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Courtney Gallagher
Teacher
Carmel,IN
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Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience teaching grades 6-12, committed to delivering rigorous literacy instruction within a safe and supportive learning environment. Expertise in integrating diverse experiences to build a strong educational foundation while fostering critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning among students. Proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with administration, staff, parents, and students, ensuring a collaborative and engaging educational experience. Skilled in designing and implementing innovative curricula that prioritize individualized success through a student-centered approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging language arts and social studies curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to enhance student learning and participation.
- Fostered critical thinking through project-based learning and collaborative activities.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that promote cross-curricular learning.
- Utilized technology to create interactive lessons, improving student engagement and understanding.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles, including leading response to intervention small group cycles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
Brownsburg High School
Brownsburg, IN
08.2012 - Current
- Delivers standard aligned instruction in reading, writing, speaking and grammar while operating in a blended learning environment to maximize college readiness
- Prioritizes skill-based learning and design activities and formative and summative assessments that measure students’ abilities to apply skills in various formats
- Advances students’ reading comprehension and writing skills through instruction of critical thinking and analysis strategies including structured close reads and reciprocal reads
- Establishes student-ownership of learning goals where students create goals, track progress, and frequently reflect
- Leads group in a weekly Professional Learning Community focused on analyzing data and planning effective ways to implement state standards
- Devises holistic units that included integration of technology
Student Teacher
Clare Language Centre
County Clare, Ireland
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Evaluated lessons taught by students taking TEFL courses based on personal interaction, planning, materials, management and delivery, and language criteria
- Effectively stimulated beginner/intermediate level ENL students with grammar instruction and conversational skills
Student Teacher
St. Flannan's College
County Clare, Ireland
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Taught comparative literature, functional writing, and media studies
- Analyzed the similarities and differences in tension, climax, conflict/resolution, social setting, and theme between various texts in comparative literature
- Used research-based strategies to provide ENL students with functional language skills
Student Teacher
Batchelor Middle School
Bloomington, IN
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Delivered standard aligned reading, writing, and grammar instruction in a workshop format in 7th grade English and 7th grade Writers’ Workshop classes that focused on personal narrative, poetry, fractured fairy tales, and persuasive writing
Education
B.S. Education -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN01-2012
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Technology implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- English as a second language (ESL)
- Analytical skills
- Multicultural education
- Parent communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Brought about improved reading level scores through active engagement and structured pacing.
- Enhanced student learning with interactive instruction.
- Integrated educational technology into daily instruction, increasing student engagement.
Certification
- Practitioner for Secondary English Education Type 09
- License Addition for English as a Second Language
- Add on Endorsement for Middle School Social Studies
Timeline
6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
06.2021 - Current
9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
Brownsburg High School
08.2012 - Current
Student Teacher
Clare Language Centre
04.2012 - 05.2012
Student Teacher
St. Flannan's College
03.2012 - 05.2012
Student Teacher
Batchelor Middle School
01.2012 - 03.2012
B.S. Education -
Indiana University