Deanne Gallo - Hounsell
Lakemont,GA
Summary
Dedicated to not just teaching the classroom, but the individual child. I believe education should be fun, dynamic and creative. The classroom should be a special place where children can grow self esteem and foster a love of learning. In addition to my love of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband John, and my sons Van (12) and Reed (9) who is a third grade student at Rabun County Elementary. I also enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
08.2025 - Current
- Served as a liaison between the school administration, staff, parents, and community organizations, facilitating collaboration on projects that benefited both students and the wider community.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote good behavior and improve classroom management.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues, sharing expertise in early childhood education methodologies and curriculum design.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
Director of Early Learning and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
01.2016 - 2024
- Responsible for managing and training Early Learning teachers and implementing curriculum. As a teacher, I taught all areas of academics, created and implemented daily lesson plans, and am well-versed in multi-sensory teaching methods.
Director of Early Learning and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for managing and training Early Learning teachers and implementing curriculum. As a teacher, I taught all areas of academics, created and implemented daily lesson plans, and am well-versed in multi-sensory teaching methods.
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Co-Owner
Meadowlark School Rabun Gap, GA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Responsible for planning and executing daily lesson plans, managing the classroom, and assessing students. Involved in daily operations, including recruiting and enrolling new students.
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Co-Owner
Meadowlark School Rabun Gap, GA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Responsible for planning and executing daily lesson plans, managing the classroom, and assessing students. Involved in daily operations, including recruiting and enrolling new students.
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Head Administrator
Great Oaks Montessori School
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Planned and executed daily lesson plans. Responsible for the daily operations of the school, including recruiting and enrolling new students, managing employment, overseeing the curriculum, and coordinating fundraising efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount Saint Joseph University
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pre K - Primary Education, ESOL Endorsement
Barry University
01.2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum
- Collaboration
- Lesson Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Feedback
LANGUAGE
English
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
08.2025 - Current
Director of Early Learning and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
01.2016 - 2024
Director of Early Learning and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
01.2016 - Current
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Co-Owner
Meadowlark School Rabun Gap, GA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Co-Owner
Meadowlark School Rabun Gap, GA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher Pre K - 5th grades/Head Administrator
Great Oaks Montessori School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Pre K - Primary Education, ESOL Endorsement
Barry University
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount Saint Joseph University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2024 NCAIS Breakout Session Presenter Differentiation Through Engaging Multisensory Activities
- 2022-2024 ABC Art Camp Creator and Director of an Orton-Gillingham Art Camp for Handwriting
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