition scholarship; chosen based on
academic merit, commitment to service, personal character, and potential to be future world
leaders in social justice.

Teaching
Boston College High School | Student Teacher
Boston, MA | Sep 2019 – Dec 2019
• Worked alongside the teacher to prep high school math classwork. Worked with Pre-Calculus H, Calculus H,
and AP Calculus BC and taught three lessons independently with guidance from supervising teacher.

Corazon de Jesus Primary School | Intern/Teacher’s Aide
Arequipa, Peru | May 2019 – Jul 2019
• Worked as a teacher’s aide in a primary school that serves underprivileged children. Taught (in Spanish)
elementary concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, safety, and manners.

Brighton High School | Student Teacher
Brighton, MA | Sep 2018 – Dec 2018
• Worked with the teacher to prep high school math classwork. Worked with Geometry and Algebra classes
and taught three lessons independently with guidance from supervising teacher.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Intern/Tutor
Boston, MA | May 2018 – Jul 2018
• Worked as a tutor with homeless youth, prepping them for the GRE test.

Glenbard West High School | Pre-Student Teacher
Glen Ellyn, IL | Aug 2016 – Jun 2017
• Worked alongside the teacher to prepare daily lessons and design assessment and course curriculum.
Worked with one Spanish 3H class for the entire school year. Taught independent lessons on occasion.


Additional
BC Lynch School of Education & Human Development | Undergraduate Research Fellow (Paid)
Chestnut Hill, MA | Aug 2017 – Present
• URF for Dr. Marilyn Cochran-Smith; Researching the effectiveness of new graduate schools of education as
they prepare teachers for classrooms.

Haley House | Administrative Intern
Boston, MA | May 2018 – Jul 2018
• Assisted with event planning and publicity; organized confidential offices files
• Helped prep and serve meals in a soup kitchen that supports Boston’s homeless population

Theater
BC Theatre Department
Chestnut Hill, MA
• The Shape of Things, Sound Designer | Jan – Feb 2020
• Noises Off, Stage Manager | Oct – Nov 2019
• Hamlet, Stage Manager | Jan – Feb 2019
• Chicago, Assistant Stage Manager | Sep – Oct 2017

BC Dramatics Society
Chestnut Hill, MA
• The Understudy, Director | [Feb – Apr 2020]
• Pippin, Production Manager | [May – Nov 2019]

BC Robsham Theater Arts Center | Technician (Paid)
Chestnut Hill, MA | Aug 2019 – Present
• Helping to manage events (ex: lectures, dance performances, university functions, etc) by running lights
and/or sound, stage managing, operating cameras and/or projectors, and doing production management.

Bright Lights Theatre | Resident Stage Manager (Paid)
Glen Ellyn, IL | May 2016 – Present
• Worked with children ages 8-18 to educate them on theatrical process and create full-length productions
• Stage Managed: Shrek: The Musical (2019), Annie Jr. (2018), Lion King Jr. (2017), Seussical Jr. (2016)

Leadership
BC Theatre Department Council of Majors & Minors | Outreach Coordinator
Chestnut Hill, MA | Apr 2018 – Present
• Welcoming incoming freshmen, and pairing each new student with an upperclassman mentor.

BC Dramatics Society | Vice President / Production Manager
Chestnut Hill, MA | Jan 2018 – Present
• Supervising event/production logistics which includes ordering scripts, booking rehearsal spaces, running
production team meetings, and managing the deadlines for each theatrical production.
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Skills
• Google Certified Educator: Level 1
• Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish & English
• Reads music
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic electrics/sound/shop skills
• Step and Extension Ladder Certified

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