Emilee O'Brien, M.A. Ed Email & Phone Number

United States

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

Introduction to Health Policy and Systems of Care

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

I taught 3 sections of AP Psychology and 2 sections of IB Psychology with 64 students and also supervised 10 advisees. I cultivated safe and energizing classroom environment, supported students' college and career exploration, and safely managed health risks in the height of the pandemic.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Research fellow with a focus on school funding inequities and current education issues relating to comprehensive sex education and social identity development in K-12 settings.

Program development and implementation of social justice education curriculum reaching 20% of the student body, designed and launched an Alternative Spring Break program, project coordination for community engaged-learning initiatives designed for students and faculty, stewardship of community partners, and Title IX Committee Co-Chair. Programs include...-Workshop Series on Implicit Bias; Identity and Privilege; Microaggressions and Triggers; Community Engagement Role… Show more Program development and implementation of social justice education curriculum reaching 20% of the student body, designed and launched an Alternative Spring Break program, project coordination for community engaged-learning initiatives designed for students and faculty, stewardship of community partners, and Title IX Committee Co-Chair. Programs include...-Workshop Series on Implicit Bias; Identity and Privilege; Microaggressions and Triggers; Community Engagement Role Defining-Alternative Spring Breaks (Barriers to Health, Theology and Justice, Refugee Resettlement, Slavery and Public Memory, and Interfaith Engagement in the Upstate)-Student-led Title IX committee and support active sexual violence prevention work Show less

Furman University, Greenville, Sc

Research intern for a Non-Profit Evaluation Capacity Building initiative in Greenville County, SC. Developed skills in report writing, evaluation capacity building for non profits, and qualitative data representation. The Riley Institute of South Carolina aims to promote discussion and understanding of important education issues; to expand research-based, effective education practices; to build leadership capacity among public education supporters and future leaders; and to bring… Show more Research intern for a Non-Profit Evaluation Capacity Building initiative in Greenville County, SC. Developed skills in report writing, evaluation capacity building for non profits, and qualitative data representation. The Riley Institute of South Carolina aims to promote discussion and understanding of important education issues; to expand research-based, effective education practices; to build leadership capacity among public education supporters and future leaders; and to bring together stakeholders in education, business, politics, and the public to create meaningful and sustainable change in the community. Show less

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Beat of the Street is a three-tiered community development initiative that includes a newspaper written by members of the homeless community, an urban community garden project, and an adult education program called the Center for Creative Learning.

For two consecutive summers, I interned for the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, CT. In 2014, I was an intern for the campaign called GirlCott which was a women's empowerment initiative. I managed the social media accounts, researched potential partners and similar campaigns, and served as Liaison to The Ethel Walker School, who partnered with a school wide campaign. In 2015, I was a part time intern for the Beat of the Street Newspaper and Center for Creative Learning… Show more For two consecutive summers, I interned for the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, CT. In 2014, I was an intern for the campaign called GirlCott which was a women's empowerment initiative. I managed the social media accounts, researched potential partners and similar campaigns, and served as Liaison to The Ethel Walker School, who partnered with a school wide campaign. In 2015, I was a part time intern for the Beat of the Street Newspaper and Center for Creative Learning. I attended editorial meetings for the newspaper, organized distribution of each issue, and helped facilitate classes for the Center for Creative Learning, Show less

Resident Assistant on a Sophomore Greek Hall responsible for 41 women. Resident Assistants were accountable for creating a safe living environment, resolving conflicts, promoting academic excellence and campus involvement, and hosting numerous hall programs to promote community. Collaboration among other members of Housing Staff was crucial to success.

Master'S Of Arts, Educational Transformation

M.A. in Educational Transformation with a concentration in Advocacy and Policy.

Bachelor’S Of Arts, Political Science, Poverty Studies