Eleanor Galvin
BRONX,NEW YORK
Summary
Dynamic PreK-3 Teacher at St. Athanasius School, skilled in early childhood education and parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through innovative, hands-on activities, fostering social-emotional development and improving literacy skills. Committed to individualized support, utilizing assessment strategies to ensure every child's success in a nurturing learning environment. Managed team of teachers to create curriculum as well facilitating professional development sessions,
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK-3 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2018 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Adapted PreK-4 curriculum to a PreK-3 level.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
PreK-4 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
PreK-3 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
Psychology
Mercy College
Bronx, New York06-1996
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment strategies
- Progress reporting
- Child supervision
- Child development
- Fine motor skills
- Motor skill development
- Tactile teaching methods
- Gross motor skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Curriculum planning
Timeline
PreK-3 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2018 - Current
PreK-4 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2016 - 06.2018
PreK-3 Teacher
St. Athanasius School
09.2010 - 06.2016
Psychology
Mercy College
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