Allison Gibbons
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with a focus on fostering a love of learning through innovative strategies. As a grade team leader and head ICT teacher at P.S. 84, emphasizes the importance of collaboration among educators and families to enhance student development. Proven strengths in communication and planning, alongside a commitment to maintaining best practices within educational environments. Career aspirations include further enhancing teaching methodologies to best support and inspire lifelong learning in students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher - Second Grade ICT Classroom
P.S.84
09.2023 - Current
Second Grade Staff Team Leader
P.S. 84
09.2024 - Current
First Grade Head Teacher
Catapult Summer Learning
06.2022 - 08.2023
Phonics Training
Stephen Gaynor School
08.2020 - 09.2022
Strengthened ability to teach phonics by engaging in weekly training with Orton-Gillingham fellow.
Student Teacher
New York University
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Working with multiple ages and disability types in different classroom settings (K-5)
Counseling Intern
Social Skills Training Project
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked alongside Dr
- Andrea Footerman learning counseling and intervention strategies directed toward individuals of several age groups with varying learning disabilities
Education
Master's of Arts - Childhood Special Education
New York University
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a concentration in childhood development, Anthropology & Sociology, Writing
Lafayette College
05-2021
Independent High School -
Staten Island Academy
05-2017
Skills
- Writing
- Phonics instruction
- Activity planning
- Educational support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Blended learning strategies
- Progress monitoring
- Transition planning
Certification
- New York State Initial Childhood & Special Education Certification
Leadership and Volunteer Roles
- Sea to Skye - Worked on the executive board, helping coordinate events that raised over $800,000 for metastatic cancer research
- Lafayette College Admissions Ambassador - leading campus tours, organizing interviews, and fielding calls from prospective families
- Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) - Chapter President, coordinated fundraising events for the Lafayette College chapter of this non-profit organization
- Non-Profit Media & Marketing Intern - responsibilities included social media training under Mike Baumwoll, digital marketer at Twitter
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society NYU Chapter - 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Second Grade Staff Team Leader
P.S. 84
09.2024 - Current
Head Teacher - Second Grade ICT Classroom
P.S.84
09.2023 - Current
First Grade Head Teacher
Catapult Summer Learning
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Teacher
New York University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Phonics Training
Stephen Gaynor School
08.2020 - 09.2022
Counseling Intern
Social Skills Training Project
05.2019 - 08.2019
- New York State Initial Childhood & Special Education Certification
Master's of Arts - Childhood Special Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a concentration in childhood development, Anthropology & Sociology, Writing
Lafayette College
Independent High School -
Staten Island Academy
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