Allison OBrien

3942 Willowind, Pasadena, TX. 77504

(W) 713-740-0350 ext. 03349; (C) 713-336-3317; jalbobrien@gmail.com
http://allisonobrien.weebly.com/
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can combine my school leadership experience with my passion for mentoring and coaching new
and aspiring teachers as well as students.

EDUCATION
Lamar University
Masters of Education, School Administration
Certification Principal (EC-12)
PDAS Certification
ILD Certification
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics
Certification Mathematics (8-12)
Certification ESL Supplemental (8-12)
Pasadena ISD Aspiring Administrator Academy
San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX
Associates of Arts Degree

February 2010
Completed
Completed
Completed
December 2006
Completed
Completed
Completed
December 2004

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Mathematics Department Head South Houston HS - Pasadena ISD, Pasadena, TX
Fall 2012-Current
Facilitate all math department meetings
Mentor new and veteran Math teachers
Manage and maintain budget and inventory for the Math department
Participate in managing and maintaining teacher schedules for following year
Teacher South Houston HS - Pasadena ISD, Pasadena, TX
Spring 2007-Current
Develop and create engaging, student-centered lessons utilizing effective questioning strategies
and hands on activities
Evaluated curriculum to make sure it was aligned with correct student expectations
for the TEKS
Integrate a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to help struggling STAAR testers to
meet the required standards
Differentiated instructions through the use of inductive five E lessons plans
Currently Lead Pre-Calculus Teacher and Curriculum Writing Committee member
Past Lead Algebra 1 & 2 Teacher and Algebra 1 Curriculum Writing Committee member
Evaluated the instructional needs of our students by analyzing test data; posted
Curriculum on Dropbox for all Pre-Calculus teachers. Run meetings concerning
Pre-Calculus curriculum and schedule.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mentor Teacher - South Houston HS - Pasadena ISD, Pasadena, TX
Fall 2009-Current
Instruct student teachers how to make lesson plans, tests, and other types of
required assessments
Worked with them on classroom management, discipline and other necessary
knowledge for teaching
Observe and construct feedback for student teachers that they can use for future improvement
Presenter PISD Technology Innovation Academy
Presented on use of schoology in the classroom.
Volunteer Coach South Houston Bowling Team, So. Houston HS
Instructed students in proper bowling techniques and encourage team success

August 2015

Fall 2008- Current

Lead our 2012-2013 Boys Varsity to Regionals and State

Committee Member
Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Committee Chair (Present) Develop and implement strategies to help motivate
students to attend school regularly and implement interventions to increase school wide attendance.
Developed a strategic plan to put in place for absent students.
Literacy Committee (2013-Present) Work with teachers from all subject areas to incorporate reading time
into the classroom.
Alumni and Wall of Honor Committee (2010-Present) Help create and maintain the Wall of Honor yearly
Inductees.
Site-Based Committee (2007-2009) Worked closely with Principal and others to create an effective Campus
Improvement Plan
Trojan Tailgater Creator and Sponsor (South Houston, 2007-2009) Created a program to help students
without financial or transportation the means to be able to participate in sporting events.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Fall 2008 & 2009

Teacher of the Month

RELEVANT SKILLS
Technology - Microsoft Office, Acces, Google Docs, PISD Gradespeed, Chancery, Mizuni, Eduphoria, Edmodo, Think
Through Math, OneNote, Schoology, Edgenuity, LANschool

REFERENCES
Dr. Steve Fullen , Principal
South Houston High School
3820 S.Shaver
South Houston, Tx. 77587
(713) 740 0350 ext. 03101; sfullen@pasadenaisd.org
Larri Hicks, Assistant Principal
South Houston High School
3820 S.Shaver
South Houston, Tx. 77587
(713) 740 0350 ext. 03106; lhicks@pasadenaisd.org
Bradley Luster, Assistant Principal
South Houston High School
3820 S.Shaver
South Houston, Tx. 77587
(713) 740 0350 ext. 03104; bluster@pasadenaisd.org
Shelly Mitchell, Curriculum Specialist
South Houston High School
3820 S.Shaver
South Houston, Tx. 77587
(713) 740 0350 ext. 03248; smitchell@pasadenaisd.org
Traci Goodwin, Coordinator of Professional Development/Aspiring Administrator Academy Leader
1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. S
Pasadena, Tx 77503
(713) 740-5297; tgoodwin@pasadenaisd.org
Stefanie McKinney, Assistant Principal/Aspiring Administrator Mentor
Dobie High School
10220 Blackhawk Blvd.
Houston, Tx. 77089
(713) 740 4158 ext. 04362; smckinney@pasadenaisd.org