Alyssa Gulo
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Education professional with strong foundation in school administration and leadership. Known for fostering positive learning environment and supporting both staff and students. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Norridge School District #80
Giles Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective curriculum strategies aligned with state standards.
- Led professional development workshops to improve instructional practices among faculty members.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive targeted interventions.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting inclusive practices and addressing student needs effectively.
- Coordinated communication between administration, parents, and the community to support educational initiatives.
- Evaluated staff performance through observations and feedback, ensuring adherence to educational goals and standards.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Reduced instances of student tardiness and absenteeism through introduction of rewards-based attendance system.
- Improved student test scores with adoption of new curriculum focused on critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Led crisis management initiatives to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational regulations and standards.
- Hired highly qualified teachers and staff members who shared the school''s mission and values.
- Coordinated special education programs to address the unique needs of individual learners effectively while ensuring compliance with legal mandates.
- Created and managed master and individual student schedules to optimize instructional time, class size, and resource allocation.
- Coordinated and implemented state testing logistics, including student rosters, accommodations, and secure testing environments.
5th Grade Teacher
River Grove Elementary School
River Grove, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Summer School Principal
River Grove Elementary School
River Grove, Illinois
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Analyzed student assessment data (K-8) to invite students to program
- Created K-8 student, teacher, and support staff schedules
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
4th Grade Teacher
River Grove Elementary School
River Grove, IL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Analyzed classroom and grade-level data to meet needs of each individual and ensure growth.
Student Teaching
Onahan Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2019
- 16 weeks in a fourth and fifth grade reading departmentalized classroom- 140 students
- Instructs students using Common Core standards in varied, creative, and student-centered ways
- Implemented technology in daily instruction, including smart boards and chrome-books
- Utilized classroom management techniques for 144 students and enhanced knowledge and understanding of methods and strategies of teaching
- Experienced proctoring PARCC and NWEA assessments
- Used MAP data to group students
- Establishes rapport with students, parents, and co-workers
Student Clinical
Stowe Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
09.2018 - 12.2018
- 100 of clock hours completed in a second-grade classroom
- Instructs students using Common Core standards in varied, creative, and student-centered ways
- Implemented technology in daily instruction, including smart boards and chrome books 1
- Planned, facilitated, and documented through Progress Monitoring for small group instruction based on students' goals
- Co-taught with classroom teacher to provide opportunities at all levels
- Implemented a PBIS management system with students in need in order to promote responsibility and problem-solving skills
- Experienced proctoring PARCC and NWEA assessments
- Used MAP data to group students
- Establishes rapport with students, parents, and co-workers
- Identified at risk students and supported them through Response to Intervention (RTI) by implementing, documenting, and providing progress monitoring interventions
- Clinical
Student Clinical
Hearst Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
01.2018 - 05.2018
- 100 of clock hours completed in a first-grade classroom
- Instructs students using Common Core standards in varied, creative, and student-centered ways
- Implemented technology in daily instruction, including smart boards and chrome books
- Planned, facilitated, and documented through Progress Monitoring for small group instruction based on students' goals
- Experienced proctoring PARCC and NWEA assessments
- Successful utilized Daily 5 guided reading centers with hands on curriculum
- Establishes rapport with students, parents, and co-workers
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Education Center, All Centers in Cook County
Illinois
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Educating early childhood children from six weeks of age to five years old
- Shaping children's minds every day and enhancing own knowledge as an educator
Education
Master Of Arts In School Leadership - Illinois Principal Preparation Program Endorsement
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- District Leadership Team
- New Teacher Mentor/New Teacher Mentoring Committee
- Student Teacher Mentor
- Student-Led Newspaper Advisor/Creator
- PBIS Team
- Scheduling Committee
- Building Advisory Team- Curriculum and Safety
- Summer School Teacher Grades 1,2,6,7,8
- Summer School Planning Committee
- Running Club Coordinator
- Detention Supervisor
- After-School Club Coordinator
- After-School Club Host
- NEA/IPA
- Association Vice President
- Interview Team
- Curricula Pilot Team
- Professional Development Team
Additional Information
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education- Northeastern Illinois University- Grades 1-6 Self Contained
- Master of Arts in School Leadership- Illinois Principal Preparation Program Endorsement- Concordia University- K-12
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Norridge School District #80
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
River Grove Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Summer School Principal
River Grove Elementary School
05.2023 - 07.2023
4th Grade Teacher
River Grove Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Student Teaching
Onahan Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Student Clinical
Stowe Elementary School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Student Clinical
Hearst Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Education Center, All Centers in Cook County
09.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Master Of Arts In School Leadership - Illinois Principal Preparation Program Endorsement
Concordia University Chicago