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Elizabeth Gallen

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact student recruitment. Dedicated to collaboration, flexibility, professionalism, and radical-hospitality..

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director - Transfer Admsissions

Drexel University
07.2022 - Current
  • Communicate daily with more than 40 interested applicants via phone and email, answering admissions questions
  • Review and process up to 50 transfer admission decisions weekly via Slate
  • Collaborate with team members to remain culturally responsive, empathetic, and open-minded while providing rapid and effective communication with all interested applicants
  • Annually travel and recruit at 20+ Community Colleges around the country


Elementary Teacher

Kipp West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Created a caring, inclusive, and fun academic in-person and virtual environment for students through community-building activities, meeting students where they are, and building strong and lasting relationships with students
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson and unit plans for an inclusive classroom of 26 students (STEP, F&P, FUNdations, Eureka, and custom)
  • Analyzed student data in order to best support students with daily learning
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating and teaching daily lessons with opportunities for differentiation and small-group support

Corps Member

City Year AmeriCorps
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Worked closely with teachers, administrators, and team members to create and teach lessons to students in Math, Literacy, Social Emotional Learning, and Attendance to up to 40 students daily
  • Tutored 18 sixth grade students 1:1 daily; helped students increase reading and math knowledge by 1.4 grade levels
  • Exceeded weekly reading and math intervention goals based on student test scores

Development and Marketing Assistant

Greater Berks Food Bank
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Networked with interested donors regarding donation quantity and logistics
  • Created and developed social media for all social platforms; increased following by 41%
  • Implemented and designed monthly E-Update to promote awareness and outreach
  • Founded and wrote for monthly Faces of Hope blog - an interview blog that shared stories of those who received food assistance with those who donate food

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
05.2017

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, Communication, acceptance, empathy, problem-solving, relationship-building, self-awareness, cultural awareness and competence

Certification

Instructional I teaching certification

Timeline

Assistant Director - Transfer Admsissions

Drexel University
07.2022 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Kipp West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2018 - 08.2022

Corps Member

City Year AmeriCorps
07.2017 - 07.2018

Development and Marketing Assistant

Greater Berks Food Bank
07.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Lycoming College

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