Claire O'Brien Resume
EDUCATION
Carleton College, Northfield, MN September 2013 � 2017
� B.A. in English received June 2017, GPA: 3.6
� Senior Comprehensive Exercise: Colloquium Comps oriented around discussing and analyzing literary dialogues between foundational texts (King Lear, The Odyssey, Robinson Crusoe) and inspired works.
� English Literature and Theater in London, England Spring 2016: program with a focus on literature and theater; saw 2-3 professional productions every week and wrote theatrical reviews.
� Relevant Coursework: �Writing for Television,� Fall 2016, �Advanced Fiction Workshop,� Spring 2017.
� On average wrote 5 papers and/or creative pieces per trimester.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Apprentice, High Mountain Institute, Leadville, CO Winter � Spring 2018
� Taught 11th grade English class with an English faculty member.
� Graded and edited assignments for three class sections of 10-13 students each.
� Led three 10-14 day expeditions consisting of backpacking and backcountry skiing that emphasized leadership development skills.
� Acted as an accessible support figure to students and implemented residential life program by co-heading a cabin of 10 young women and living on-campus.
Trail Guide, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, Ely, MN Summers 2014 � 2018
� Led canoe trips of up to 29 nights in length for young women aged 11-17. Areas travelled include: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, and Ontario and Manitoba, Canada.
� Facilitated group dynamics and empowered youth to gain confidence and self-respect.
� Responsible for risk management, teamwork, and teaching technical skills such as map & compass, camp stove cooking and canoeing technique.
Climbing Assistant, Carleton College, MN Fall 2014 � Spring 2017
� Supervised students who came to climb and instructed them on climbing safety, skills and technique.
� Set climbing routes of varying difficulty levels for both the bouldering area and climbing wall.
Lens Magazine Editor, Carleton College, MN Fall 2016 � Spring 2017
� Recruited students to contribute to the bi-annual issues of the student literary and artistic magazine.
� Worked one-on-one with contributors to answer questions and offer feedback on creative writing pieces.
Department Activities Committee, Carleton College, MN Fall 2016 � Spring 2017
� Organized and brainstormed ideas for English department gatherings and events.
� Helped host speakers, job candidates, external reviewers, and other visitors.
SKILLS
� Certifications: Wilderness First Responder and CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguard, Youth Mental Health First Aid USA.
� Strong written and verbal communication skills.
� Proficient in Google and Microsoft extensions and Final Draft
� Highly organized and detail-oriented; e.g. designed English course unit while planning final apprentice portfolio presentation that argued for the benefits of a studio art program at the High Mountain Institute.
� Able to work well independently and collaborate within a group.
� Studio art experience in oil painting, watercolor, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and glass blowing.
OTHER
� Journeyed for 40 days through the Canadian tundra via canoe in the summer of 2013 with six other women.
� Performed roles in more than a dozen theatrical productions and directed two one-act plays.
EDUCATION
Carleton College, Northfield, MN September 2013 � 2017
� B.A. in English received June 2017, GPA: 3.6
� Senior Comprehensive Exercise: Colloquium Comps oriented around discussing and analyzing literary dialogues between foundational texts (King Lear, The Odyssey, Robinson Crusoe) and inspired works.
� English Literature and Theater in London, England Spring 2016: program with a focus on literature and theater; saw 2-3 professional productions every week and wrote theatrical reviews.
� Relevant Coursework: �Writing for Television,� Fall 2016, �Advanced Fiction Workshop,� Spring 2017.
� On average wrote 5 papers and/or creative pieces per trimester.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Apprentice, High Mountain Institute, Leadville, CO Winter � Spring 2018
� Taught 11th grade English class with an English faculty member.
� Graded and edited assignments for three class sections of 10-13 students each.
� Led three 10-14 day expeditions consisting of backpacking and backcountry skiing that emphasized leadership development skills.
� Acted as an accessible support figure to students and implemented residential life program by co-heading a cabin of 10 young women and living on-campus.
Trail Guide, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, Ely, MN Summers 2014 � 2018
� Led canoe trips of up to 29 nights in length for young women aged 11-17. Areas travelled include: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, and Ontario and Manitoba, Canada.
� Facilitated group dynamics and empowered youth to gain confidence and self-respect.
� Responsible for risk management, teamwork, and teaching technical skills such as map & compass, camp stove cooking and canoeing technique.
Climbing Assistant, Carleton College, MN Fall 2014 � Spring 2017
� Supervised students who came to climb and instructed them on climbing safety, skills and technique.
� Set climbing routes of varying difficulty levels for both the bouldering area and climbing wall.
Lens Magazine Editor, Carleton College, MN Fall 2016 � Spring 2017
� Recruited students to contribute to the bi-annual issues of the student literary and artistic magazine.
� Worked one-on-one with contributors to answer questions and offer feedback on creative writing pieces.
Department Activities Committee, Carleton College, MN Fall 2016 � Spring 2017
� Organized and brainstormed ideas for English department gatherings and events.
� Helped host speakers, job candidates, external reviewers, and other visitors.
SKILLS
� Certifications: Wilderness First Responder and CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguard, Youth Mental Health First Aid USA.
� Strong written and verbal communication skills.
� Proficient in Google and Microsoft extensions and Final Draft
� Highly organized and detail-oriented; e.g. designed English course unit while planning final apprentice portfolio presentation that argued for the benefits of a studio art program at the High Mountain Institute.
� Able to work well independently and collaborate within a group.
� Studio art experience in oil painting, watercolor, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and glass blowing.
OTHER
� Journeyed for 40 days through the Canadian tundra via canoe in the summer of 2013 with six other women.
� Performed roles in more than a dozen theatrical productions and directed two one-act plays.