412 Hale Street

Prides Crossing, MA 01965

EDUCATION
2010-2015
2006-2010
Summer
2009

BrigidK.Houlihan

(781) 249-9770
bkhoulihan@gmail.com

Simmons College Boston, MA

Masters of Science in Education: Special Education for Moderate Disabilities 5-12, GPA: 4.0
Roger Williams University Bristol, RI
Bachelor of Science: Mathematics and Secondary Education, GPA: 3.8, Summa Cum Laude
Honors Program, Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, School of Education Faculty Award
University of Catania Siracusa, Italy
Study Abroad: Issues in Comparative and International Education

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Spring 2010
Massachusetts Teaching License Mathematics Grades 5-12
Spring 2010
Rhode Island Teaching License Mathematics Grades 8-12
TEACHING & RELATED EXPERIENCE
2010-Present
The Landmark School Mathematics & Language Arts Tutorial Teacher
Mathematics Teacher
(Geometry & Algebra II)
Provide multi-modal micro-united instruction to students with Language Based Learning Disabilities and Attention
Deficit Disorder that met the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks.
Facilitate learning by meeting students at their current academic level, individualizing by providing modifications and
accommodations as necessary.
Work one-on-one with students to further their understanding of math content and their development of math skills.
Consistently integrate study skills into the curriculum in order to provide all students with a strong working
knowledge of study strategies that can be applied to other academic contents.
Contribute to the IEP by writing and analyzing CPLs, implementing instruction to allow students to make progress
towards their IEP goals, and participating in team meetings.
Language Arts Tutorial Teacher
(One-on-one Tutor)
Administer diagnostic assessments and develop individualized remedial instruction in the areas of reading fluency,
reading comprehension, writing, spelling, vocabulary, study skills, oral expression, executive function skills, and
pragmatic skills.
Contribute to the IEP by writing and analyzing CPLs, implementing instruction to allow students to make progress
towards their IEP goals, and participating in team meetings.
Saturday School Teacher
Planned, coordinated and supervised project based activities related to academic, experiential and service learning
for groups of 7-50 students.
2006-Present
Independent Tutoring Grades 6-12
Tutored middle and high school students in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Study Skills, SAT preparation, and
college essay completion.
2009-2010
B.M.C. Durfee High School Student Teaching
Acquired knowledge through observation and hands-on experience teaching high school mathematics in a diverse
urban school.
Instructed four mathematics classes including Honors Geometry, College Prep Geometry, and College Algebra
Fundamentals (an MCAS remediation class).
2009-2010
Roger Williams University Math Center Mathematics Tutor/Teacher Assistant
Worked as a teaching assistant, tutor, and notetaker in a Pre-Calculus class.
Tutored university students in various mathematics courses.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, & AWARDS
Fall 2014
Lindamood-Bell On Cloud Nine Math Training Billerica, MA
Spring 2014
Brendan Grant for iBook Development Beverly, MA
Summer 2013
College Readiness: Preparing LBLD Student to Meet the Demands of Writing in College Beverly, MA
Summer 2013
Leadership Development Beverly, MA
2010
School of Education Faculty Award Recipient Roger Williams University
2008-2009
Future Teachers of America President Roger Williams University
Fall 2009
NCTM Regional Conference & Exposition Boston, MA
Spring 2009
Teaching Workshop: Building a Positive Learning Community Bristol, RI
Fall 2008
Teacher as a Researcher Conference Bristol, RI

RESIDENTIAL & RELATED EXPERIENCE

2010-2011
The Landmark School Residential Staff, Lopardo 2
Responsible for weekly dormitory supervision of 30 male students, including guiding students through room clean-up
and general organization, proctoring study hall, assisting with homework, and planning and chaperoning dorm trips.
Responsible for enforcing policies related to health and safety, conflict resolution/bullying, appropriate transitioning,
and application of residential student privilege levels.
2011-2012
The Landmark School Residential Live-in Staff, Woodside Hall
Completed weekly overnight shifts and monthly weekend overnight shifts in a female dormitory with 17 residents in
addition to previously outlined residential duties.
2012-2013
The Landmark School Assistant House Parent, Williston House
Completed weekly overnight shifts and monthly weekend overnight shifts in a female dormitory with 35 residents in
addition to previously outlined residential duties.
Assisted the head Houseparent by running bi-weekly meetings with new residents, meeting with girls to process
social interactions, and provided staff with feedback.
2013-Present
The Landmark School Houseparent/Residential Advisor, Williston House
Interact daily with the 35 female residents, age 13-19, that live in the house.
Work with residents to build self advocacy skills, develop organizational skills, and increase an awareness of the
complexity of our social environment.
Foster independence, social intelligence, and optimism amongst the girls.
Collaborate with my co-houseparent to create educational programming and manage everyday responsibilities in
order create a positive experience for the female residents and their parents/guardians.
Run weekly house meeting for all residents.
Run weekly house meeting for all house staff.
COACHING & RELATED EXPERIENCE
2012-Present
The Landmark School Varsity Swim Team Head Coach
Coached 35 male and female athletes with various level of swimming experience.
Focused on leadership and team development in addition to stroke technique and endurance.
2010-2013
Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA Swim Team Coach
2010-2013
Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA Adaptive Swim Lesson Instructor
2006-2010
Roger Williams University Varsity Swimming & Diving
2006-2010
Roger Williams University Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
2002-2009
Nahant Summer Swim School Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
2006-2014
Special Olympics Volunteer Massachusetts & Rhode Island