Colleen Gallaher
321 Monte Carlo Drive, Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Experienced educator seeking a leadership position with the vision of fostering a safe, supportive, engaging and equitable working and learning environment that will inspire student growth and success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Locust Lane Elementary School
Eau Claire , WI
2023.08 - Current
- Lead building-wide professional development on learning standards, instructional strategies and implementation of curriculum.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Created instructional plans for individual teachers, departments, or grade levels based on school-wide learning objectives.
- Facilitated building-wide initiatives including student mentoring program.
- Initiated and co-lead "Empowered Educators" group to support professional learning and development for new teachers.
- Facilitated ongoing multi-grade, multi-building shared learning opportunities for educators.
Teacher
Eau Claire Area School District
Eau Claire , WI
2008.01 - 2023.08
- Over 16 years served in first, second and third grade teaching positions and building leadership roles.
- Created Recess Collaboration Group that utilizes data and creates practical solutions for staff to implement on the playground. September, 2002-current.
- Completed Responsive Classroom training to facilitate positive classroom and building learning cultures. June, 2022.
- Equitable, Multi-Level System of Supports team, used data to implement school improvement plans and strategies to meet student growth and learning objectives. September, 2018-current.
- Equity team, establishing more equitable building practices and professional development. June, 2021-current.
- Providing Tier 1, 2 and 3 support for teachers, students and families. September, 2018-current.
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools and Milwaukee Head Start
Milwaukee, WI/Chicago, IL , WI
1998.08 - 2007.06
- For seven years, worked for Milwaukee Head Start and Chicago Public Schools in preschool and second grade teaching positions.
- Engaged students to ensure understanding of material using inclusive, differentiated and equitable instructional strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with building administrators to establish multi-grade level Professional Learning Communities and student interventions.
Education
Educational Leadership
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI2020
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL2004
Bachelor of General Studies - Human Development, Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS1998
Skills
Flexibility/Adaptability
Strong Communicator
Builds professional relationships
Collaborates
Identifies strengths in others
Solution-based problem solver
Accomplishments
- Instructional Framework Design Team member. Collaborating with Eau Claire Area School District leaders to design a systemic teaching framework which will meet the learning needs of all students. Summer, 2022.
- ECASD Holistic Committee Member. Collaborated with Eau Claire Area School District leaders on maintaining communication with district employees to achieve health and wellness goals. September 2021-May, 2022.
- Worked in a confidential ECASD Human Resource team that followed district policies and supported employees. September 2020-May, 2022.
- Collaborated with Eau Area School District leaders to establish Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum. May, 2018- May, 2021.
- Applied for and received 3,000.00 Literacy grant for Locust Lane Elementary School. Spring, 2020.
- Wrote Kindergarten-Fifth grade English/Language Arts and Math learning standards, assisted in hiring, budget, transportation and logistics of Locust Lane summer school program. Summer, 2019.
References
- Khoua Vang, Principal Locust Lane Elementary School, kvang@ecasd.us, (715) 852-3710
- Marissa Fechhelm, Locust Lane Elementary School Counselor, mfechhelm@ecasd.us, (715)852-3708
- April Krall, Special Education Coordinator, Eau Claire Area School District, akrall@ecasd.us, (715) 852-3137
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Locust Lane Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
Teacher
Eau Claire Area School District
2008.01 - 2023.08
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools and Milwaukee Head Start
1998.08 - 2007.06
Educational Leadership
Viterbo University
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of General Studies - Human Development, Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas
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