Julienne OHara-Fisher

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____________711 W Belmont Ave. Apt #305 Chicago, IL 60657 (313) 460-3540 oharafis@msu.edu__________
Objective:

To obtain a full time position as a Special Education teacher in an elementary setting for fall 2015.

Certifications:

Elementary Education: K-5 (All Subjects)

Special Education: Learning Disabilities K-8
Urban Educators Cohort Program Graduate
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR

Education:

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts
Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities
Teaching Major: Language Arts

Teaching
Experience:

East Lansing, Michigan

May, 2014

Walsh Science and Math Academy

Chicago, Illinois
January 2015-April 2015 (Special Education Placement)
Grade Level: K-Third
Modified and created mid-assessments to accurately measure student achievement
Consulted with the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and Social Worker to
meet the unique needs of every student
Planned Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), attended IEP meetings, and set appropriate yearly
academic learning goals for individual students
Planned and instructed small group interventions for students with cognitive learning disabilities
Strategically designed unit plans in mathematics, literacy, and science based on assessment data
August 2014- December 2014 (General Education Placement)
Grade Level: Second
Created lessons across all subject areas in a bilingual self-contained classroom
Adopted classroom management systems and behavior management techniques
Collaborated with grade level team teachers weekly with administration
Adapted curriculum to reach students at all ability levels with bilingual accommodations
Lyons Elementary School
September 2013 - May 2014
Planned and taught a third grade lesson in social studies and science
Observed the students and the cooperating teacher
Helped with daily activities and general classroom management
Planned and taught a first grade lesson in math and literacy
Pleasant View Magnet School
January 2009 May 2010
Worked with students in literacy centers
Planned and taught a literacy lesson for an individual student
Observed classroom activities and management techniques
Observed the teaching of literacy and social studies lessons

Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: Third/First

Lansing, Michigan
Grade Level: Kindergarten

Lewton Elementary School

Lansing, Michigan
August 2012 - December 2012
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Observed literacy lessons and classroom management strategies
Worked with students in small groups at literacy and math centers
Worked with an individual student throughout the semester on literacy skills
Designed personalized lessons and activities for that individual struggling student

Julienne OHara-Fisher
Okemos Public Montessori
Okemos, Michigan
September 2012 December 2012
Grade Level: Young Fives Autistic Inclusion Classroom
Observed classroom activities and management techniques
Worked with students on an individual basis
Pinecrest Elementary School
East Lansing, Michigan
September 2008 December 2008
Grade Level: Pre-K Emotionally Impaired Inclusion Classroom
Observed classroom activities and management techniques
Worked with students on an individual basis
Escorted students to specials and gave support to students when needed
Related
Teaching
Experience:

Mission Intern: Tutoring- I Am Lovable and Capable (IALAC Summer Program)

Peoples United Methodist Church- Detroit, MI
Ages: 4-13 yrs.
May 2014-August 2014
Planned weekly lessons for five different age groups in the areas of science, math, and literacy
Promoted social consciousness through student involvement in social justice issues in Detroit
Teaching Assistant Toddler Classroom
Peoples Church Preschool East Lansing, MI
May 2013- May 2014
Assisted classroom teachers with daily classroom activities
Taught language, social skills, and hygiene through daily classroom routines
Teaching Assistant- MSU Urban Immersion Fellowship Program
Earhart Elementary School- Detroit, MI
Grade Level: Third
June 2012-July 2012
Attended professional development seminars
Developed lesson plans
Team-taught Third Grade summer school in English Language Arts
Worked with peers to create an expose of the community of Southwest Detroit
Read to Succeed Volunteer Capital Area Literacy Coalition
Pinecrest Elementary School- East Lansing, MI
Grade Level: Fourth
September 2011-December 2011
Worked with an individual student with ADHD on literacy skills twice a week before school
Administered literacy tests and activities

Other Work
Experience:

Working in the Schools (WITS)

Walsh Science and Math Academy- Chicago, IL
Grade Level: Fourth/Fifth
December 2014- Present
Mentored and transported fourth and fifth grade students to one on one tutoring weekly
Resident Assistant- Michigan State University
Wilson Hall- East Lansing, MI
August 2011- May 2013
Attended training sessions focused on mediation and diversity appreciation for six months
Attended weekly meetings with the Assistant Hall directors and turned in weekly logs
Trained in conflict resolution, restorative justice
Put on all hall programs such as Life Size Chutes and Ladders for over 1000 residents.

Professional
Development
Technology:
Honors and
Achievement:

Proficient in:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel
Google Docs

Gradebook
Impact

Undergraduate Grade Point Average: 3.65- Michigan State University

Deans List Michigan State University- December 2010, May 2011, December 2011, May 2012,
December 2012, May 2013, December 2013, May 2014.