Jessica Brosnan

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WORK EXPERIENCE
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, Manchester, NJ
Basic Skill Instruction Teacher - Grades K-3, Sep 2013 – Present
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and
interests.
Modify curriculum for students requiring extra help.
Instruct students individually and in small groups using multi-sensory teaching methods
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students'
behavioral or academic problems.
Specialize in remediating reading difficulties
Perform dyslexia screening on identified students and report results to school administration.
Analyze KLST data and determined placement for incoming kindergarten students.
Assisted former principal with creating schedules for all teachers and support staff.

Energy Education Specialist, Jul 2009 – Present

Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process
systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Analyze energy bills including utility rates or tariffs to gather historical energy usage data.
Identify and prioritize energy saving measures.
Calculate potential for energy savings.
Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters,
sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp-probes, watt meters, volt
meters, thermometers, or utility meters.
Recommend energy efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
Provide regular communication to leadership and custodial staff

General Education Classroom Teacher, Sep 2002 – Jun 2013

Created lesson plans and adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students'
varying needs and interests.
Regularly incorporated cooking, singing and reader's theater into the school day to enhance
instruction and engage students.
Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement
presentations.
Functioned as lead teacher on grade level, supervising three first year teachers and serving as
mentor to one.
Organized and coordinated school's free book distribution program
Utilized Writer's Workshop, Daily 5, and Guided Reading during daily instruction
Ten years of experience in first grade, one year of experience in third.

EDUCATION
The Hun School of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
High School Diploma, June 1997

Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Arts/Philosophy, December 2000
GPA: 3.53

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 Completed honors program - Guided Studies: European Civilizations
Completed honors thesis in Philosophy
Served as Teacher Assistant to Dr. Milla Riggio

University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Master of Education/Elementary Education, May 2002
GPA: 3.9

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Excellent communication skills
Highly self-motivated
Strong interpersonal skills

PRESENTATIONS
Researched, crafted, and taught professional development opportunity open to all district teaching and
support staff on the topic of dyslexia (spring 2014)
Presented information on the success of our district's energy conservation program at a Board of Education
meeting (fall 2010).

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Organize and distribute student and family information for Manchester Township School District "Kevin's
Kids" program, a toy and clothing drive providing Christmas gifts to approximately 400 children each
holiday season.
Coordinate and lead a book club for outstanding 5th grade students.
Participate in many school-wide community outreach programs (Barnes and Noble Night, Muffins for
Mom, Donuts with Dad).
Taught adult second language learners reading and writing skills through a program at the local public
library.

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