Alecia Gallegos
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal, leadership skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Early Education and Lower School
Veritas Christian Academy
Bellaire, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate staff and recommend personnel actions for educational programs and services for student success.
- Design and implement the master division schedule and assign teachers and students to
classes and other obligations. - Oversee, direct, and is responsible for all curricular, non-curricular, religious development
and activities involving students and faculty. - Principal decision maker and the chief articulator of the early education and lower school, programs, expectations, and behavioral guidelines.
- Monitor student progress and assist students and teachers with resolving problems, whether with academics or social/emotional.
- Principal decision maker in planning and implementing all areas of financial responsibility
related to the division. - Prepare and maintain the division
operating and capital budgets and approve requisitions submitted by early education and
lower school teachers. - Provide an orderly, controlled environment to reflect high morale.
- Demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team by being service-oriented, flexible, and
reliable when helping co-workers. - Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promote high parent satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service in order to obtain a partnership.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Veritas Collaborative
Bellaire , TX
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
Bellaire, TX
08.2016 - 07.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
Bellaire , TX
08.2009 - 07.2011
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
Bellaire, TX
08.2006 - 07.2009
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bellaire Christian Academy
Bellaire, TX
08.1999 - 07.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Houston12.2008
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Good Work Ethic
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Veritas Collaborative
08.2017 - 07.2018
Director Of Early Education and Lower School
Veritas Christian Academy
06.2017 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
08.2009 - 07.2011
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Veritas Christian Academy
08.2006 - 07.2009
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bellaire Christian Academy
08.1999 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
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