ALISHA GILGES
Sandy
Summary
Adaptable eductor with 9+ years of experience and proven knowledge of curriculum development, conflict resolution, and adaptive teaching methods. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Health Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive health education curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated engaging lessons for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches to health education across grade levels.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress in health-related topics.
- Participated in district-wide committees to enhance health policies and promote school wellness initiatives.
Child Development Center Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children.
- Collect and analyze survey data, to forecast enrollment.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Lead Teacher/Closing Manager
Kindercare
Portland, OR
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Initiate daily dialogue with families of children within the program.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Implement scholastic age appropriate curriculum, enhancing lessons through hands on experiences.
- Supervise classroom support staff members.
- Administer and maintain current assessments.
- Manage closing procedures and closing staff members.
Unofficial Student Teaching at Gresham High School Child Development Center
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepare and deliver lectures to secondary students on topics such as birth to 5 learning and development, fetus development and correlating pregnancy shifts.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and implementation issues.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments, reinforce learning concepts.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Grade homework and tests, and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Student Teaching Health
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade student's classwork, assignments and papers.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records.
- Create and align curriculum to state standards.
- Work collaboratively with teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, and student interactions.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Secondary Instruction
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR05.2021
Associates Online - Child Development
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN10.2017
Bachelor of Education - Family Human Services
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR03.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adolescent development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lesson plan implementation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Secondary Health Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
08.2022 - Current
Child Development Center Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Unofficial Student Teaching at Gresham High School Child Development Center
Gresham Barlow School District
05.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teaching Health
Gresham Barlow School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher/Closing Manager
Kindercare
08.2016 - 09.2021
Associates Online - Child Development
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Education - Family Human Services
University of Oregon
Master of Arts - Teaching Secondary Instruction
Warner Pacific University